Starfield, Ultra Soft Cinematic Recipe

Eterna simulation film recipe for a warm muted look inspired by the Starfield game

Starfield

From time to time, I like to make a film recipe based on a current trend. I share these in the Film Recipes Facebook Group and, most often, they’re a bit of fun for a short period of time, and then I move on.

The release of the Starfield video game caught my attention, and as it was being explored, players began to share images, such as this one of a space ship using the in game photo mode.

I loved the look, and thought that the Eterna film simulation could probably produce a soft tones and muted colors style that was similar. I did this, with the details below, and shared it in the group. The respose from members was so encouraging, that I decided to explore it further and take images with it over the coming days. So, now it’s moved up to a ‘full’ recipe on this site, for everyone to enjoy.

The style is very soft, so it suits certain conditions better than others. I enjoy using it in bright but soft light, such as around golden hour, or when it’s hazy or misty. The style is so gentle, that it might also transfer to emotional portraits too, especially if shot in sunlight or softer outdoor lighting.

Starfield Film Recipe Settings

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

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September 16, 2023

Rescued Colorplus, from a found Kodak film

Classic Chrome film recipe based on Kodak Colorplus 200 film

Rescued Colorplus

I like to follow some 35mm photography groups on social media, gaining inspiration from the images and styles of the various film stocks. In one post, I read about someone who discovered a roll of Kodak Colorplus 200 in a bargain bin of a store, and even though it was past expiry, bought it and tried it out.

I enjoyed the story and the images (which of course, I have since lost the link to), but I did use them as inspiration for this film recipe. The exposed images were bright and colourful, with a nostalgic Kodak style … just right to model with Classic Chrome.

So, here we have Rescued Colorplus, for a bright, film like look, based on an out-of-date roll of Kodak film. The settings are simple, so that even though it was developed on X-Trans IV, you could adapt it to other cameras with ease.

Rescued Colorplus Film Recipe Settings

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

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September 1, 2023

Sherbert Sunrise, Candy Hues in Golden Hour

Candy pink and purple tones with Classic Chrome for sunrise and sunset

Sherbert Sunrise

I’ve been experimenting in X RAW Studio a fair bit recently, as it’s a great way to try out new setting combinations and develop film recipes. I like to try colour balance settings away from my usual comfort zone, and see how these look on different RAW files.

It was some of this experimenting that led me to this recipe. It’s base is Classic Chrome, which is boosted with +3 colour and shifted into a slightly pink-purple tone with a +4, +4 adjustment.

I found that this candy toned hint was especially well suited to sunrise and sunset images, with an etheral fantasy like quality. When experimenting with some saved RAW files, I also loved the look on frosty winter scenes too. I’ve provided a good range of image samples below, so you can see if you like it, and of course the settings to give it a try for yourself.

Sherbert Sunrise Film Recipe Settings

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

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August 28, 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

Hazy Dayz, Sunny Day Mood Magnifier

Warm and hazy film simulation recipe with Eterna and negative clarity

Hazy Dayz

I originally developed this recipe in the early Summer, when warm weather made the air feel heavy with humidity and a hazy look seems to magnify the mood. I’m not entirely sure why I never published the recipe back then, but I have since rediscovered it and given it a new test in other condistions.

The recipe takes the mellow tones of Eterna film simulation with a strongly nostalgic colourshift. To this I have added further softness with a misty fuzz from -4 clarity. This acts like a mist filter, so if you wish, you can use one of those instead, but this recipe is intended to be seen with the softness of negative clarity.

This recipe certainly is a mood magnifier, and is especially useful when the sun is low and ther weather warm. For dreamy Summer afternoons it is perfect, and it is especially effective in the golden hour. I also suggest one or two stops of over-exposure which will bring some highlight burn into the overall look.

Hazy Dayz Film Recipe Settings

Film Simulation	Eterna/Cinema
Grain Effect	Strong, Large
Col. Chr. Effect	Strong
Col. Chr. Blue	Weak
White Balance	Daylight, +7 Red, ‑7 Blue
Dynamic Range	DR400
Highlights	‑1
Shadows	2
Colour	3
Sharpness	‑2
ISO N.R.	‑4
Clarity	‑4
EV Comp.	+1/3

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August 11, 2023

Augustine, Relaxed Summer Film Recipe

Eteran film simulation recipe for capturing summer scenes with character

Augustine

In the strong light of summer, a relaxed film recipe that can tame the harsh light is a useful partner. In these conditions, I like to capture the warm and leisurely mood of the summer months, but I also want to be able to shoot throughout the day, rather than necessarily have to wait until the golden hour.

This film recipe, designed for August and the summer, uses that most tolerant of film simulations, Eterna Cinema. This does the hard work of taming the contrast, and to this base, I’ve added a characterful warmth, from a 1, -6 shift from the auto colour balance. To magnify this, colour is uplifted to the maximum, which for Eterna, is still soft and not distracting.

So here it the result, a welcoming and characterful summer film recipe, that makes an excellent travel companion and top choice for lazy warm afternoons and evenings.

Augustine Film Recipe Settings

Film Simulation	Eterna/Cinema
Grain Effect	Weak, Small
Col. Chr. Effect	Weak
Col. Chr. Blue	Off
White Balance	Auto, +1 Red, ‑6 Blue
Dynamic Range	DR200
Highlights	‑2
Shadows	2
Colour	4
Sharpness	‑2
ISO N.R.	‑4
Clarity	‑4
EV Comp.	0

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August 4, 2023

Inky Depths, Luxurious, Deep and Cool

Eterna Bleach Bypass film recipe with deep inky shadows and a striking muted look

Inky Depths

It’s no secret that I love the Eterna Bleach Bypass film simulation and have great fun making recipes with it. I have, by happy accident, built up just about the largest selection of Bleach Bypass film recipes online.

This is my latest creation, which pulls together ideas from two other recipes, Wildwood Deep and Squid Ink, but is a look that’s all it’s own. It’s particularly exciting in the golden hour and bright conditions, making a wonderfully luxurious look with deep dark tones and highlight details.

One point to note in this recipe is the underexposure recommendation. To achieve the style, you do need to either expose for highlights, or underexpose at around -2/3 on standard metering. Embrace the dark side, and enjoy the Inky Depths.

Inky Depths Film Recipe Settings

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

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August 3, 2023

Holiday Romance, Warm Vacation Film Recipe

Creamy and nostalgic Eterna film recipe for warm vacation memories

Holiday Romance

In the film recipe community, there are a number of stand out creators that develop and share recipes in their own style. One such creator is Captn Look, who favours extreme settings, warm colour tones, and on occasion, the use of an FLD filter. I find his work inspiring, but for my personal photography, I often prefer to tone down the settings, keeping the spirit of his recipes, in a softer version.

For this summer vacation themed film recipe, I was inspired by Street Romance, a retro toned street photography recipe. I love the look on his site, but it just wasn’t quite working for me. So using his recipe as a base, I adjusted and softened the extremes, but kept the Eterna simulation and the colour balance choice.

So, from Street Romance we now have Holiday Romance, a warm themed Eterna film recipe, with lots of suntan tone and nostalgic feel. It’s just right for adding lots of atmosphere to vacation photos, or for a creamy golden style in the first and last hours of light in the day.

Holiday Romance Film Recipe Settings

Film Simulation	Eterna/Cinema
Grain Effect	Weak, Small
Col. Chr. Effect	Weak
Col. Chr. Blue	Off
White Balance	7060K, +3 Red, +1 Blue
Dynamic Range	DR100
Highlights	2
Shadows	2
Colour	2
Sharpness	‑2
ISO N.R.	‑4
Clarity	‑2
EV Comp.	+1/3

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July 31, 2023

CineStill 400D, Cinematic Soft Tones

Film simulation recipe for CineStill 400d on X100V, X-T4, X-E4 and X-S10 cameras

CineStill 400D

Always on trend (!) I’ve been enjoying Threads as a way to follow and engage with photographers. I follow a good spread of digital and film photographers, including several that shoot landscapes and urban nostalgia.

Today, I saw a simple set of images of a decaying family car by @douglasrhall parked on the lawn of what looks to me like an urban neighbourhood home typical of American industrial cities.

These shots were taken on CineStill 400D film, which has a wonderfully earthy and nostalgic tone. These two adjectives are also linked with Eterna Cinema simulation on our cameras, so that’s what I’ve used for this attempt to mimic the look.

In Doug’s images, the weather is cloudy, so I matched up the tones on some grey day and hazy sunlight samples. There’s a strongly cinematic mood in the resulting images. The look becomes different (and wonderful) in sunlight, and has a creamy softness in the golden hour. All in all, a success, and I had fun developing this recipe for CineStill 400D. I hope you’ll enjoy it too.

CineStill 400D Film Recipe Settings

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

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July 18, 2023

Ebb and Flow, Creamy Bleach Bypass

A cream tones Eterna Bleach Bypass film recipe for Fujifilm cameras

Ebb and Flow

In my experiments with film recipes, I keep returning to the enigmatic character of Eterna Bleach Bypass. It has a more striking base look than many of the other film simulations, and I have found it the most flexible in creating different recipes.

This recipe pulls the base sim apart, stretching and shifting it away from the standard look. It may even be so far from the usual appearance as to be almost unrecognisable as a bleach bypass at all.

The result is a soft toned, warm recipe with a cream tones look, which is wonderful in most types of sunlight. The golden hour works especially well, but most other bright or daytime conditions are well captured too. It’s closest cousin is my Soft Cinnamon recipe, but Ebb and Flow is a special look all its own.

Ebb and Flow Film Recipe Settings

Film Simulation	Eterna Bleach Bypass
Grain Effect	Off
Col. Chr. Effect	Off
Col. Chr. Blue	Off
White Balance	6000K, +3 Red, +4 Blue
Dynamic Range	DR400
Highlights	‑1.5
Shadows	‑1.5
Colour	3
Sharpness	‑3
ISO N.R.	‑4
Clarity	0
EV Comp.	+1/3

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July 13, 2023