Following the article detailing the creation process of PictureFX Faux Infrared and the recipe for RawTherapee, I've developed a variation today with a more pronounced yellow/orange aesthetic. Achieving this look involves applying a recipe alongside the PictureFX Faux Infrared 2024 Mod Lut. For those who don't have or prefer not to use RawTherapee, I've also... Continue Reading →
Hey everyone, what started for me – back when I was using Fujifilm cameras myself – as a dedicated effort to gather as many Fujifilm Recipes as possible in "The Largest Collection," is coming to an end today. There's still a strong community of Fujifilm lovers who enjoy those recipes, but many have realized that... Continue Reading →
Since the Cinestill 800 T AI Recipe proved to be quite popular among many Olympus users, here is yet another recipe created by our friendly Robot Photographer : ChatGPT. This happens to be my second most popular recipe on FreshLuts, namely the PictureFX Kodak Ultramax 400 V2.0. But first ! in an earlier article, I... Continue Reading →
I've been into this story since 2010, starting with Ufraw for Raw photos and Rawtherapee. Trey Radcliff's stunning photos and Nik Efex opened up a new world. I began creating presets for Rawtherapee, inspired by Pat David's Haldcluts. PictureFX Haldcluts launched around 2015. In 2020, I switched to Fuji, diving into .Cube Luts for color... Continue Reading →
Intro:I wrote this because I'm concerned about how people sometimes react about Film Simulation Recipes,about the authenticity and accuracy of recipes compared to real film stock, especially in the Fujifilm community. I'm also worried about how some blog writers criticize AI-generated recipes made by ChatGPT, or commenting or detracting from the accuracy of simulation recipes... Continue Reading →
Cinestill 800T is a unique film stock that has garnered widespread attention among photographers and filmmakers alike for its distinctive aesthetic. Originally a motion picture film used in the movie industry, Cinestill 800T has been adapted for still photography, offering a nostalgic, cinematic look characterized by its vibrant colors, fine grain, and excellent low-light performance.... Continue Reading →
Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is something you hear a lot about nowadays. You might already have your own thoughts on it, whether you're not interested or find it confusing and/or to complicated. But dealing with AI doesn't have to be complicated. Here's an insight on how I use it today, and how it might be... Continue Reading →
Renowned photographer and creator Mark G. Adams, founder of OneCameraOneLens.com, has once again dazzled the photography community with his latest innovation: Film Recipes for Nikon cameras. With a reputation already established through his exceptional Fujifilm Recipes, Adams has now turned his focus back to his old love, Nikon, reigniting the magic of film simulation recipes.... Continue Reading →
I was attracted to Fuji cameras primarily because they featured a dedicated shutter speed dial, reminiscent of old analog cameras. Some cameras from the X series even included a dedicated ISO dial. However, Fuji cameras are well-known among many photographers for their film simulations – an analog camera wrapped in a digital package, a clever... Continue Reading →
Luke Taylor's website is a must-visit for those intrigued by analog lenses, adapters, and manual photography – that's the impression I got from my exploration. Yet, our main focus here is the collection of Film Simulations designed for the Ricoh GR III, and the variety is impressive! Every recipe is meticulously detailed and accompanied by... Continue Reading →
Some time ago, I stumbled upon Rin's website, and the first thing that caught my attention was the peculiar site name, JG1VGX. As I explored further, I learned that this name has its origins in the world of Radio, particularly CW, indicating "morse over radio," and JG1VGX is Rin's unique call sign. Aside from his... Continue Reading →
I launched "The Largest Collection of Recipes brought together" quite some time ago when I was still actively using Fujifilm camera's to take photos. To be honest, I never anticipated the page would achieve such success, and I'm genuinely happy about it. During that period, many Fujifilm photographers contributed their own recipes or modified existing... Continue Reading →
The (almost) original version of Nik software, shortly before DXO bought it and started selling it under its own stable. For those who are still interested, and it is best not to wait too long, because this Nik Collection can still be downloaded for free and is available via Internet Archive or archive.org Download it... Continue Reading →
I am no longer a Fujifilm user myself,for the obvious reason that my Olympus cameras are better than my earlier Fuji's :-)That was just a joke, the truth is that Fujifilm and Olympus each have their advantages, and the Olympus advantage is better suited to my kind of photography.That said, my two X-H1 cameras were... Continue Reading →
At the end of 2022, Mark G. Adams published one more new recipe: K KolourAs always, it looks great !I also have a link to all MGA recipes in one go !And, last but not least, a link to the seven best MGA recipes, carefully selected by Mark G Adams himself.It feels like it's Christmas... Continue Reading →
My first PictureFX Darktable style !The PictureFX Kodak Aerochrome v1.1I have imitated this DT version as best as possible with the Lut version, however, it is not as RED as the original, that's because with styles you don't have an opacity slider, so I had to hold back on power and intensity. You can still... Continue Reading →
Passion for Photography, that's the name of Tudor Mateescu's website.An interesting website, and certainly not one you encounter every day, and that is also the style of Tudor Mateescu.And, on top of that, he has developed four very interesting recipes, definitely something to try out !Actually there are six recipes, because the Ilford recipe consists... Continue Reading →
Another Kodak Portra 400 recipe, but a good one I think.Little information about the owner/creator, just a link to Instagram this time. fujifilm_recipes Film Simulation: Classic ChromeGrain Effect: Strong SmallColor Chrome Effect: StrongWhite Balance: R: 4 B: -4Tone Curve: H: -1 S: -1Color: +2Sharpness: -2High ISO NR: -4
A Recipe based on VISION3 250D Color Negative Film 5207/7207 - "For filmmakers who aspire to capture the world as only they see it" - info courtesy of https://www.kodak.com/en/motion/product/camera-films/250d-5207-7207 OBSCURA RECIPES Vision Obscura – Kodak Vision3 250D Film Recipe Before using this recipe, be sure to check out the photos taken on the real film... Continue Reading →
Fujifilm Pro400H - X Trans III More recipes from Piotr Skrzypek : Piotr Skrzypek FujiFilm Recipes
Ivan Cheam has created a surprising new Fujifilm Recipe based on Velvia/Vivid.He writes that it makes colors pop, and indeed it does !He calls the new recipe True Chroma and describes it as the "poor man's Leica recipe for Fuji X-Trans IV" - the recipe is written on his site, and also which other cameras... Continue Reading →
A long overdue update to "The Largest Collection of Presets/Profiles brought together"It has been since November 2021 !Now there is one, and what an awesome update it is!From the maker of the famous Fujifilm recipes by Mark G. Adams, now also an awesome series of Darktable styles.But, who can say more about this than himself... Continue Reading →
I've written this before, there are few who are able to create good recipes.Many recipes that can be found on the internet are based on recipes from those few.To make a well-balanced recipe you need a trained eye, knowledge and/or the necessary photographic experience.And every now and then you find someone who has it. Marcel... Continue Reading →
About : Well actually it's needless to introduce him, because who doesn't know Mark G Adams ?When it comes to making recipes for Fujifilm I think there are only a few that really matter , and Mark is one of them - I certainly don't mean to offend other recipe makers - but when it... Continue Reading →
About : Adam Gough aka Goughie. His channel has a focus on film photography and digital Leica's. With a mixture of tutorials and days out shooting. This Recipe Update : Adam Gough takes a closer look at three recipes here, comparing them to shots taken with real film on his Leica M6.Discuss and show the... Continue Reading →
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