A deep tones film recipe using Classic Chrome simulation and dark shadows
Based in Morocco, Mehdi Berrada is an architect and Fujifilm photographer who shoots stylish images with his X100V. His film recipe, Yakisugi has been receiving lots of positive reaction, but had no web page with the details. So, here we have the Yakisugi film recipe, by Mehdi Berrada.
Yakisugi, if you were curious, is a traditional Japanese method of wood preservation that involves flame treating the outer layer. The resulting colour palette is dark and charred, and this character comes through in the muted tones of this film recipe.
Photo credits: Mehdi Berrada
Yakisugi Film Recipe
- Simulation: Classic Chrome
- Grain Effect: Strong, Large
- Colour Chrome Effect: Off
- Colour Chrome Blue: Off
- White Balance: 7500K
- WB Shift: 0 Red, 0 Blue
- Dynamic Range: DR200
- Highlights: 0
- Shadows: +2
- Colour: -3
- Sharpness: -1
- ISO Noise Reduction: -4
- Clarity: 0
- EV compensation: 0
Similar Looking Film Recipes
- Classic Gold – based on expired film Kodak Gold
- Deep Forest – a similar feel with a mellow tone
- Karmachroma – a lo-fi recipe for a retro look with similar tone
More choices are at the bottom of the page…
Film Recipes with a Similar Aesthetic
The Yakisugi film recipe uses strong grain, a 7500K colour shift and deep shadows. This leads to a warm and textured image with a recognisable look and feel. Here are a few other recipes, that also share some of these features.
- Classic Gold – based on expired film Kodak Gold
- Rosa Negative – characterful tones and reduced saturation
- Deep Forest – a similar feel with a mellow tone
- Retrochrome Plus – a washed out retro Classic Chrome
- Cheery Chrome – warm and soft Classic Chrome recipe
- Karmachroma – a lo-fi recipe for a retro look with similar tone
Here are a couple from other sites, sharing some of the qualities of Yakisugi.
- Creamy Color – a grainy, deep look with warm tone, from Captn Look
- Urban Dream – creamy tones street recipe, by Ivan Cheam – be aware of the content timer on the site 😦
- The Big Negative – a different tone, but grainy and film-like (YouTube)
- New American Color – street photography in a classic style, by Øyvind Nordhagen
Film Recipes for Fujifilm Cameras 
12 responses to “Yakisugi Film Recipe, by Mehdi Berrada”
I just took a few photos outside, deep shadows, lovely blues and touch of brownish tint – definitely good for streets. Thanks a lot for sharing this recipe. Will put a gallery link in near future.
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That was quick! I’ve got it onto the camera, but haven’t taken anything yet
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Ooh, love the ambiance. Thanks for sharing this!
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My pleasure. It’s a wonderful recipe.
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Fantastic recipe! Unfortunately I own an X-T30 (Mk.I) which does not have the fine settings of Kelvin WB. I can choose either 7100 or 7700. Can I somehow use WB-shift to achieve the necessary WB of 7500?
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In one of the film sim Facebook groups a couple of people were discussing this. I think the difference is small and one chose 77, another 71. I’m not sure if they also needed to tweak the WB as well, but maybe try a few RAW & JPEGs and do a few adjustments after?
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Excellent recipe, I’m truly enjoying it!
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I hope I can host one of your recipes one day?
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Sure thing! Will let you know once I’m ready.
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No pressure. Just that the door is open.
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Hi. I suppose this recepy is not available for my XT200 camera
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I think you have Classic Chrome? If so, you can match the settings you have in your camera as close as possible and see how it looks. It might be a bit different, but still a nice style.
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