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March 23, 2025

Barbour Green, Deep Mood Film Recipe

Dark green film recipe with lots of mood for gloomy and bad weather days

Barbour Green

Over recent months, a lot of my focus has been directed towards completing and publishing my Film Recipes app. Apart from all the new things I have learned about apps, data and phones during this process, I’ve also had great fun adding many new recipes into the app. As I do this development, the mood of the current season is often reflected in the film recipes, and in the middle of a UK winter, gloomy conditions and bad weather have sent me in search of new looks to make the most of the weather.

One of the recipes I created is this one, which I call Barbour Green after the deep green tone that reminds me of country outdoor clothing, and as a recipe for getting out despite the weather, it seems appropriate. It’s become a personal favourite, but does come with two important notes; make sure to underexpose, and do try it in gloomy conditions, either dull weather or twilight. That’s where this recipe really comes to life.

Barbour Green Film Recipe Settings

Film Simulation	Eterna Bleach Bypass
Grain Effect	Weak, Small
Col. Chr. Effect	Weak
Col. Chr. Blue	Weak
White Balance	5500K, ‑4 Red, ‑7 Blue
Dynamic Range	DR400
Highlights	‑1
Shadows	4
Colour	4
Sharpness	‑2
ISO N.R.	‑4
Clarity	‑4
EV Comp.	-2/3

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February 1, 2025

Soft Power, an Astia Recipe for Everyday

Film simulation recipe for rich smooth colours using the Astia Soft setting

Soft Power

In my process for creating film recipes for our cameras, I will often be testing lots of new combinations to see how they work in different conditions. Alongside this, I will usually also have one recipe loaded that I know will deliver the goods in the widest range of situations. This helps give a contrasting view when compared with my experiments, but also means I get at least one shot that I know I can keep, if the experiments don’t work out.

Soft Power is one of those safe film recipes that delivers a fantastic look and feel, with rich and beautiful colours, and tone control that delivers the goods in all sorts of lighting conditions.

The recipe is based on the Astia Soft film simulation, and gives a boost to the already beautiful colours that come from this simulation. In my typical style, I lift the shadows a few notches, as I prefer to see detail here, but you could keep this closer to zero, or use -1 if your camera doesn’t support the -1.5 option.

This receipe also gains some impact from a single click of underexposure at -1/3. This adjustment pairs nicely with a +1 setting for highlights. If you expose without the compensation, keep an eye on highlights to ensure they don’t burn too much. A DR400 setting helps here, but it’s a point to note.

Soft Power Film Recipe Settings

Film Simulation	Astia/Soft
Grain Effect	Off
Col. Chr. Effect	Strong
Col. Chr. Blue	Weak
White Balance	Fluorescent 3, +3 Red, ‑8 Blue
Dynamic Range	DR400
Highlights	1
Shadows	‑1.5
Colour	3
Sharpness	0
ISO N.R.	‑4
Clarity	0
EV Comp.	-1/3

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May 25, 2024

Woodland Negative, Outdoor Classic Negative

A Classic Negative film simulation recipe for photo walks in woodlands, forests and the great outdoors

Woodland Negative

I’ve been distracted these past couple of weeks by the arrival of my X-S20 camera. Whilst many in the Fujifilm world have been enjoying their new X100VI cameras, I’ve been having just as much fun, with this upgrade from my trusty X-S10.

The reason for explaining this, is that whilst I’ve been testing Nostalgic Negative a lot, I’ve also been revisiting the Classic Negative simulation. In comparing the two, I’ve been finding a new appreciation for the wonderful green tones and characterful colour when using Classic Negative in a natural and woodland setting. Reds also look great, and the richer colour is especially strong in gloomy or wet conditions.

In the standard Classic Negative, there is a blue tone to green areas of your photos, which is strongly reminiscent of prints from Fujicolor film, but for this look, a strong -5 blue setting steers this back towards a more natural and contemporary look. As you’ll see below, this new look is great in nature and the green spaces of a forest or woodland. If you like in a part of the world where greens are in season, then I think you’ll enjoy trying out Woodland Negative film recipe.

Woodland Negative Film Recipe Settings

Film Simulation	Classic Negative
Grain Effect	Weak, Small
Col. Chr. Effect	Weak
Col. Chr. Blue	Off
White Balance	Auto, +1 Red, ‑5 Blue
Dynamic Range	DR200
Highlights	0.5
Shadows	‑0.5
Colour	2
Sharpness	‑1
ISO N.R.	‑4
Clarity	0
EV Comp.	0

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March 14, 2024

123-123, Year End Story Mode

Winter themed Classic Negative film simulation recipe with pale, nostalgic colors

123-123

Here’s a special film recipe look for the year end. It uses Classic Negative with a heavy adjustment for winter friendly tones and a washed out, nostalgic look.

It’s named after the date, 12.31.23 representing the last day of 2023 in US date format. The 123-123 sequence also appears in the settings of this recipe, lifting shadows and fading the colour for a look that suits the subjects you might come upon during winter photo walks.

Ideal conditions for this recipe include all the types of weather you find in winter; frost, snow, rain, mist, low sun and drizzly gloom. With 123-123 film recipe, there’s no need to stay indoors. Wrap up warm, go out with your camera and capture your own year end story.

123-123 Film Recipe Settings

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

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December 27, 2023

All Fours, Deep Tones for All Weathers

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

All Fours

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!

All Fours Film Recipe Settings

Film Simulation	Classic Negative
Grain Effect	Strong, Large
Col. Chr. Effect	Weak
Col. Chr. Blue	Off
White Balance	4000K, +4 Red, ‑4 Blue
Dynamic Range	DR200
Highlights	4
Shadows	4
Colour	‑4
Sharpness	1
ISO N.R.	‑4
Clarity	0
EV Comp.	-1/3

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December 23, 2023

Quicklime, Limestone Classic Chrome

Classic Chrome film simulation recipe with grey green colour balance

Quicklime

As a fan of film recipes, I enjoy looking at photos shared by others and seeing how they use recipes in different situations.

On this occasion, Roberto Foroni posted an atmospheric image through a cafe window in a film recipe Facebook group.

I loved the look of this one in particular, but of course, the glass was part of the effect. So, I set to work trying to make a recipe that could create that look and feel in general outdoor conditions.

Neutrals have a slightly grey green cast, which leads to the Quicklime name. It’s a tone I see in indoor photography quite often, but I found I really enjoyed it for my photo walks in woods and forests too.

Quicklime Film Recipe Settings

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

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November 17, 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

Coastal Calm, Soft Tones on the Shore

Fujifilm camera film simulation recipe with Pro Neg Std for X-Trans IV

Coastal Calm

Here’s a lovely and controlled recipe that uses Pro Neg Std as its base simulation, and produces an easy going tone that’s great for all sorts of shots, but especially relaxing walks by the water.

The trimmed highlights in this recipe keep even the brightest scenes in check, and give a slightly muted, lower contrast look that has a cinematic feel. For additional versatility, the colour balance is a classic setting, retaining natural colour in your images.

I tested this throughout a year of walks along the shoreline, and found it wonderful at both ends of the day, and out of season when colours were naturally muted. But to show the versatility, I also gave it an outing in the full Mediterranean sunshine of Mallorca, where it worked really well, taming the strong contrast and deeper blues of the ocean there.

Coastal Calm Film Recipe Settings

Film Simulation	PRO Neg. Std
Grain Effect	Strong, Small
Col. Chr. Effect	Weak
Col. Chr. Blue	Off
White Balance	Auto, +2 Red, ‑4 Blue
Dynamic Range	DR200
Highlights	‑1.5
Shadows	1.5
Colour	‑3
Sharpness	0
ISO N.R.	‑4
Clarity	0
EV Comp.	+1/3

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