Category: Classic Negative Recipes

Try at Night

December 23, 2023

Glacier Blue, Icy Azure Blue Tones

Bold blue tone film recipe using Classic Negative and strong color chrome effects

Glacier Blue

Here’s a creative recipe with a look to maximise the blue tones in your images. It’s a film recipe that works well in winter, but just as well for big blue skies and ocean blues in summer too. I group it with my other extreme film recipe styles, because of the bold effect it generates.

To generate the bold blue look, this recipe uses Classic Negative as the base simulation, and enhaces that further with strong color chrome effects and deep shadows. Saturation is actually minimised in this recipe, but the result is still that of a deep bold glacier blue.

Glacier Blue Film Recipe Settings

Film Simulation	Classic Negative
Grain Effect	Off
Col. Chr. Effect	Strong
Col. Chr. Blue	Weak
White Balance	Daylight, ‑4 Red, +1 Blue
Dynamic Range	DR200
Highlights	‑1
Shadows	2
Colour	‑4
Sharpness	0
ISO N.R.	‑4
Clarity	0
EV Comp.	+2/3

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November 25, 2023

Organic Analog, for Rich Natural Images

Classic negative film recipe deisgned for natural scenes and a soft mood

Organic Analog

Here’s a Classic Negative film simulation recipe that is designed for shooting natural scenes with film like realistic colour. Images are full of life, but also have a soft edge to them. This comes from the combination of Classic Negative, with negative clarity.

Clarity slows down the saving of photos on our Fujifilm cameras, so it’s of course an optional setting. You can either remove it for a crisper result, or add a mist/bloom filter to your camera. Personally, I am in no rush, so I allow the wonderful clarity effect render and save in about a second per image.

Organic Analog for X-Trans IV and compatible cameras is a good choice for compelling images throughout all seasons. But, at the time of writing, Autumn is upon us, and I think this recipe will be an excellent option as the leaves show off their seasonal colour.

Organic Analog Film Recipe Settings

Film Simulation	Classic Negative
Grain Effect	Weak, Large
Col. Chr. Effect	Weak
Col. Chr. Blue	Off
White Balance	4000K, +6 Red, ‑6 Blue
Dynamic Range	DR200
Highlights	1
Shadows	‑1
Colour	4
Sharpness	‑1
ISO N.R.	‑4
Clarity	‑4
EV Comp.	0

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October 7, 2023

Apple Strudel, a Delicious Autumn Recipe

Film simlulation recipe using classic negative for cream, green and orange tones.

Apple Strudel

In my work on film simulation recipes, I sometimes find that food names seem to fit the looks that I create. An example is Soft Cinnamon, which has a cinnamon colour tone. I’m drawn again to a food reference for this new film recipe, because again there’s a colour pallete tone that reminds me of food.

I’m sure you are familiar with Apple Strudel, with its apple and cinnamon filling, and peachy golden pastry crust. There’s a mix of soft green and orange tones in this fabulous treat, which are both evident in the images taken with this film recipe.

Because of its fondness for orange tones, it’s a great choice around the fall for autumn colours, or in general when there’s a golden tone, such as around sunset in the golden hour. At other times, images are warmed, and neutral stake on a creamy look, like a splach of vanilla sauce, just like you get served with a strudel.

Apple Strudel Film Recipe Settings

Film Simulation	Classic Negative
Grain Effect	Weak, Large
Col. Chr. Effect	Weak
Col. Chr. Blue	Off
White Balance	Fluorescent 1, +1 Red, ‑4 Blue
Dynamic Range	DR200
Highlights	‑1
Shadows	‑1
Colour	‑2
Sharpness	‑2
ISO N.R.	‑4
Clarity	‑2
EV Comp.	0

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September 29, 2023

Superia Loco, Fujifilm Low Contrast Recipe

Soft tones Fujicolor Superia look made with Classic Negative on X-Trans IV

Superia Loco

My very first film recipe creation was a Classic Negative film simulation recipe called Soft Negative, which has remained a favourite of mine ever since. It has a softness and warmth that suits my photography style, and the retro elements of the Classic Negative simulation.

In all the film recipes that I’ve produced since, I’ve not quite eclipsed this early one as a favourite. There have been some close seconds, like Kojak Gold, my 200th recipe, and Childhood Vacation with a washed out look that’s great fun to use.

However, I think at last, I might have a new favourite film recipe. It’s made with Classic Negative again and packed full of the character and style that I love. May I present to you, Superia Loco, a low contrast Fujiilm Superia look. It’s my new no. 1 and I really hope that you enjoy it too.

Superia Loco Film Recipe Settings

Film Simulation	Classic Negative
Grain Effect	Weak, Small
Col. Chr. Effect	Weak
Col. Chr. Blue	Off
White Balance	4800K, +3 Red, ‑3 Blue
Dynamic Range	DR200
Highlights	‑2
Shadows	‑2
Colour	‑2
Sharpness	‑2
ISO N.R.	‑4
Clarity	0
EV Comp.	+1/3

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August 16, 2023

Fujicolor C200, 35mm Color Film Recipe

Fujifilm simulation recipe for Fujicolor C200 film using Classic Negative as a base

Fujicolor C200

Fujifilm film recipes that mimic real world film looks are a useful resource for owners of X-Series cameras. They give a way to shoot with all the convenience of the latest electronics and optics, but with an analog output reminiscent of 35mm manual photography.

On this site, I have film recipes inspired by Kodak film looks and Fujifilm Fujicolor styles. These use the built in simulations and other adjustments to capture some of the spirit of these giants of photography heritage.

In this recipe, I’ve looked to create a recipe that mimics the versatile film negative style of Fujicolor C200 film. The heavy lifting is provided by Classic Negative, which has a strongly evocative film print look, especially reminiscent of Fujicolor prints. I’ve softened and warmed this base to reduce some of its more divisive characteristics. In this recipe grass is less blue and more shadow detail is retained. It all makes for a highly usable recipe that’s good for use in many different conditions, but retains a nostalgic film negative feel.

Fujicolor C200 Film Recipe Settings

Film Simulation	Classic Negative
Grain Effect	Weak, Small
Col. Chr. Effect	Weak
Col. Chr. Blue	Off
White Balance	Auto, +1 Red, ‑2 Blue
Dynamic Range	DR200
Highlights	‑1
Shadows	‑2
Colour	1
Sharpness	‑2
ISO N.R.	‑4
Clarity	0
EV Comp.	0

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July 5, 2023

Loki, by Mehdi Berrada

Classic Negative film simulation recipe for extreme blacks with X100V

Loki

Whilst I tend to try and find nostalgic puns for recipe names, the talented Mehdi Berrada seeks out intresting single word names with all sorts of meanings. The name Loki, seems fitting, with its roots in Norse mythology, suggesting power and mystery. I see the name here and there in other settings, often linked with darkness and power, so I feel that it suits the tone of the images well.

In this recipe, we have an extra deep look with extra dark blacks and a inky, almost glossy aesthetic. As with other recipes by Mehdi, there is an underexposure recommendation, which is an important part of achieving the intended style. Embrace the dark side, as some people like to say 😊

The image samples use this technique to show a striking contrast between light and shadow, and to produce a stongly styled look that draws your eye to different features in the images, such as patterns of light, and the textures of highlight areas, and of course the deep black shadows.

Images: Mehdi Berrada, X100V

Loki Film Recipe Settings

Film Simulation	Classic Negative
Grain Effect	Off
Col. Chr. Effect	Off
Col. Chr. Blue	Off
White Balance	Auto, +3 Red, ‑5 Blue
Dynamic Range	DR100
Highlights	4
Shadows	4
Colour	0
Sharpness	3
ISO N.R.	‑4
Clarity	3
EV Comp.	-2/3

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May 29, 2023

Childhood Vacation, Memories as Faded Prints

Classic Negative film simulation recipe with a burned out desaturated look

Childhood Vacation

It’s obvious to anyone reading this site that I love nostalgic looks and especially filmic looks that resemble aged prints, found many years after they were developed. These styles can evoke more feeling than clean modern looks, and are a fun way to shoot, especially for social media galleries.

For this nostalgic film recipe, I wanted to explore the style of childhood holiday snaps, taken perhaps on a sunny beach, but where the details have bleached away and the prints are fading and losing their colour.

This fading is acheived through overexposure and a mix of other settings, and is based on the Classic Negative simulation, for a print like look. One note is that I works best with sunny weather and bright light.

Whilst it’s a specialist style, it’s so much fun to use that it’s quickly become one of my favourite creations. It really is like shooting old prints in the style of those you rediscover after being hidden and forgotten. I’m really happy with the result, capturing a mood like old vacation prints, and especially the burned out bleachy look. I hope you’ll have some fun with it too.

Childhood Vacation Film Recipe Settings

Film Simulation	Classic Negative
Grain Effect	Strong, Large
Col. Chr. Effect	Weak
Col. Chr. Blue	Off
White Balance	Shade, +3 Red, 0 Blue
Dynamic Range	DR100
Highlights	2
Shadows	‑1
Colour	‑4
Sharpness	‑2
ISO N.R.	‑4
Clarity	‑3
EV Comp.	+1

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May 19, 2023

Kojak Gold, Who Loves Ya, Baby?

Nostalgic classic negative film simulation recipe, like Kodak Gold prints

Kojak Gold

Kojak Gold. It’s a cool name, right? It’s an even cooler look!

It’s true that I get a silly amount of personal satisfaction from some of the film recipe names that I dream up. Hot on the heels of some of my other favourites, like Mother Superia, Karmachroma, Waldorf Astia and Flatpack is this new name for a retro Kodak film look. What could be more 70s than Kojak?

Living up to it’s name, this recipe looks to produce a nostalgic look based on Kodak Gold film, with a feel like 35mm prints from this popular film stock. It’s based on Classic Negative (which means newer cameras only, sorry), and uses a warm gold-like colour shift and a generally soft set-up, including negative clarity and reduced sharpness.

The results are warm and film-like, with a soft feel and nostalgic print style look. The nostalgic elements come through in sunshine, but the recipe is a good choice for a film like look in all conditions. I took it on holiday with me and it became an instant favourite. I’m sure that you will love it too.

Did you know? This is film recipe 200 on this website. Who knew there would be so many film recipe styles that our cameras could produce?

Kojak Gold Film Recipe Settings

Film Simulation	Classic Negative
Grain Effect	Weak, Small
Col. Chr. Effect	Off
Col. Chr. Blue	Off
White Balance	Auto, +3 Red, ‑6 Blue
Dynamic Range	DR400
Highlights	‑0.5
Shadows	‑1.5
Colour	1
Sharpness	‑1
ISO N.R.	‑4
Clarity	‑2
EV Comp.	0

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May 15, 2023

Olympus Trip 35, Retro Rangefinder Recipe

Classic Negative film recipe inspired by prints from an Olympus Trip 35 camera

Olympus Trip 35

Inspiration for my film recipes comes from all sorts of places, but I particularly enjoy looking at photos taken with 35mm film cameras and seeing the results. One of our regular film recipe challenge contibutors, David Forsdike, recently shared a set of images he took on an old Olympus Trip 35 camera.

I’ve always liked this little camera, with is compact form and simple classic form factor in a rangefinder stlye.

In many ways it’s ideal, with easy controls that just let you take photos without the pressure of too many settings and functions.

David took his Olympus Trip out for a photo session, capturing, developing and sharing the images he took. Here’s a few to give you the idea …

These lovely images were taken in and around Narbonne in France, and David used Fujifilm 200 film in bright and sunny Springtime conditions.

In order to build a film recipe, I started to try and match certain characteristics of the images. Within the gallery there was quite a bit of variation, so I first decided to work from the ones (like those above), with a red shift and magenta cast to the blues.

With a Fujifillm film stock, I picked Classic Negative as the film simulation, and then explored colour balance and shift settings to get the main feel of the colour tone. The other main element was heavy grain, which I also added with a strong, large setting. With these main elements and tweaks to try and bring a little of the softness and nostalgia to the images too, I settled on the below film recipe.

It’s not a perfect match, but within the range of settings we have on our cameras, I feel it has captured the spirit of these nostalgic images and the analog feel of shooting in the 60s and 70s with rangefinders on basic 35mm film.

Olympus Trip 35 Film Recipe Settings

Film Simulation	Classic Negative
Grain Effect	Strong, Large
Col. Chr. Effect	Weak
Col. Chr. Blue	Weak
White Balance	Daylight, +6 Red, +2 Blue
Dynamic Range	DR200
Highlights	‑2
Shadows	1
Colour	2
Sharpness	‑4
ISO N.R.	‑4
Clarity	2
EV Comp.	+1/3

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