Classic Chrome film recipe for a green toned expired film look
Expired 400 Film
Shooting on film has become something of a specialist hobby now, with film prices higher than ever and processing labs few and far between. However, the cool kids on the Gram, Vero and Threads are still showing how it’s done, and processing their own film at home. For an added retro twist, some are using old rolls of expired film, bringing new tones to the table.
Some of the elements seen in expired film can be captured with our Fujifilm cameras, and I now have a small selection to choose from. My Aged Kodak Portra is a personal favourite, along with Expired Geographic and of course, the pink toned Expired Film 66.
For this new variation, I wanted a look that brought the expired green tint along with a flattened tone curve as a nod to the fade effect seen in many expired film images. The result is both striking but welcoming, and is certainly full of expired character. It’s not perhaps an everyday choice, but I really enjoy shooting with it in sunny conditions, and I’m sure you will do too.
Expired 400 Film Film Recipe Settings
| Film Simulation | Classic Chrome |
| Grain Effect | Weak, Small |
| Col. Chr. Effect | Weak |
| Col. Chr. Blue | Weak |
| White Balance | Auto, +2 Red, ‑9 Blue |
| Dynamic Range | DR400 |
| Highlights | ‑1 |
| Shadows | ‑2 |
| Colour | ‑4 |
| Sharpness | ‑2 |
| ISO N.R. | ‑4 |
| Clarity | ‑4 |
| EV Comp. | +1/3 |
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