Cinechrome for Smooth Cinematic Tones

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

Cinechrome

Cinematic tones can be many things, but for me it means a low saturation smoothness with a subtle retro tint. This recipe gives you cinematic tone with the classic chrome simulation, so it’s called Cinechrome.

As well as softness from reduced saturation and low contrast, this film recipe has a 5800 base temperature, with a subtle blue colour balance. This cools the image a little, giving an aged nostalgic feel to pictures without appearing too creamy. Grain is off for a clean, smooth look.

Cinechrome Film Recipe Settings

Film Simulation	Classic Chrome
Grain Effect	Off
Colour Chrome Effect	Strong
Colour Chrome Blue	Weak
White Balance	5800K, +1 Red, +2 Blue
Dynamic Range	DR400
Highlights	‑1
Shadows	‑0.5
Colour	‑4
Sharpness	‑2
ISO Noise Reduction	‑4
Clarity	0
EV Compensation	0

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April 25, 2022

Mistychrome to enhance Mellow Mist & Fog

Fuji X-Trans IV film recipe for misty and foggy weather

Mistychrome

Of all the possible weathers, I love mist & fog the most. Whenever it is forecast, I’ll set an alarm and try and go out snapping. I wanted a recipe to capture the soft paleness of a misty day, with low saturation and flat contrast.

In trying this out, I was very pleased with the results, achieving a pale, low contrast look with some birch trees and New Forest ponies. A bit of over exposing can help further fade out the background, and achieve an effective separation of foreground objects.

I’ve tried the recipe in some clear conditions too, and the effect is quite fun with a low saturation look. Although that’s not what I really made it for, I’ll continue to give it a try in a variety of situations.

Mistychrome Film Recipe Settings

Film Simulation	Classic Chrome
Grain Effect	Weak, Small
Colour Chrome Effect	Weak
Colour Chrome Blue	Off
White Balance	7200K, ‑2 Red, +2 Blue
Dynamic Range	DR400
Highlights	‑2
Shadows	‑1
Colour	‑4
Sharpness	0
ISO Noise Reduction	‑4
Clarity	0
EV Compensation	+1/3

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April 23, 2022

Fujicolor Superia for Classic Fujifilm Greens

Fujifilm simulation Fujicolor Superia film recipe for X-Trans IV cameras

Fujicolor Superia

Fujifilm’s Fujicolor Superia negative film was a mainstay of analogue 35mm photography for many years. Looking back at prints from that time, we find a look that includes a very typical tone to the greens, present in grass, trees and other plants. The Classic Negative film simulation captures the essence of this really well, and with a few extra tweaks, brings the spirit of Superia to life.

As with other recipes based upon real films, there are a number of other sources with tried and tested Fujicolor recipes, and as usual, Fuji X Weekly has the most comprehensive set, with Superia 100 and Scanned Superia being two that I really like.

This recipe isn’t based directly on those, but instead looks to work as an enhancement to Classic Negative, with a slight nudge toward blue green in the colour balance, and as is my preference, softer shadows and reduced saturation.

Also see, Mother Superia, a Fujicolor Superia recipe with soft tones.

Fujicolor Superia Film Recipe Settings

Film Simulation	Classic Negative
Grain Effect	Strong, Small
Colour Chrome Effect	Weak
Colour Chrome Blue	Off
White Balance	Auto, ‑1 Red, ‑3 Blue
Dynamic Range	DR100
Highlights	0
Shadows	‑1
Colour	‑2
Sharpness	‑2
ISO Noise Reduction	‑4
Clarity	‑2
EV Compensation	+1/3

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April 22, 2022

Agfachrome Cool for Agfa Style Tones

Fujifilm simulation recipe for a cool tone Agfa style for X-Trans IV cameras

Agfachrome Cool

On clear blue sky sunny days, adding warmth with a mellow recipe can sometimes alter the mood of a scene to a point where the spirit of the capture is lost. For days like this, especially with big skies or the sea in the picture, I find a cooler blue tone look gives a more effective result.

This film recipe started life inspired by the Agfa recipes at Fuji X Weekly. I wanted to capture some of the blue tint, but adapt the tones and saturation to better suit my personal style of a softer tone look.

The style is useful throughout the year, but especially effective in the frosty conditions of winter. The tone complements the natural light and emphasises the colder weather feeling.

Agfachrome Cool Film Recipe Settings

Film Simulation	Classic Chrome
Grain Effect	Strong, Small
Colour Chrome Effect	Off
Colour Chrome Blue	Off
White Balance	Auto, ‑3 Red, +1 Blue
Dynamic Range	DR400
Highlights	+1
Shadows	‑1
Colour	‑2
Sharpness	0
ISO Noise Reduction	‑4
Clarity	0
EV Compensation	+1/3

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April 22, 2022

Soft Negative film recipe with Classic Negative

Fujifilm simulation Soft Negative recipe for X-Trans IV cameras

Soft Negative

This film recipe is intended to be a versatile all rounder which can be used in a wide variety of conditions. It is based on the excellent classic negative simulation, adapted with color balance amd tone curve for softer, nostalgic tone.

These changes add softness and warmth to the classic negative look, giving a gentle mood a bit like old negative prints. I call it Soft Negative, because of this characteristic, although I did initially call it Aged Negative when I first created it.

It works especially well in the golden hour around sunrise or sunset, and renders lovely skies around this time of day. Even in twilight, the tones have a cosy, but not overpowering style. That doesn’t mean it’s not suitable at other times of course, and I find it works well on cloudy and dull days too.

For me, this is the soft and nostalgic style I was looking to achieve with my Fujifilm X-Series, and I take more shots with this and other soft tones recipes than anything else.

You might also like: Pale Negative, which has a similar look and feel, or Nostalgic Fujicolor with a retro feel from similar settings.

Soft Negative Film Recipe Settings

Film Simulation	Classic Negative
Grain Effect	Strong, Small
Colour Chrome Effect	Off
Colour Chrome Blue	Weak
White Balance	4800K, +5 Red, ‑5 Blue
Dynamic Range	DR200
Highlights	‑1
Shadows	‑1
Colour	‑3
Sharpness	‑1
ISO Noise Reduction	‑4
Clarity	0
EV Compensation	0