The differences in B&W film simulation recipes for the X-T1 are subtle. The lack of Acros, grain settings and the lower range of each setting limit the choices. That being said there are enough settings to create a handful. This latest one that I call "TONED CARBON" is the second B&W recipe I created for... Continue Reading →
YouTube Channel Update (I need input from you)
I posted another channel update video on my YouTube channel this morning. I invite you to check that out and subscribe if you haven't yet. https://youtu.be/1bbIZDcAnig In that video I talk about a few things I'm working on as well as ask for feedback from you guys. (Take a poll at the bottom of this... Continue Reading →
“METRO ELEMENTS” – FILM SIMULATION RECIPE
When I started creating "METRO ELEMENTS" I had 2 goals in mind, adding to my grainy recipes to have another organic film like option and to have solid everyday walk around type recipe for my X-H1. Just like with "REFRACTED ROSE" and "C-3400" I used the combination of -4 sharpness and a strong grain setting.... Continue Reading →
“C-3400” – Film Simulation Recipe
If you've browsed through the rest of my film simulation recipes you may have seen "COBALT" which I created on my X-T1. I liked the look I was getting out of "COBALT" and a lot of the reason for the look was the white balance setting. I decided to try to create something on my... Continue Reading →
“REFRACTED ROSE” – A stylized film simulation recipe.
When I first created this "REFRACTED ROSE" recipe and shot with it I didn't know how I felt about it. It originally didn't come out how I expected and wanted. Almost 6 weeks later I gave it a second look and now have a new appreciation for it. Maybe it's because it's different from any... Continue Reading →
“STREET SPIRIT” – A Versatile B&W Look.
My first 2 black and white film simulation recipes were high contrast looks. Sometimes you need a slightly lower contrast film sim recipe to help soften shadows a bit. My next couple of recipes were built based on this need, including this one "STREET SPIRIT". I built "STREET SPIRIT" on my X-T1 but just like... Continue Reading →
“VIVID SPECTRA” – A color rich, Velvia based recipe.
*I had posted the wrong recipe info before. It’s corrected now. Thank you for visiting! Most of the time I create recipes based on visual inspirations. It's not the case this time. I created "Vivid Spectra" because I realized I had haven't done anything yet with the built in Velvia simulation. I figured it's time... Continue Reading →
“ECHO CHROME” – An indoor and outdoor film simulation recipe.
The past few recipes I've created all utilized a pre-set White Balance setting, as opposed to AUTO WB. This usually helps provide a color cast in some situations when using these recipes, some more drastic than others. My "1979" is more subtle than my "GOLD LEAF" recipe for example. Since I've posted those I've noticed... Continue Reading →
“1979” – A Vintage Look. (Film Simulation for X-T1 and more)
“1979” Recipe Settings BASE FILM SIMULATION: Astia DYNAMIC RANGE: DR400WHITE BALANCE: 6300KCOLOR: -2SHARPNESS: -2HIGHLIGHT TONE: -2SHADOW TONE: -2NOISE REDUCTION: -2 Although I like my Gold Leaf recipe it’s a bit too extreme to use regularly. I created this “1979” recipe to be a look that you can walk around with shooting all kinds of situations... Continue Reading →
“GOLD LEAF 1” – A Fujifilm X-T1 Film Simulation Recipe
Westerns. Desert landscapes. Sunsets.These were all running through my mind when I was creating this recipe. Just like with some of my other recipes this film simulation recipe doesn’t mimic any specific film stock.This look is a bit extreme in a few aspects compared to most 35mm film stocks. The white balance setting is the... Continue Reading →