Any Fujifilm Recipe can be used for video, but there are some caveats. First, not all of the options that are available for still photography are available for video (and, to a much lesser degree, vice versa). Also, the various Film Simulations look very subtly divergent for video than stills, simply because the pipeline is different for color sampling, curves, sharpening, and noise reduction—the output is nearly the same, but there are some small inherent variations, with some Film Simulations affected more than others. All of this is to say that Recipes intended for still photography will work for cinematography if you ignore the settings that aren’t available in movie mode, but the outcome will not be exactly the same. Aside from that, what works well for still photography does not always work well for video (and vice versa)—that’s why film manufacturers have some emulsions specifically for photographs and some specifically for motion pictures. With that in mind, I decided to create Fujifilm Recipes that are specifically designed for cinematography.
Even though there are significantly fewer settings available for video than for stills, I found that creating Recipes for video to be much more difficult. I began this project over a year ago, and only now am I publishing the results. It’s been a lot of fun, but also very challenging. The YouTube video that I’ve embedded below is a good sampling of what the Vivid Fujichrome Recipe looks like. I would describe it as vibrant and leaning warm; slightly contrasty with deep blacks. This is a bold Recipe for colorful subjects, and has a distinctive Velvia quality. It’s specifically intended for sunny daylight, but it can sometimes produce good results in other light situations. It’s especially great for sunset and blue hour.
Vivid Fujichrome is a video Recipe, and is not intended for still photography; however, you can use it for stills by choosing a Grain size (either Off or Weak/Small), setting Color Chrome Effect and Color Chrome FX Blue to Off, and set Clarity to 0. I did not include a “typical exposure compensation” because you’ll want to carefully consider the exposure for each individual scene, and whether it should be brighter or darker will depend on the exact light situation and desired mood. This Vivid Fujichrome Recipe is compatible with most fourth-generation Fujifilm cameras—X-Pro3, X100V, X-T4, X-S10, X-E4, and X-T30 II—as well as all fifth-generation cameras, which (as of this writing) are the X-H2s, X-H2, X-T5, X-S20, X100VI, X-T50, X-M5, X-E5, and X-T30 III. You can also use this with many GFX cameras, too.
Film Simulation: Velvia White Balance: 5000K, +2 Red & 0 Blue Dynamic Range: DR200 Highlight: -1 Shadow: -2 Color: +2 Sharpness: 0 High ISO NR: -4 Interframe NR: Auto ISO: up to ISO 6400
The stills below are from the video above. The video footage was captured using a Fujifilm X-H2s and X-S20. No color grading, just straight-out-of-camera clips. Footage by AV, Dave Geffin, B.Monét, Kyler Steele, and Jeffrey Sun.
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Flower Farm – Buellton, CA – Fujifilm GFX100S II – Vivid Chrome
Among landscape photographers, Fujichrome Velvia is legendary. This line of color slide films was introduced by Fujifilm in 1990, and quickly became the gold standard for vibrant photography. The first iteration was called Velvia RVP, which had an ISO of 50, delivering ultra-fine grain, exceptional sharpness, and intensely saturated hues (especially in greens and reds). Now it’s called Velvia 50, which is nearly identical to the original emulsion (the largest difference is the clear plastic base). There have also been two ISO 100 versions: Velvia 100 and Velvia 100F. Velvia 100, which was initially only sold in Japan before later becoming available internationally, is very similar to Velvia 50, but slightly less vivid, making it better for portraits. Velvia 100F was the most different, with the lowest saturation and leaning less warm, and overall a little more Provia-ish than Velvia 50. Mostly, when people say “Velvia” they mean Velvia 50.
One of the architects of the Velvia Film Simulation also worked on the Velvia 100 and Velvia 100F emulsions. This Film Simulation was intended to closely mimic the aesthetic of the film; however, Fujifilm has stated that technology precluded them from initially achieving what they wanted, and so Velvia has had to evolved a bit over time. While some might prefer the Velvia Film Simulation from one sensor generation over another (which is great, as each has its own charm), the current output from fifth-generation cameras is probably the most refined, the most like how Fujifilm wanted it to be in the first place. Factory-default Velvia looks nice, and seems to aim in-between Velvia 100 and Velvia 100F. With some adjustments, one can tweak it to achieve a lot of various looks, many of them only subtly different.
Factory-default Velvia Film Simulation (no Recipe)
Vivid Chrome Recipe
Vivid Velvia Recipe
I’ve published 30 Recipes that use the Velvia Film Simulation. By utilizing the Filter By Simulation feature in the Fuji X Weekly App (available for both Apple and Android), you can quickly and easily find all of them. For the sake of this article, I wanted to compare some of the most recently published Velvia-based Recipes, specifically: Velvia Film, Vivid Velvia, Vivid Chrome, Velvia Slide, and Velvia 100F. The differences between these five Recipes might not be immediately obvious, so I wanted to compare them, to provide a better idea.
Velvia Film is a part of the Film Dial Recipe set. It’s unintentionally similar to Velvia 50 with a warming filter. Because it uses the Auto White Priority White Balance, it’s an extremely versatile Recipe, and is great for night photography. Vivid Velvia is intended to be similar to The Rockwell Recipe, just slightly less extreme. It’s also very versatile, and is also along the lines of Velvia 50 with a warming filter. Those two are the most similar among these five Recipes. Vivid Chrome is the newest Velvia Recipe. It was intended specifically for colorful travel photography, and is by chance in the general ballpark of Velvia 100. Velvia Slide was an attempt to replicate Velvia 100, and it seems to do so pretty well in some circumstances and less so in others. This is currently a Patron-only Early-Access Recipe available only to Fuji X Weekly App subscribers. Last but not least is Velvia 100F, which is a part of the Universal Negative Recipe set. It’s unintentionally in the general ballpark of Velvia 100F, although not a perfect match.
Beach Chairs – Folly Beach, SC – Fujifilm X-E4 – Velvia Film
Mountain Grass & Flowers – Boulder, CO – Fujifilm GFX100S II – Velvia Slide
Small Flowing Creek – Queen Creek, AZ – Fujifilm X100VI – Velvia 100F
These five Recipes have their strengths and weaknesses. They’re good for various subjects and scenarios, and less good for others. Velvia Film and Vivid Velvia are the most colorful and warm; Velvia Film leaning slightly warmer and Vivid Velvia leaning slightly more vibrant, but overall very similar. Both are quite versatile. Vivid Velvia is the sharpest. You might find these two Recipes to be just a bit too wild sometimes, but perfect for landscapes where you want the colors to pop. Vivid Chrome is just slightly more subdued, producing bold images without being over-the-top. In a lot of ways, this is a Goldilocks option. Velvia Slide and especially Velvia 100F are less warm, with cooler cast; the Velvia 100F Recipe leans a little green. These two also are less vibrant than the others, especially Velvia 100F, which is the least saturated of these five. In situations where the others are too warm and colorful, you might like these last two.
Below are each of these five Recipes in three different scenes (the third scene was captured by my wife, Amanda). When you compare the Recipes side-by-side, the differences stand out more. Maybe you’re drawn more to one, and maybe there’s one that you especially dislike. We all have our own tastes and styles. I do think that each of these five can be excellent for the right subject and lighting. Let’s take a look!
It’s your turn! Which of these five Fujifilm Recipes was your favorite in each scene above? Which was your least favorite? Which Velvia-based Recipe do you like that I didn’t include in this exercise? Let me know in the comments!
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Flower Farm – Buellton, CA – Fujifilm GFX100S II – Vivid Chrome
Fujifilm Nordic asked if I’d be interested in making a Film Simulation Recipe specifically designed for Denmark that would be unveiled at the upcoming Fujikina event in Copenhagen next month. Of course I said yes! I made three Recipes, and then traveled to Solvang and Catalina Island in California to test them out. Solvang is probably the most Danish town in America, so that was an obvious choice. Catalina Island has more of a Mediterranean vibe than Baltic Sea, but it’s colorful and leans slightly European, making it another good option. After photographing with each of the three Recipes at those two locations, the winner was obvious to me. That Recipe will be unveiled in Copenhagen in a little less than a month, and published on Fuji X Weekly a short time later. Second place was Avalon Ace, which is currently available in the Fuji X Weekly App. This Recipe, called Vivid Chrome, came in last; however, it’s very nice, and I’m sure many of you will appreciate it. Even though it didn’t win, it’s still a winner.
Vivid Chrome is probably most reminiscent of Fujichrome Velvia 100, but it’s not intended to be a replication of that or any other specific film. The idea was more to produce good results for colorful scenes. This Recipe produces punchy, vibrant colors; however, it’s also slightly restrained, and avoids being too over-the-top. This is a great option for landscape photography, and also for travel if you’ll be someplace colorful. This Recipe works best in sunny daylight, and can be ok for nighttime photography in the right lighting situations.
The Vivid Chrome Recipe is compatible with all fifth-generation Fujifilm X-series cameras, which (as of this writing) are the X-H2s, X-H2, X-T5, X-S20, X100VI, X-T50, X-M5, X-E5, and X-T30 III. It’s also compatible with “newer” fourth-generation models: X-T4, X-S10, X-E4, and X-T30 II. Additionally, it works well on the latest GFX cameras, like the GFX100S, GFX100 II, GFX100S II, and GFX100RF.
Film Simulation: Velvia Grain Effect: Weak, Small Color Chrome Effect: Strong Color Chrome FX Blue: Off White Balance: Daylight, +2 Red & -2 Blue Dynamic Range: DR400 Highlight: -1 Shadow: -0.5 Color: +2 Sharpness: -2 High ISO NR: -4 Clarity: +3 ISO: Auto, up to ISO 6400 Exposure Compensation: +1/3 to +1 (typically)
Example photographs, all camera-made JPEGs using this Vivid Chrome Film Simulation Recipe on a Fujifilm X-E5, GFX100RF, and GFX100S II:
Green Pleasure Pier & Boats in the Bay – Avalon, CA – Fujifilm GFX100RF
Shoreboat – Avalon, CA – Fujifilm X-E5
Nautical Preparations – Catalina, CA – Fujifilm X-E5
Docked Boats in Avalon Bay – Avalon, CA – Fujifilm X-E5
Green Rope on a Dock – Avalon, CA – Fujifilm X-E5
Yellow Rope in the Water – Avalon, CA – Fujifilm GFX100RF
Ready for a Ride – Avalon, CA – Fujifilm GFX100S II
Avalon Morning – Avalon, CA – Fujifilm GFX100S II
Hotel St. Lauren – Avalon, CA – Fujifilm GFX100RF
Atwater Hotel at Dusk – Avalon, CA – Fujifilm GFX100RF
Christmas Window – Solvang, CA – Fujifilm X-E5
Patina Rooftop – Solvang, CA – Fujifilm X-E5
Office – Solvang, CA – Fujifilm GFX100S II
Windmill Morning – Solvang, CA – Fujifilm GFX100S II
Hamlet Square Ice Cream – Solvang, CA – Fujifilm GFX100RF
Golden Light on Windmill – Solvang, CA – Fujifilm GFX100RF
Last Light on Solvang – Solvang, CA – Fujifilm GFX100S II
Windmill Closeup – Solvang, CA – Fujifilm X-E5
Danish Design – Solvang, CA – Fujifilm X-E5
Hotel – Solvang, CA – Fujifilm GFX100S II
Green Apex – Solvang, CA – Fujifilm GFX100S II
Pinnacle – Solvang, CA – Fujifilm GFX100S II
Flower Bed – Solvang, CA – Fujifilm GFX100RF
Field of Flowers – Buellton, CA – Fujifilm GFX100RF
Flower Field – Buellton, CA – Fujifilm X-E5
Prickly Cactus – Apache Junction, AZ – Fujifilm X-E5
Superstition Mountains – Apache Junction, AZ – Fujifilm X-E5
Western Desert Girl – Apache Junction, AZ – Fujifilm X-E5
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Never be Invisible – Phoenix, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5 – BewareMyVelvia Recipe – Triple Exposure
I first met Tom Baumgaertel, a.k.a. bewaremyfuji, in 2024 at a Fujifilm creator’s retreat in New York. In the time since, we’ve been a part of a few other Fujifilm events, including leading a photowalk together in San Diego. We’ve kept in touch, and even met up for some street photography in L.A. once. Tom just drove out to Arizona this last weekend to lead two photowalks in Phoenix. We’ve wanted to do some sort of collaboration for awhile now, but it just wasn’t the right timing; however, we were able to get this project sorted out while Tom was out here.
Let’s get to some important notes right off the top. First, this is a two-part article—you’re reading Part 1 right now. You’ll find a Film Simulation Recipe below that Tom created and uses for his iconic multiple-exposure images, but Part 2 will explain how to use it to actually make multiple-exposure photographs. Second, this Recipe is intended as the ground floor. You are highly encouraged to experiment with it, modify it, and make it your own. Tom doesn’t strictly stick to it, but makes changes sometimes depending on the exact situation. His Recipe has evolved over time, and will likely continue to evolve. You are not only welcomed to make changes to it, but it is recommended that you do, as you practice more and more with multiple-exposure photography, so that it reflects your style and matches your specific photographic situations. All of the pictures in this article were made with the Recipe as-is, unmodified.
Lime City – Phoenix, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5 – BewareMyVelvia Recipe
You will notice that most of the example pictures are not multiple-exposures, but single-exposure images. This Recipe, which I’ve named BewareMyVelvia in honor of Tom’s social media handle, was created for and is intended for multiple-exposure photos; however, it works well for regular pictures, too. You don’t have to use it for its intended purpose. I saved most of the multiple-exposure images for Part 2, and that’s where you’ll find more example pictures.
Tom’s Recipe reminds me a lot of cross-processed Fujichrome Velvia 50, a low-ISO slide film made by Fujifilm. Cross-processing is developing film in chemistry other than what it’s supposed to be developed with. It can mean a lot of different things, but most commonly it’s E6 slide film developed in C41 negative film chemistry. Results can vary greatly, but Velvia 50 becomes more grainy and contrasty, with a strong color cast that is often yellow or green. I’ve included some examples of actual cross-processed Fujichrome Velvia 50 below, which I photographed way back in 2014.
Above: Fujichrome Velvia 50 35mm film that’s been cross-processed.
If you are after that cross-processed look, one modification that you might consider is increasing Grain to Strong/Large—or, at the very least, using higher ISOs (like 3200 or 6400), which can make the picture appear more grainy (see Abstract Reflections in the example images). Tom sets Grain to Off; personally, I like the texture of film grain, so I set it to Weak/Small. It’s completely up to you, though. Also, Tom prefers more Noise Reduction than I do, so he sets High ISO NR to 0; I set it to -4 because I want less of it. Again, feel free to choose whatever you want.
This Recipe is intended for night photography. Most commonly (but not exclusively), Tom begins shooting as the sun is going down, continues through “blue hour”, and goes well into the night. But you can use it in sunny daylight, too. There are many examples in this article of daytime use, such as the picture below. In my short experience with this Recipe, I find that it oftentimes works best for multiple-exposures near or after sunset, and it oftentimes works best for single-exposure images during daylight.
If you have a fourth or fifth generation X-series camera, which (as of this writing) are the Fujifilm X-Pro3, X100V, X-T4, X-S10, X-E4, X-T30 II, X-H2s, X-H2, X-T5, X-S20, X100VI, X-T50, X-M5, X-E5, and X-T30 III, I invite you to give this Recipe a try today. You can also use it on the GFX100, GFX100S, GFX100 II, GFX100S II, and GFX100RF (for the GFX50S II, I recommend increasing Shadow by +0.5). Regarding typical exposure compensation, for multiple-exposure images, you’re likely to be more in the -1 to -3 range, but we’ll talk about that in Part 2.
Film Simulation: Velvia Dynamic Range: DR200 Grain Effect: Weak, Small Color Chrome Effect: Strong Color Chrome FX Blue: Strong White Balance: 6590K, -9 Red & 0 Blue Highlight: +2 Shadow: +2 Color: +4 Sharpness: +1 High ISO NR: -4 Clarity: 0 ISO: Auto, up to ISO 6400 Exposure Compensation: 0 to +2/3 (typically)
Example photos, all camera-made JPEGs using this BewareMyVelvia Film Simulation Recipe on my Fujifilm X-T5:
Jaywalk – Phoenix, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5
Empty Parking Lot – Phoenix, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5
Downtown Police – Phoenix, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5
Tom at Night – Phoenix, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5 – Triple Exposure
Bar – Phoenix, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5 – Triple Exposure
Electric Train – Phoenix, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5 – Triple Exposure
Squares – Phoenix, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5
Window Reflection Abstract – Phoenix, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5
Walking Reflection – Phoenix, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5
Composing on the Rear Screen – Phoenix, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5
Just Have Fun – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5
Stripes – Phoenix, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5
Abstract Reflections – Phoenix, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5
Urban Patios – Phoenix, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5
Unit – Phoenix, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5
Electric Towers – Phoenix, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5
Broken Saguaro – Phoenix, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5
Saguaro Behind Yellow Blossoms – Phoenix, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5
Abstract Palm Tree Reflections – Phoenix, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5
Tiny Hiker, Large Rocks – Phoenix, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5
Oasis – Phoenix, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5
Tom’s Silhouette – Phoenix, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5
Lime Mountains – Phoenix, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5
Southwest – Phoenix, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5
Sky Harbor Tower – Phoenix, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5
Urban Power Lines – Phoenix, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5
Uptown Sunset – Phoenix, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5
Tower Against the Yellow Light – Phoenix, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5
Last Light Over the Smoky Mountain – Phoenix, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5
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One item on my “bucket list” was to visit the Great Smoky Mountains in the fall. Two weeks ago I was able to check that one off; however, I was a little early for the peak autumn show. The trees were only just starting to show fall colors, with little pops here and there. I’ll have to try again sometime in the future, and hopefully time it just a little better. Even though I was a week or two early, it was still an amazing place to visit, and I’m so glad that I was able to go.
I created the Vivid Velvia Film Simulation Recipe in preparation for the trip, intending to use it on this adventure. My two favorite Velvia-based Recipes are The Rockwell and Velvia Film. The Rockwell Recipe, named after Ken Rockwell and designed to be similar to his aesthetic (he actually used it!), is very bold and a bit over-the-top, sometimes a smidge too much. The Velvia Film Recipe, which is a part of the Film Dial universal Recipe set, is very nice, but occasionally not bold enough. This Recipe is intended to bridge the gap between the two, sitting right in-between both of them. It’s a slightly less over-the-top alternative to The Rockwell, and a slightly more bold version of Velvia Film; overall, it’s similar to both.
After using this Vivid Velvia Recipe quite extensively on the trip, I’m very happy with the results. It does well in a variety of situations, including nighttime photography. Obviously, this is not a good choice for portraits, but it’s one of the best options for colorful landscape pictures. This Recipe is compatible with “newer” X-Trans IV cameras (Fujifilm X-T4, X-S10, X-E4, and X-T30 II), all fifth-generation X-Trans models (X-H2s, X-H2, X-T5, X-S20, X100VI, X-T50, X-M5, X-E5, and X-T30 III), and “newer” GFX cameras (GFX100S, GFX100S II, GFX100 II, and GFX100RF).
Film Simulation: Velvia Dynamic Range: DR400 Grain Effect: Weak, Small Color Chrome Effect: Strong Color Chrome FX Blue: Weak White Balance: Auto Ambience Priority, +1 Red & -3 Blue Highlight: -1 Shadow: -1 Color: +4 Sharpness: +1 High ISO NR: -4 Clarity: +3 ISO: Auto, up to ISO 6400 Exposure Compensation: +1/3 to +1 (typically)
Example photographs, all camera-made JPEGs captured using this Vivid Velvia Film Simulation Recipe on my Fujifilm X-E5:
Rotary Club – Gatlinburg, TN – Fujifilm X-E5
Lights Left On – Gatlinburg, TN – Fujifilm X-E5
Cold Drinks – Gatlinburg, TN – Fujifilm X-E5
White House – Canton, GA – Fujifilm X-E5
Abandoned Garage – Gatlinburg, TN – Fujifilm X-E5
Sky Tram – Gatlinburg, TN – Fujifilm X-E5
Compass Tower – Gatlinburg, TN – Fujifilm X-E5
Fall Colors – Gatlinburg, TN – Fujifilm X-E5
Fall Bridge – Gatlinburg, TN – Fujifilm X-E5
Fall Trees – Gatlinburg, TN – Fujifilm X-E5
Pine Trees – Canton, GA – Fujifilm X-E5
Sunlight through Tree Branches – Canton, GA – Fujifilm X-E5
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Mountain Grass & Flowers – Boulder, CO – Fujifilm GFX100S II – Velvia Slide Recipe
Back in January, I published the Provia Summer Patron Early-Access Recipe, which was supposed to kick off a series of Early-Access Recipes to help clear out the backlog. I never intended for the Early-Access Recipes to be locked for as long as they have been, so I decided to fix that in 2025. My goal for this series was to publish a new Recipe every three to four weeks; however, it’s now May, and this is only the second one. I will try to do better moving forward.
My intention for the Velvia Slide Recipe was a replication of Velvia 100 color reversal (slide) film, which should not be confused with Velvia 50 or Velvia 100F (although Velvia 100 is pretty similar to Velvia 50). I never used Velvia 100 (I have used Velvia 50 many times), so I relied on online resources, as well as my Velvia 50 slides. I feel like, in the right light, this Recipe does quite well at mimicking it, but it’s not always correct. It’s sometimes really convincing and sometimes less so; however, either way, I really like the look of it.
Book & Fake Succulent – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T4 – Velvia Slide Recipe
While there are many Film Simulation Recipes that use Velvia, this one is not quite like any that I’ve previously published. Perhaps Kodak Ektachrome E100VS and Improved Velvia are the closest. It works best in sunny daylight, but can also be good for natural light indoors. It’s especially well suited for colorful landscape photography.
This is a Patron Early-Access Recipe. If you are a Fuji X Weekly App Patron, you have access to it right now. If not, no worries, as it will eventually be made available to everyone, once it is replaced by a new Early-Access Recipe. With the exception of the X-T3 and X-T30, it is compatible with all fourth and fifth-generation X-Trans cameras, which (as of this writing) are the Fujifilm X-Pro3, X100V, X-T4, X-S10, X-E4, X-T30 II, X-H2s, X-H2, X-T5, X-S20, X100VI, X-T50, and X-M5. It can also be used on the newer GFX models, including the GFX100S, GFX100S II, GFX100 II, and GFZ100RF.
Example photographs, all camera-made JPEGs using this Velvia Slide Film Simulation Recipe on a Fujifilm X-T4, X-S20, and GFX100S II:
Bougainvillea in Spring – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T4
Oleander Branch in Bloom – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T4
Garden Flowers – Charleston, SC – Fujifilm X-S20 – Photo by Jonathan Roesch
Blooming Bougainvillea – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T4
Yellow Bougainvillea Backlit – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T4
Palm Branch Curve – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T4
Toyotires – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-S20 – Photo by Jonathan Roesch
Palm Trunk – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T4
Spring Sun – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T4
Setting Sun – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-S20 – Photo by Jonathan Roesch
Hawk Perched on Desert Rocks – Rock Springs, AZ – Fujifilm X-T4
Old Dog – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T4
Lake Waves – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T4
Flatirons – Boulder, CO – Fujifilm GFX100S II
Mohawk Mountain – Boulder, CO – Fujifilm GFX100S II
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If you’re new to Fujifilm—or not new to Fujifilm but fairly new to Film Simulation Recipes, or just curious about your camera—and you’d like to take a deeper dive into the various Film Simulations, Fujifilm X-Photographer Nathalie Boucry has an excellent series on her blog called Colour Your Story that you need to check out and follow.
The way that this series works is that each Film Simulation gets two parts: an introduction and a deeper dive. The introduction article explains what that particular Film Simulation is and what it is good for. The sample pictures are with that film sim set with the default factory settings. The followup article, entitled Let’s take [it] to Another Level (or a similar sentiment), discusses some Recipes that use that film sim as the base. So far, Nathalie has two Film Simulations in the series complete: Provia and Velvia.
Definitely take a moment out of your day and read up on those four posts. The series is worth following—get on her mailing list (at the bottom of each article) so that you don’t miss out on the future installments. I’m looking forward to all of the rest—there are 20 film sims, so Nathalie undoubtably has her work cut out! A series like this takes a ton of effort to put together, so, if you appreciate it, be sure to leave her a comment on her page letting her know.
