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Cineplus, a Punchy Classic Chrome Style
Cinematic classic chrome film recipe with rich color and contrast
Sometimes, when developing film recipes, the inspiration comes in the form of a single image. This was one of those occasions, when this fifties style image was posted in the Facebook group as an interesting look.
I kept returning to it, trying to find a recipe that came close to this interesting retro style.
The look sits somewhere between Classic Chrome and Classic Negative, and having explored both, I settled on Classic Chrome as the base simulation. To this, I added rich colour and tested various colour balances, until I settled on the below combination.
I didn’t have any 50’s interiors to work with, so I tried it with a by usual range of natural and landscape scenes. Whether it matches the source image, I don’t know, but I love how it has come out.
Beach huts in the sunshine, captured with the Cineplus film recipe
Cineplus Film Recipe
Simulation: Classic Chrome
Grain Effect: Off
Colour Chrome Effect: Strong
Colour Chrome Blue: Strong (IV) / Weak (V)
White Balance: 5800K
WB Shift: +1 Red, +2 Blue
Dynamic Range: DR400
Highlights: -1.0
Shadows: +1.0
Color: +4
Sharpness: -2
ISO Noise Reduction: -4
Clarity: 0
EV compensation: +1/3 or +2/3
Nostalgic chrome style, with bright colours, Cineplus film recipe
Classic chrome with a plus, that’s the Cineplus film recipeA dewy laden spider web, captured with Cineplus film recipeThe natural tones of Cineplus film recipe
Morning in the woodland, with the Cineplus film recipeDown by the water on the little jetty, Cineplus film recipeThe ferry is pink as well, Cineplus film recipe
Cineplus film recipe has punchy colour with boosted saturation
Spring greens, captured using Cineplus film recipeAn autumnal view, with the Cineplus film recipeThe sweet chestnut is one of my favourite trees. Cineplus film recipeMoody reflections, captured with the Cineplus film recipe
A colourful view of leaves and plants, Cineplus film recipeLate summer sunshine and a golden fern, Cineplus film recipeCineplus film recipe works well in bright conditions… and is happy after sunset too. Tennis court with Cineplus film recipeMessing about with my lens ball. Cineplus film recipe
Scenes from a golden autumn dawn, using Cineplus film recipeLeading lines, leading you to try the Cineplus film recipeMaking use of a windy day, Cineplus film recipe
2 responses to “Cineplus, a Punchy Classic Chrome Style”
Boo!
I rather like the (faint) pinkish hue that gives the photos a soft pastel style in certain lighting conditions. I took more (B&W only) photos this time with my 10 year old X100S more than the X-T5 + XF 35/1.4. The sky blue is most striking when the sun is bright and strong. Recently returned from a week in the Lithuanian capital, where these photos were taken.
2 responses to “Cineplus, a Punchy Classic Chrome Style”
Boo!
I rather like the (faint) pinkish hue that gives the photos a soft pastel style in certain lighting conditions. I took more (B&W only) photos this time with my 10 year old X100S more than the X-T5 + XF 35/1.4. The sky blue is most striking when the sun is bright and strong. Recently returned from a week in the Lithuanian capital, where these photos were taken.
Pick ones you like best from this selection:
01. I like square fonts: https://i.imgur.com/5w3EteF.jpg
02. Enjoying summer: https://i.imgur.com/l1Y0qvK.jpg
03. Pastel cafe terrace: https://i.imgur.com/q6O2oiT.jpg
04. Row of benches: https://i.imgur.com/KQoYYxq.jpg
05. There are many churches in the capital: https://i.imgur.com/x1KD5Qb.jpg
06. Tea garden: https://i.imgur.com/68n34OP.jpg
07. Pastel street: https://i.imgur.com/K7unwLx.jpg
08. A abandoned Soviet-era structured (Palace of Sports): https://i.imgur.com/gGnU0Ma.jpg
09. Sunny pastel: https://i.imgur.com/XyrXE1r.jpg
10. My B&W camera: https://i.imgur.com/iHCkjyF.jpg
11. Views from a hill: https://i.imgur.com/TYyFhyu.jpg
12. Number 7, an abandoned house: https://i.imgur.com/LeOXCYe.jpg
13. Swing under the bridge: https://i.imgur.com/3cndXWI.jpg
14. National soup, cold beetroot soup: https://i.imgur.com/qFz4ugb.jpg
15. 600 year old bell tower, most recognised icon of Lithuania: https://i.imgur.com/Mcxfico.jpg
16. New development long the river: https://i.imgur.com/MJh1RMQ.jpg
17. Reminds me of Santorini: https://i.imgur.com/HF3tyZR.jpg
18. One of the last Soviet-era buildings/flats/structures, modernisation is happening at a great speed: https://i.imgur.com/OjJbuR5.jpg
Some Xtrans 4 recipes don’t work well on the new sensor but I like how the X-T5 + XF 35/1.4 render this recipe. A new favourite.
Cheers
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Great to hear from you and thanks for sharing some photos. I’ll enjoy looking through them 😊
Thanks too for the feedback about X-T5. I’ve not tried one yet, but that’s good to know
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