Arthouse Cinema, the Sophisticated One

Fujifilm X-Trans IV film simulation recipe using Eterna for mellow soft tones

The Eterna Cinema film simulation is one of my favourites, with a mellow softness that oozes cinematic character. I love the slightly green brown tint to it as well, and for this recipe, I embrace these mellow tones and make a feature of the softness.

I named this film recipe Arthouse Cinema as a reflection of the creative tones and wonderful B-roll seen in independent films. It’s got a look that’s very easy to imagine in such situations and has quickly become a regular choice in my photography. I hope you’ll enjoy it as much as I do.

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Film Recipe for Arthouse Cinema

• Simulation: Eterna/Cinema
• Grain Effect: Weak, Large
• Colour Chrome Effect: Weak
• Colour Chrome Blue: Strong (IV) / Weak (V)
• White Balance: Daylight
• WB Shift: +2 Red, -7 Blue
• Dynamic Range: DR100
• Highlights: -1
• Shadows: -1
• Colour: -4
• Sharpness: +1
• ISO Noise Reduction: -4
• Clarity: 0
• EV compensation: 0

Similar Recipes

• Eterna Nostalgia – Soft Eterna look, with cream brown balance
• Cinematone – a cooler moody cinematic look
• Eternal Sunshine – Eterna recipe for sunny days
• Eterna 8K – Classic Eterna looks for golden hour

Arthouse Cinema at Wimbledon

I tested out the soft green tones of Arthouse Cinema on a visit to Wimbledon and was really pleased how the recipe suited the subject and conditions.