An internegative is a colour negative created from an original colour transparency (slide) in order to produce colour enlargements using standard C41 processing chemicals. This intermediate negative allows photographers and labs to make multiple prints from a single transparency without risking the original slide.
Understanding internegatives is essential for photographers working with colour slides who want to create high-quality prints or reproductions. By using internegatives, photographers can preserve their original transparencies while producing consistent, accurate enlargements for exhibitions, portfolios, or client work.