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All Fours, Deep Tones for All Weathers

Dramatic film simulation recipe for Fujifilm X Series cameras using Classic Negative

From time to time, I like to push things towards the extremes and experiment with film recipes using maximum and minimum values on the various recipe adjustments. This is the case for this strong look film recipe, based on Classic Negative, and a range of modifiers set to 4.

The result is a look that packs a lot of drama into each images, with deep shadow areas, lots of contrast and a moody deep feel. I’ve tried in a variety of weather conditions, from bright sunshine to miserable rain and stormy skies. This one loves them all!

I think you’ll get your best images when there are at least some areas of light and dark in frame, and you slightly under expose. There is a -1/3 recommendation here, but the general rule is not to try and fight the recipe and go for the deep tones mood.

As always, here are a ton of sample images from my preferred subjects in nature, but the real fun of this recipe is to get out there and try it, in sun or rain, day or night, indoors and out. Have fun!

Strong contrast and deep shadow are features of the All Fours film recipe

All Fours Film Recipe

  • Simulation: Classic Negative
  • Grain Effect: Strong, Large
  • Colour Chrome Effect: Weak
  • Colour Chrome Blue: Off (IV) / Off (V)
  • White Balance: 4000K
  • WB Shift: +4 Red, -4 Blue
  • Dynamic Range: DR200
  • Highlights: +4.0
  • Shadows: +4.0
  • Color: -4
  • Sharpness: +1
  • ISO Noise Reduction: -4
  • Clarity: 0 (or +4 for extra crispness, -4 for dreaminess)
  • EV compensation: -1/3
In the Autumn woodlands, with the All Fours film recipe
Go for contrast, when shooting with the All Fours film recipe
Shooting ferns into the light, with the All Fours film recipe
Add drama to stormy skies, with the moody tones of All Fours film recipe
The river is high from the recent rain, All Fours film recipe
Rainy days can still be photography days with All Fours film recipe
Lichen covers the bare branches, All Fours film recipe
Woodland details, captured with the All Fours film recipe
Sunset has a new power look, with the All Fours film recipe
Swanwick Marina is a favourite sunset spot of mine, All Fours film recipe
Add drama to nature shots, with the All Fours film recipe
Frosty morning explorations with the All Fours film recipe
Power contrast in bright light, with All Fours film recipe
Wet leaves in heavy rain, using All Fours film recipe
Ready for all weathers, like bright summer mornings, All Fours film recipe
The peak of this Autumn’s fall colours, with All Fours film recipe
All Fours film recipe has a look that breaks the rules
What new discoveries will you make, with All Fours film recipe?
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