Dark-room loading refers to the process of loading photographic film into a camera in a dark room to prevent exposure. Synonyms for this term include film loading, film insertion, and film loading in the darkness. Other terms used in the photography industry to describe this process include film change, film swap, and film replacement. Regardless of the term used, the process of dark-room loading is essential for ensuring the quality of the final image. By preventing exposure to light, the film is protected from damage and able to capture the necessary details of the scene being photographed.