Gritty and grainy mono recipe based on an Ilford film simulation style
Wilford HG
This mono toned film simulation recipe was based in part upon the Ilford HP5 film recipe from Fuji X Weekly. It was tested and then manipulated a few times over as I looked for an impactful gainy look. Because it ‘was Ilford’, I named it Wilford in my mind, and now that name has stuck.
As well as Ilford underpinnings, this mono film recipe has a heavy grain (HG), punchy highlights and deep shadows. I also added a strong positve clarity, to further enhance the gritty grainy look. And, as always, there’s a hint of colour, with a mono tone shift, which you can skip if you prefer a pure black and white look.
Wilford HG Film Recipe Settings
| Film Simulation | Monochrome |
| Grain Effect | Strong, Large |
| White Balance | Auto, +4 Red, +9 Blue |
| Dynamic Range | DR400 |
| Highlights | +1 |
| Shadows | +1 |
| Sharpness | +1 |
| ISO Noise Reduction | ‑4 |
| Clarity | +4 |
| Monochrome Colour | WC +1, MG +2 |
| EV Compensation | +1/3 |
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