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November 9, 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

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So, here we have Rescued Colorplus, for a bright, film like look, based on an out-of-date roll of Kodak film.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

Provia Natura, a Versatile Natural Look

A go anywhere, do everything film recipe using Provia film simulation

Provia Natura

Fujifilm X-series cameras are well known for their film simulations which bring film like looks with nostalgic tone to your photography. Sometimes forgotten is the wonderful image quality associated with the default simulation, Provia.

Provia was designed to be as useful as possible across the widest range of situations, and as such, it produces wonderfully natural images which aren’t styled in a nostalgic fashion, but are still identifiably Fujifilm in appearance.

In this recipe, there are subtle changes from the base simulation in terms of tone and saturation, and a subtle but unique colour pallete from the use of a fluorescent compensating white balance. This, along with the color chrome effects produce a new feel, but whilst retaining a natural color balance and the flexibility and all round usefulness of Provia.

Provia Natura Film Recipe Settings

Film Simulation	Provia/Standard
Grain Effect	Weak, Large
Col. Chr. Effect	Weak
Col. Chr. Blue	Strong
White Balance	Fluorescent 1, ‑5 Red, 0 Blue
Dynamic Range	DR200
Highlights	‑1
Shadows	‑1
Colour	‑2
Sharpness	0
ISO N.R.	‑4
Clarity	0
EV Comp.	0

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July 10, 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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June 18, 2023

One-Nine-Nine, All Seasons Pro Neg

A go anywhere film simulation recipe using Pro Neg Hi for X-trans IV and V

One-Nine-Nine

We’re approaching another milestone in the life of the Film Recipes website, with the next recipe to be launched being, almost unbelievably, recipe number 200. For the moment though, we have ‘the one before’, which I have named one-nine-nine.

This recipe is an easy to use Pro Neg Hi setting that loves being used outdoors and throughout the year. It’s versatile, with a gently mellow look that is comforting in tone without being too heavily nostalgic.

Personally, I am a big fan of the base Pro Neg film simulations, and although they were designed with skin tones in mind, I’ve always enjoyed their look in natural environments. They are versatile, and whilst they are classically Fujifillm in their look, they’re less stylised than the chrome and negative simulations in their appearance.

This all adds up to a highly usable film recipe which is characterful without being overpowering, and is suited to general use through all seasons and weathers.

One-Nine-Nine Film Recipe Settings

Film Simulation	PRO Neg. Hi
Grain Effect	Off
Col. Chr. Effect	Weak
Col. Chr. Blue	Off
White Balance	2990K, +9 Red, ‑9 Blue
Dynamic Range	DR200
Highlights	‑1
Shadows	0
Colour	‑1
Sharpness	0
ISO N.R.	‑4
Clarity	0
EV Comp.	0

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May 13, 2023

Hiking Buddy, for Full Colour Photo Walks

Astia film simulation recipe with bold colours and punchy contrast

Hiking Buddy

A lot of my film recipes are based around a muted tones look, or nostalgic colour shifts. Hiking Buddy film recipe is something altogether different. It’s full of bold colour and punchy contrast.

The base for the recipe is Astia, a film simulation with playful colour, especially the reds and blues. That’s true of this recipe too, where any blues or reds will jump out of your photos. That’s not to say that other colours are muted, because in this recipe, all colours are full of life.

I’ve tested this recipe on a number of photo walks in the forest and by the sea. It seems very happy in bright conditions, but also cloudy and overcast ones. I tried it early and late in the day as well, and thanks to the Astia simulation, it brought blue hour to life with a boost to the natural blue colour.

Hiking Buddy Film Recipe Settings

Film Simulation	Astia/Soft
Grain Effect	Weak, Small
Col. Chr. Effect	Strong
Col. Chr. Blue	Weak
White Balance	5500K, ‑2 Red, 0 Blue
Dynamic Range	DR400
Highlights	‑0.5
Shadows	‑1.5
Colour	1
Sharpness	0
ISO N.R.	‑4
Clarity	2
EV Comp.	+1/3

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April 27, 2023

Natural Ambience, a Pure Tones Film Recipe

Natural color film simulation recipe with pure tones from the Astia setting

Natural Ambience

I set myself a little project to develop a small set of film simulation recipes which present a pure look using the standard film simulations in our cameras. For a Kodak look, I have Kodacolor Ambience. For a Fujifilm look, there is Fujicolor Ambience, and for a natural color style, here is Natural Ambience.

The base for this recipe is the Astia film simulation, which has a film like look and works well with skin tones and earthy or creamy tones. The settings of the recipe make minor adjustments, alowing the pure Astia look show through.

These images are actually more saturated than my usual taste, and I’d often opt for somethiing more muted or nostalgic. But on bright days, and for natural scenes, this recipe is a great way to capture memories in a natural style.

Natural Ambience Film Recipe Settings

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

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April 7, 2023

Cineplus, a Punchy Classic Chrome Style

Cinematic classic chrome film recipe with rich color and contrast

Cineplus

Sometimes, when developing film recipes, the inspiration comes in the form of a single image. This was one of those occasions, when this fifties style image was posted in the Facebook group as an interesting look.

I kept returning to it, trying to find a recipe that came close to this interesting retro style.

The look sits somewhere between Classic Chrome and Classic Negative, and having explored both, I settled on Classic Chrome as the base simulation. To this, I added rich colour and tested various colour balances, until I settled on the below combination.

I didn’t have any 50’s interiors to work with, so I tried it with a by usual range of natural and landscape scenes. Whether it matches the source image, I don’t know, but I love how it has come out.

Cineplus Film Recipe Settings

Film Simulation	Classic Chrome
Grain Effect	Off
Col. Chr. Effect	Strong
Col. Chr. Blue	Weak
White Balance	5800K, +1 Red, +2 Blue
Dynamic Range	DR400
Highlights	‑1
Shadows	1
Colour	4
Sharpness	‑2
ISO N.R.	‑4
Clarity	0
EV Comp.	+2/3

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