Nostalgic, soft tone and vintage film recipes using Fujifilm film simulations
Natural Astia for Bright, Playful Colour
Film simulation recipe for X-Trans IV Fujifilm cameras using Astia
Summer landscapes are full of green, with fields, trees and plants bursting with colour, and summer blue skies. As autumn arrives, fields become golden and reds and oranges appear. To capture this richness, I took a step away from Classic Chrome and Classic Negative, and give one of the core simulations a try.
This recipe for colourful landscapes is based upon Astia, a softer look than Provia, but one that also has a bright and playful character. I also warmed the colour balance a little to take off any blue tint to the trees and leaves, and reduced both the saturation and shadow depth. This leaves us with a happy and bright recipe that is still distinctly Astia, with cheery reds and blues, and soft look greens.
Down at the boatyard, with Natural Astia film recipe
Natural Astia Film Recipe
Simulation: Astia / Soft
Grain Effect: Off
Colour Chrome Effect: Weak
Colour Chrome Blue: Strong
White Balance: Auto
WB Shift: +4 Red, -3 Blue
Dynamic Range: DR200
Highlights: -1
Shadows: -2
Colour: -2
Sharpness: -1
ISO Noise Reduction: -4
Clarity: -2
EV compensation: +1/3
Natural Astia film recipe loves Summer blue skies
Autumn moods, captured with Natural Astia film recipeAfternoon light in Springtime woods, with Natural AstiaNatural Astia film recipe, has the most amazing bluesNatural Astia beachhut blues, on a sunny afternoon.Sea campion, with the Natural Astia film recipe
Down by the beach, using Natural Astia film recipeA bit of Old England, captured with Natural Astia film recipeRoad blocks, with the colour of Natural AstiaUrban shooting with the Natural Astia film recipeLooking along the tracks, with the Natural Astia film recipeA walk in the park, with the Natural Astia film recipe
City park, with Natural Astia film recipeDandelions, with Natural Astia film recipeField gate and trees, with Natural Astia film recipeThe fast yachts are out today. Natural Astia film recipeIt’s the latest craze on the Solent. With Natural Astia film recipe
New life is appearing all across the forest, Natural Astia film recipe
Scenes from a hillside sunrise, with Natural Astia film recipe
A recipe for all seasons, it’s time to try Natural Astia film recipe
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2 responses to “Natural Astia for Bright, Playful Colour”
2 responses to “Natural Astia for Bright, Playful Colour”
Thanks for the recipe and the excellent examples
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You’re welcome, Martin. Thank you
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