Pale Negative for Lighter Classic Negative

Soft tones film recipe for Fujifilm X100V, X-E4, X-S10, X-T4, X-T30ii

Fujifilm’s Classic Negative film simulation has a distinct character, bringing the feel of negative film prints, especially Fujicolor ones. People talk about the greens, the reds, and the remarkable similarity to negative print style. When you see a classic negative shot, you can recognise it right away.

The Pale Negative film recipe looks to work with these remarkable tones, but with a softer look, especially in terms of a reduced saturation and a soft tone curve. It dials everything down a touch, keeping the classic negative character, just slightly less so. If you want to shoot classic neg, but have been put off by it’s strong character, try this.

Also take a look at: Soft Negative, which is similar in style.

Film Recipe for Pale Negative

• Simulation: Classic Negative
• Grain Effect: Weak, Small
• Colour Chrome Effect: Off
• Colour Chrome Blue: Weak (IV) / Off (V)
• White Balance: Auto
• WB Shift: +2 Red, -5 Blue
• Dynamic Range: DR100
• Highlights: -2
• Shadows: 0
• Colour: -4
• Sharpness: +1
• ISO Noise Reduction: -4
• Clarity: -2
• EV compensation: +2/3

Skin Tones with Pale Negative Recipe

I’ve been asked to include some portraits to allow people to see how skin tones are rendered with this recipe. Time for a selfie…

More Pale Classic Negative Recipes

You might also like, Lifestyle Negative film recipe, which is a simlar look with stronger contrast and bolder mood.

Another great option is Luís Costa’s Classic Neg Fade recipe.

For pale looks, regardless of simulation, try the Muted Tone Recipes page.