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Natural Standard, for Walks in Nature

Pro Neg Standard film simulation recipe for Fujifilm X-Trans IV

Natural Standard

Here’s a wonderful film recipe that captures the green of nature in a serene way. It’s a great choice for walks in natural surroundings, like woodlands, forests and nature parks.

Natural Standard has a soft tone look, with mid saturation and softened shadows. This helps to tame the extremes in a scene and give a mellow and calm look. This helps it work well in all conditions, making it a great general use outdoor recipe.

The settings for this recipe are simple with minor adjustments and a gently warmed colour balance. The use of the Pro Negative simulation and these settings allow the nature in your shots to be the focus of the image, rather than the retro effects of the film simulation.

Natural Standard Film Recipe Settings

Film Simulation	PRO Neg. Std
Grain Effect	Off
Colour Chrome Effect	Off
Colour Chrome Blue	Off
White Balance	Auto, +3 Red, ‑3 Blue
Dynamic Range	DR100
Highlights	+1
Shadows	+1
Colour	‑2
Sharpness	+1
ISO Noise Reduction	‑4
Clarity	0
EV Compensation	0

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July 9, 2022

Centre Court, with Astia for Summer Greens

Fujifilm recipe for X-Trans IV cameras using the Astia Soft simulation

Centre Court

Inspired by a trip to Wimbledon to watch the tennis championships, I wanted to try some new recipes that would capture the manicured grass and pretty floral displays. I chose Astia for this recipe, looking to accurately capture colour and tone, but with a Fujifilm feel.

Centre Court Film Recipe Settings

Film Simulation	Astia/Soft
Grain Effect	Weak, Small
Colour Chrome Effect	Weak
Colour Chrome Blue	Weak
White Balance	Auto, 0 Red, ‑3 Blue
Dynamic Range	DR400
Highlights	+0.5
Shadows	‑1.5
Colour	‑1
Sharpness	0
ISO Noise Reduction	‑4
Clarity	0
EV Compensation	0

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July 7, 2022

Kodak Portra Daily, for Portra 160 Anytime

Classic Chrome film simulation recipe with Kodak Portra style tones

Kodak Portra Daily

I originally devised this Kodak Portra style film recipe to give a classic Portra 160 35mm look to photos taken on a trip to Wimbledon. I realised soon after that I loved shooting with it, and the recipe needed a new name to reflect its versatility. So, Kodak Portra SW19 has become Kodak Portra Daily.

Depending on which samples you look at, Kodak Portra film images have a lighter balance and either a subtle green tone, a pale pink tone or creamy tone to the highlights and neutrals. My original Kodak Portra film recipe covers the creamy look, Kodak Portra 66 covers the pinks, and this recipe covers off the greens.

It’s got quite a bit in common with other Portra recipes (there are more linked at the bottom), but for this recipe I chose an auto white balance to make it more useful in a wide range of conditions.

So here is my, ‘use anytime Kodak Portra’ for use at tennis tournaments, and everywhere else!

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Kodak Portra Daily Film Recipe Settings

Film Simulation	Classic Chrome
Grain Effect	Weak, Small
Colour Chrome Effect	Weak
Colour Chrome Blue	Off
White Balance	Auto, +1 Red, ‑5 Blue
Dynamic Range	DR200
Highlights	+0.5
Shadows	‑1.5
Colour	+1
Sharpness	+1
ISO Noise Reduction	‑4
Clarity	0
EV Compensation	+1/3

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July 7, 2022

Expired Film 66 for Experimental Style

Fujifilm X-Trans 4 film simulation for an Expired Film look with Bleach Bypass

Expired Film 66

Let’s shoot images on that film you found in a bargain store. It expired years ago, and the colours will be washed out and tinted. It’s a crazy effect, but a fun aesthetic for sunny days and a faded retro mood.

I’ve always found the unexpected results from expired film quite appealing. Tones tend to fade and images have a colour cast, either green, pink or purple. Sometimes there are light leaks and other blemishes, which all add to the character.

Although it will be something of a novelty, I wanted to make an expired film recipe to see just how crazy a straight-out-of-camera image can be. So here we have it, based on Eterna Bleach Bypass for washed out colours with a pink purple expired film tint.

Expired Film 66 Film Recipe Settings

Film Simulation	Eterna Bleach Bypass
Grain Effect	Weak, Large
Colour Chrome Effect	Weak
Colour Chrome Blue	Weak
White Balance	Shade, +6 Red, +6 Blue
Dynamic Range	DR200
Highlights	‑2
Shadows	‑2
Colour	‑2
Sharpness	‑1
ISO Noise Reduction	‑4
Clarity	0
EV Compensation	+1

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July 5, 2022

Astia Geographic, for Landscape & Nature
Fujifilm film recipe based upon Astia film simulation for natural colour

It seems that the original Fujifilm film simulations, including Provia, Velvia and Astia, are somewhat overlooked when film recipes are made. I wanted to try them out and see what looks were possible, and which situations would see them work well.

Here’s Astia Geographic, a bright and cheery recipe with natural colours and a white balance for use in bright daytime conditions. It’s one that I’ve used outdoors for landscape photos, and on the coast for some seascapes too.

A coastal view, with Astia Geographic film recipe

Astia Geographic Film Recipe
- Simulation: Astia / Soft
- Grain Effect: Off
- Colour Chrome Effect: Weak
- Colour Chrome Blue: Strong (IV) / Weak (V)
- White Balance: Daylight
- WB Shift: +2 Red, -2 Blue
- Dynamic Range: DR100
- Highlights: +1.5 (use 1 on older cameras)
- Shadows: -1.5 (use 1 on older cameras)
- Colour: -2
- Sharpness: 0
- ISO Noise Reduction: -4
- Clarity: +2
- EV compensation: 0
Seaside view, taken with Astia Geographic film recipe

Nature reserve boardwalk, with Astia Geographic film recipe

Narrow footpath, taken with Astia Geographic film recipe

Taking in the view, taken with Astia Geographic film recipe

Evening view along the promenade, Astia Geographic film recipe

Sunset over the water, with Astia Geographic film recipe

Golden hour close-up, taken with Astia Geographic film recipe

Ukraine colours, captured with Astia Geographic film recipe

Looking out to sea, with Astia Geographic film recipe

Railway station platforms, with Astia Geographic film recipe

A shady country lane, with Astia Geographic

Astia Geographic along the riverbank

More Astia Recipes

There are a number of really excellent film recipes out there for Astia photographers. Here’s a selection for you to check out.
- Centre Court – a Wimbledon inspired recipe with natural colour
- Astia Mellow – a retro film-style film recipe with a nostalgic tone
- New American Color – Street photography recipe by Øyvind Nordhagen
- Definitive Astia – by X Photographer, Alex Coghe
- Astia for Day & Night – Three Astia recipes for different light conditions, again by Øyvind Nordhagen
- Kodak Ektar 100 – Bright and colourful, from Piotr Skrzypek
- Eggleston’s Reds – an X-Trans I recipe from Piotr Skrzypek again
- 1979 – Summer 70’s style, from Craig Bergonzoni
- CineStill 50D – Faded, cinematic tone from Ritchie at FujiXWeekly
July 4, 2022

Classic Gold, like Aged & Faded Kodak Gold

Film simulation for old Kodak Gold 35mm for Fujifilm X-Trans IV cameras

Classic Gold

I like to follow groups and tags for 35mm film and analog photography. Seeing how people use old film stock is inspiring and gives me motivation to try and achieve similar looks with Fujifilm film simulation recipes.

As well as lots of Portra film, I often see Kodak Gold and especially people shooting with old rolls they find unopened for several years. Images with these were the inspiration for this recipe, using Classic Negative and a strong aged retro feel, like you see with expired or out of date film rolls.

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Classic Gold Film Recipe Settings

Film Simulation	Classic Negative
Grain Effect	Weak, Small
Colour Chrome Effect	Weak
Colour Chrome Blue	Off
White Balance	Auto, +6 Red, ‑6 Blue
Dynamic Range	DR400
Highlights	‑1.5
Shadows	+0.5
Colour	‑4
Sharpness	‑1
ISO Noise Reduction	‑4
Clarity	0
EV Compensation	+1/3

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July 1, 2022

Retro Standard, a Nostalgic Aged Pro Neg

Film simulation recipe for X-Trans 4 Fujifilm cameras with a mellow retro feel

Retro Standard

Here’s a cosy and warm recipe that gives a softened retro feel using Pro Neg Standard as the base film simulation. It works well in a wide range of light conditions, but gives the best effect in soft or hazy light and around the golden hour.

The sims for Classic Chrome & Classic Negative get a lot of attention from recipe makers, but I’m coming to love Pro Neg Standard more and more. And, because it’s present on older cameras, people with X-Trans 2 and 3 may be able to capture the essence of this recipe by skipping the settings they don’t have.

Retro Standard Film Recipe Settings

Film Simulation	PRO Neg. Std
Grain Effect	Strong, Small
Colour Chrome Effect	Strong
Colour Chrome Blue	Weak
White Balance	Auto, +5 Red, ‑7 Blue
Dynamic Range	DR200
Highlights	‑1
Shadows	+1
Colour	‑2
Sharpness	‑2
ISO Noise Reduction	‑4
Clarity	‑2
EV Compensation	+1/3

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June 29, 2022

Westworld, Go West in Kodachrome Style

A Classic Chrome film simulation recipe for use with Fujifilm X-Trans IV cameras

Westworld

Bring yourself back online. Here’s a really useful film recipe for your trip to The Park. It has a bit of everything that’s great about Classic Chrome, with retro Kodak aesthetics, a subtly altered colour balance, and slightly muted highlights and saturation. It reminds me of the classic Kodachrome 64 look.

I’m a bit of a Westworld geek, and to mark the return of the mind bending HBO series for its 4th set of episodes, I’ve named this recipe Westworld. But, whether you enjoy watching the journey of Dolores and Bernard or not, this is a wonderful choice for all sorts of photos with a classic Kodak vibe.

Westworld Film Recipe Settings

Film Simulation	Classic Chrome
Grain Effect	Off
Colour Chrome Effect	Weak
Colour Chrome Blue	Weak
White Balance	Auto, +2 Red, ‑4 Blue
Dynamic Range	DR200
Highlights	‑1
Shadows	0
Colour	‑1
Sharpness	+1
ISO Noise Reduction	‑4
Clarity	0
EV Compensation	0

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June 26, 2022

Arthouse Cinema, the Sophisticated One
Fujifilm X-Trans IV film simulation recipe using Eterna for mellow soft tones

The Eterna Cinema film simulation is one of my favourites, with a mellow softness that oozes cinematic character. I love the slightly green brown tint to it as well, and for this recipe, I embrace these mellow tones and make a feature of the softness.

I named this film recipe Arthouse Cinema as a reflection of the creative tones and wonderful B-roll seen in independent films. It’s got a look that’s very easy to imagine in such situations and has quickly become a regular choice in my photography. I hope you’ll enjoy it as much as I do.

Eterna tones to die for, with Arthouse Cinema film recipe

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Film Recipe for Arthouse Cinema
- Simulation: Eterna/Cinema
- Grain Effect: Weak, Large
- Colour Chrome Effect: Weak
- Colour Chrome Blue: Strong (IV) / Weak (V)
- White Balance: Daylight
- WB Shift: +2 Red, -7 Blue
- Dynamic Range: DR100
- Highlights: -1
- Shadows: -1
- Colour: -4
- Sharpness: +1
- ISO Noise Reduction: -4
- Clarity: 0
- EV compensation: 0
Arthouse Cinema film recipe and the boats of Beer

Coastal view in Devon, with the Arthouse Cinema film recipe

Boatyard sunset, with the Arthouse Cinema film recipe

Sunset with the 10-24mm lens, Arthouse Cinema film recipe

Rainy day hike, captured with Arthouse Cinema film recipe

Wild mustard (possibly), with the Arthouse Cinema film recipe

Foxgloves, captured with Arthouse Cinema film recipe

Sunny woodland moods, with the Arthouse Cinema film recipe

Single fern frond

Forest ferns

Bright sunshine and irises, with Arthouse Cinema film recipe

Parked up on the shore, with Arthouse Cinema film recipe

Dramatic sky, tamed with Arthouse Cinema film recipe

In the weeds at 10mm, with Arthouse Cinema film recipe

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Arthouse Cinema at Wimbledon

I tested out the soft green tones of Arthouse Cinema on a visit to Wimbledon and was really pleased how the recipe suited the subject and conditions.

Centre Court being prepared for the day

The view from the very back row

Purple blooms are found throughout the grounds

Eterna tones at Wimbledon, with Arthouse Cinema film recipe
June 24, 2022

Blanko Bleach for Skies, Trees & Seas

Fujifilm film simulation for X-Trans 4 cameras using Eterna Bleach Bypass

Blanko Bleach

I’ve been experimenting with Eterna Bleach Bypass, trying to achieve a look that I had in mind. I’ve finally got to a point I am happy with, and I’ve called the recipe Blanko Bleach. It’s wonderfully versatile, but especially in sunny conditions and for a wide range of seascapes and landscapes.

I’ve talked before of my nostalgic fondness for the Hipstamatic app and how certain settings gave satisfying results.

One favourite was the Blanko BL4 ‘film’ that gave a low saturation drama especially to skies. I often paired it with the Ray Mk II ‘lens’, as in this example scene.

For the Fujifilm film recipe, I found it possible to achieve a similar aesthetic using the Eterna Bleach Bypass film simulation, and with this recipe a very usable setting that is great in all sorts of environments. The output is pale yet dramatic, with blue tones especially impactful. Honestly, I didn’t expect it to be so generally useful, but I’m very happy that it is.

Blanko Bleach Film Recipe Settings

Film Simulation	Eterna Bleach Bypass
Grain Effect	Strong, Large
Colour Chrome Effect	Off
Colour Chrome Blue	Off
White Balance	Auto, +4 Red, ‑6 Blue
Dynamic Range	DR400
Highlights	+1.5
Shadows	‑0.5
Colour	+2
Sharpness	+2
ISO Noise Reduction	‑4
Clarity	0
EV Compensation	0