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November 13, 2025

Underwood, Deep Forest Mood Film Recipe

Underwood

Underwood, Deep Forest Mood Film Recipe

Creative deep tones film recipe for exploring the details found in nature

Here’s a fresh new look at the Reala Ace film simulation, found on the newer Fujifilm X Series cameras. I have it on my X-S20 via a software update, but models like the X100VI, X-M5, X-E5 and X-T50 will have it available too.

In this recipe, I’ve explored a deeper look that keep the low contrast character of Reala Ace, but uses underexposure to dramatically change the look of the resulting photos. Blacks become a dominant feature, but with the impressive tone control of our cameras, we actually see a lot of mood and detail in the deep tones.

The colour balance here is fairly neutral, working well with forest and woodland finds, and a reduced saturation adds to the character of the resulting photos. In dull weather, the result can almost look moonlit, and I’ve come to prefer using this recipe when the weather is damp or grey.

It’s a fun recipe to experiement with, presenting your familiar favourites in a very different way. I love it for woodland walks, but I am excited to see what you make of it too. Have fun!

Underwood Film Recipe Settings

Film Simulation	Reala Ace
Grain Effect	Strong, Small
Col. Chr. Effect	Strong
Col. Chr. Blue	Weak
White Balance	Fluorescent 2, ‑4 Red, ‑2 Blue
Dynamic Range	DR200
Highlights	‑2
Shadows	4
Colour	‑4
Sharpness	‑4
ISO N.R.	‑4
Clarity	‑4
EV Comp.	-1

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November 5, 2025

Gneiss Shot, Granite Tones Bleach Bypass

Gneiss Shot

Gneiss Shot, Granite Tones Bleach Bypass

Eterna Bleach Bypass film simulation recipe that enhances blues, creams and browns

In preparation for the changing seasons been working on some more film recipe looks for winter, and in these experiements, I’ve been playing with Eterna Blach Bypass again. I love this simulation for its low saturation character matched with bold, but controlled contrast. It’s fun to create with, and has a way of displaying a wider spectrum of styles than the other simulations.

For this recipe, I started with a desire to find something that would bring earthy, rocky and natural scenes to life in a new way. The aim was something impactful, without being too artifical, and certainly a style that looked great for nature photography, and yes, granite rocks too.

Apart from a quirky base colour balance, the result is neither especially warm or cool, but manages to accent both brown and blue tones. This makes blue skies impactful and is especially good with white clouds in the sky as well.

The tones do lend themselves to winter scenes as well, surpessing greens and alowing frost details to stand out. It works best with good lighting, like sunlight or bright hazy mist, but it’s great fun all round, and I’m sure you’ll enjoy trying it as much as I do.

Gneiss Shot Film Recipe Settings

Film Simulation	Eterna Bleach Bypass
Grain Effect	Weak, Large
Col. Chr. Effect	Weak
Col. Chr. Blue	Off
White Balance	Fluorescent 2, +2 Red, ‑7 Blue
Dynamic Range	DR400
Highlights	1
Shadows	‑1
Colour	‑2
Sharpness	‑2
ISO N.R.	‑4
Clarity	0
EV Comp.	-1/3

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Beach

November 5, 2025

Rosa Golden, Inspiring Golden Hour Recipe

Rosa Golden

Rosa Golden, Inspiring Golden Hour Recipe

Classic negative film simulation recipe for sunsets and the golden hour

I do love to see the film recipes of other creators. As much as finding new looks, I enjoy seeing different creative processes. One such creator is Kebs Cayabyab, (YouTube channel), who has a focus on street photography, and created the Dela Rosa recipe that inspired my Rosa Negative recipe. His channel has gone quiet, but the inspiration from his recipe remains. I’ve taken the vibe and switched it up with a big boost to the style with a new colour temperature.

Rosa Negative is a recipe for the golden hour, with a striking tangerine palette that makes a family of images hang together. The result is a specialised golden hour recipe with an inspiring tone that varies from gold, through orange to red. I hope you’ll enjoy it, and will give it a try the next time you’re photographing at sunset.

This recipe works on any camera with the Classic Negative film simulation. All you need now is to wait for sunset!

Rosa Golden Film Recipe Settings

Film Simulation	Classic Negative
Grain Effect	Strong, Small
Col. Chr. Effect	Off
Col. Chr. Blue	Weak
White Balance	7500K, +4 Red, ‑5 Blue
Dynamic Range	DR200
Highlights	‑2
Shadows	‑1
Colour	‑2
Sharpness	0
ISO N.R.	‑4
Clarity	‑1
EV Comp.	+2/3

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November 5, 2025

Absolute Portra – My Best Kodak Portra Film Recipe

Absolute Portra film recipe sample photo

Absolute Portra

Absolute Portra – My Best Kodak Portra Film Recipe

Get the Kodak Portra 400 look on your Fujifilm X100VI with this Kodak Film Simulation Recipe

The appeal of Kodak Portra 400 film is widespread and there are a variety of film recipes out there that mimic the style and general feel of this Kodak 35mm film look. I have made a number, with my personal favourite being this Kodak Portra 400 film recipe based on the Eterna film simulation.

When revieing sample images and scans of Kodak Portra, there is a fairly broad range of appearance, with some having soft shadow, some deeper and some being more saturated than others. So, whilst my Eterna recipe is based on some personal favourite photographers that I follow, there is a slightly different feel to what people perhaps expact from a Kodak Portra 400 recipe.

So, with that in mind, I have created this new look, which I call Absolute Portra. It uses the Classic Chrome film simualtion as the base, and a widely favoured +2R -5B colour balance shift. It is complimented by a small nudge towards brighter midtones with a +1/3 over exposure, set on your exposure compensation dial. The results are lovely, with a creamy tone and bright warm image that captures the essence of Kodak Portra in everyday shooting.

Absolute Portra Film Recipe Settings

Film Simulation	Classic Chrome
Grain Effect	Weak, Small
Col. Chr. Effect	Weak
Col. Chr. Blue	Weak
White Balance	Daylight, +2 Red, ‑5 Blue
Dynamic Range	DR400
Highlights	‑1
Shadows	‑1
Colour	0
Sharpness	‑2
ISO N.R.	‑4
Clarity	‑2
EV Comp.	+1/3

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August 19, 2025

Amber T200, Faded Colour 35mm Film

Amber T200

Amber T200, Faded Colour 35mm Film

Pale colours film simulation recipe inspired by Amber T200 film

It’s time to create a film recipe that mimics a real world film, and one that has a characterful look that I’ve not seen presented in many other films before.

The film in question is RETO Amber T200, which is a Tungsten colour balanced 35mm film, which creates faded prints in daylight, tinted with a pale blue, slightly purple tone.

I found this look very interesting, and wondered if it would be possible to recreate it, or at least something like it, using our Fujifilm cameras.

My resulting recipe shares quite a lot of the qualities in sample images, especially when over exposed by two stops at +2/3. The base simulation is Pro Neg. Standard, which I found more like the samples than my first attempts with Classic Chrome.

The images that you capture will often be pale with faded colour, so this recipe is something that might not suit all situations. I enjoy using it in watery sunlight and bright but cloudy conditions. But there’s no reason to limit yourself that that, and to have some fun experiementing with this distinctive and unique look. An example might be to try it under artificial light at night. Like the film it mimics, this recipe has a white balance which is designed for this even if most images are taken in daylight.

Amber T200 Film Recipe Settings

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

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July 31, 2025

123 Chrome – Classic Kodachrome Look

123 Chrome

123 Chrome – Classic Kodachrome Look

A versatile film simulation recipe for landscape, travel and general photography

Back again with a massive banger of a film recipe that delivers beautiful looks in fine weather for a huge range of subjects. This Classic Chrome simulation recipe presents a classic Kodak mood with definite Kodachrome vibes that come through in the colours and slightly nostalgic edge to photos taken with it. It’s fully compatible with all new and recent cameras too, so whether you have an X100VI, X-E5, X-M5, X-T50 or older camera back to the X100V, then this recipe will work really well for you.

I did my field testing on a trip to the coast, and you can see how the blues of the sky and sea have rendered. I gave the Color Chrome Blue a push to achieve this, and I love how it adds impact without looking false. This is set to weak on new cameras, and strong on older models, but you can try strong on new cameras too if you really love a deep blue.

Your other option with this recipe is to introduce grain at Weak, Small. I’ve kept things super smooth in the published settings, but for a more film like result, you can add this on if you prefer. Otherwise, enjoy the Kodachrome vibes of this sunny day workhorse, and if you like your results, do let me know.

123 Chrome Film Recipe Settings

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

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July 22, 2025

Spring Greens, For Natural Green Tones

Spring Greens

Spring Greens, For Natural Green Tones

Astia Film Simulation Recipe that captured Spring and Summer Greens

All of a sudden, the bare bitterness of Winter has disappeared and green leaves are everywhere again. These bold and bright greens can be tricky to capture, and some film recipes make them look washed out or brown. That’s when a springtime film recipe with a focus on green tones is needed, and this one might be just the right one for your next photo session. It’s lovely in trees and woodlands, and anywhere with natural greens.

Astia is a vibrant film simulation with exciting colour and tone. With some simple adjustments, these base qualities can be steered towards a look that loves green leaves and spring and summer colours. It retains a natural feel, and adds just the right amount of warmth and contrast control. Some of this control comes from the Color Chrome Effect, but this recipe is also easy to adapt to older Fujifilm cameras that don’t have this option.

Spring Greens Film Recipe Settings

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

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May 19, 2025

Oxygen, Fresh Air Spring Film Recipe

Oxygen

Oxygen, Fresh Air Spring Film Recipe

A bright and cheerful Reala ace film simulationrecipe, ideal for X100VI in the Spring season

For those of us living in the Northern hemisphere, Spring is bursting out all over and teh greens of nature are filling the landscape. In my Film Recipes App, I notice that the film recipes being set as favourites are bright and colourful, ready for capturing this Spring season. Recipes like; Arboria, QE2 and Endor, as welll as several exclusive to app users.

This inspired me to get creative and develop a brand new recipe for Spring 2025, which I am sharing with you here. It is based on Reala Ace, a simulation available in newer cameras, like hte X100VI, X-M5 and X-T5. It has wonderful colour as standard, and makes a great base for a fresh air look like this.

As always, the colour balance has been tweaked, and I also made small adjustments to the tone curve. The biggest change is a nice big blast of extra colour, with a +3 saturation setting. I hope you’ll enjoy this new recipe and will find it fun to use in the Spring and Summer seasons.

Oxygen Film Recipe Settings

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

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April 8, 2025

Umbrella Film Recipe. Is this my best ever film recipe?

Umbrella

Umbrella Film Recipe. Is this my best ever film recipe?

Film like Classic Negative recipe, designed for rainy days but excellent in all conditions.

Throughout the winter the weather was dull and wet and I was really starting to miss photography. So, I decided to try and embrace the conditions and create a number of film simulation recipes for gloomy and wet days. I’ve made a bunch of these, and added them into my new Film Recipes app.

This film recipe is one of those creations, and I’ve been using it happily in grey and drizzly conditions for a few months now. I even featured it in my new Film.Recipes YouTube channel.

For owners of my film recipes app, there are regular photo challenges to enter, and in one recent round, Umbrella was one of the challenge film recipes. I love these challenges, not only because it gives that little extra push to get out there and take some photos, but with other Fujifilm photographers taking part from around the world, I get to see the film recipes in all sorts of new situations. This was the case with Umbrella.

Several of the photographers took this recipe and used it in bright sunny weather and in new locations and situations. Feedback began to come in explaining how much everyone was enjoying this recipe, and how it had a film like aesthetic that hadn’t really been seen too often before.

So here is Umbrella, which I am now making a free to all recipe. It was made for rainy days. but is a recipe that loves all weathers and brings a wonderfully toned film like feel to your photos. The more I use it, the more I love it, and I hope that you will too. It’s quite possibly my best ever film recipe!

Umbrella Film Recipe Settings

Film Simulation	Classic Negative
Grain Effect	Weak, Large
Col. Chr. Effect	Weak
Col. Chr. Blue	Weak
White Balance	Auto, +1 Red, ‑8 Blue
Dynamic Range	DR400
Highlights	‑1
Shadows	1
Colour	‑3
Sharpness	0
ISO N.R.	‑4
Clarity	‑3
EV Comp.	0

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