[Not] My Fujifilm X Urban Vintage Chrome Film Simulation Recipe
Refine – North Salt Lake, UT – Fujifilm X-T30 & Fujinon 90mm f/2 – “Urban Vintage Chrome”
Fuji X Weekly reader Thomas Schwab recently shared with me a film simulation recipe that he created. He calls it “Urban Vintage Chrome” because it has a classic analog aesthetic, it’s based on the Classic Chrome film simulation, and it pairs especially well with urban scenes. I tried it out and was highly impressed with the results. Thomas agreed to let me share it on this blog, and even allowed me to use some of his pictures in the article.
What the Urban Vintage Chrome recipe reminds me of is Bleach Bypass, which is a technique where, during development, you fully or partially skip the bleach. It increases contrast and grain and decreases saturation. The results can vary depending on the film used and how exactly it’s developed, but generally speaking this recipe produces a look that is similar to it, or at least the closest straight-out-of-camera that I’ve seen. It’s compatible with all Fujifilm X-Trans III and IV cameras.
Hazy Rural Sunset – Woods Cross, UT – Fujifilm X-T30 & 90mm – “Urban Vintage Chrome”
Classic Chrome
Dynamic Range: DR200
Highlight: 0
Shadow: +2
Color: -4
Sharpening: 0
Noise Reduction: -4
Grain: Weak
Color Chrome Effect: Off
White Balance: 4300K, -1 Red & -3 Blue
ISO: Auto, up to ISO 3200
Exposure Compensation: +1/3 to +2/3 (typically)
I want to give big “thank you” to Thomas for sharing this recipe and allowing me to use some of his photographs in this article. I really appreciate it! Be sure to show your appreciation in the comments!
Example photographs using this film simulation recipe:
Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany – Fujifilm X100F – Photo by Thomas Schwab
Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany – Fujifilm X-T2 & Fujinon 35mm f/2 – Photo by Thomas Schwab
Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany – Fujifilm X100F – Photo by Thomas Schwab
Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany – Fujifilm X100F – Photo by Thomas Schwab
Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany – Fujifilm X100F – Photo by Thomas Schwab
Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany – Fujifilm X100F – Photo by Thomas Schwab
Creek Ducks – Salt Lake City, UT – Fujifilm X-T30 & 90mm
Green Locomotive – North Salt Lake, UT – Fujifilm X-T30 & 90mm
Oil Toil – North Salt Lake, UT – Fujifilm X-T30 & 90mm
Tracks By The Refinery – North Salt Lake, UT – Fujifilm X-T30 & 90mm
Gate Arm Nut – North Salt Lake, UT – Fujifilm X-T30 & 90mm
CF Trailer – Salt Lake City, UT – Fujifilm X-T30 & 90mm
Hidden Wall Street – Salt Lake City, UT – Fujifilm X-T30 & 90mm
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