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Film Emulation Thread - Post Yours!
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I've been experimenting with adding a "Gamma curve" to my raw files. Basically, compute a Gamma function and use the curve to convert 14-bit pixels from the M Monochrom to 16-bit pixels. Then- work with the 16-bit files in Lightroom and Silver Efex 2. My reasoning- pull the shadows up, leave more room in the histogram for post processing.
The original, ISO 5000 straight export to Jpeg:
Straight Export, DNG-14 by fiftyonepointsix, on Flickr
Converted to 16-bits using a Gamma function, then Silver Efex 2 with Panatomic-X emulation.
Gamma 1.0 M1 DNG-16, Panatomic-X Emulation by fiftyonepointsix, on Flickr
Same Gamma function,
ISO 10,000 with Tri-X emulation.
gamma1m1_SEFX2 by fiftyonepointsix, on Flickr
Leica M Monochrom, Jupiter-3 5cm F1.5 wide-open.
The original, ISO 5000 straight export to Jpeg:
Converted to 16-bits using a Gamma function, then Silver Efex 2 with Panatomic-X emulation.
Same Gamma function,
ISO 10,000 with Tri-X emulation.
Leica M Monochrom, Jupiter-3 5cm F1.5 wide-open.
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gee aahrr
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- Los Angeles
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- John
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M Monochrom As Shot,
Straight Export from DNG-14 by fiftyonepointsix, on Flickr
Custom Fortran code to use a Gamma curve (2, Intercept -1) to convert to 16-bits, then SEFX2 used for "High Structure" preset.
Gamma 2 M1, + SEFX2 High-Structure Smooth by fiftyonepointsix, on Flickr
I like DNG files. Nothing is hidden, easy to work with.
Custom Fortran code to use a Gamma curve (2, Intercept -1) to convert to 16-bits, then SEFX2 used for "High Structure" preset.
I like DNG files. Nothing is hidden, easy to work with.
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- Miguel Tejada-Flores
Revisiting this thread with a photo I just processed using a VSCO film/emulation 'pack' - the first I have ever purchased and played around with: what VSCO calls the "Alternate Process Collection", a series of presets which emulate various film looks and emulsions that have all been either 'push' processed (overexposed or underexposed) or cross-processed.
This particular DNG/digital negative, from my Lumix GX8, was processed with what they are calling their Portra++ ISO 800 - 'pushed' 2 stops - and with a slightly 'Green' cast - which all sounds rather technical -
But the look and feel seem just right to me for this image -
la vie commence / life starts / la vida empieza by MiguelATF, on ipernity
This particular DNG/digital negative, from my Lumix GX8, was processed with what they are calling their Portra++ ISO 800 - 'pushed' 2 stops - and with a slightly 'Green' cast - which all sounds rather technical -
But the look and feel seem just right to me for this image -
la vie commence / life starts / la vida empieza by MiguelATF, on ipernity
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- Miguel Tejada-Flores
One more from the new VSCO Film pack 06 - aka the Alternate Process collection - this one an emulation of Portra 160 in what VSCO calls 'vibrant' tones - and regardless of whatever that means, this preset seems to give this photo a more intense, darker muted type of saturated colors than the original digital negative possessed -
Short version: I like it
Kids' Bathroom by MiguelATF, on ipernity
Short version: I like it
Kids' Bathroom by MiguelATF, on ipernity
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- Newcastle, NSW, Australia
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- Sue
I had completely forgotten about VSCO, some nice emulation packs there. The following were processed in the basic packs and so long ago I cant even remember what those were... I'd forgotten I even have a membership... oops. These were on iPad.
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Two more processed in LR5, using VSCO film emulation presets -
The first processed with VSCO's emulation of Portra 160 -
Free Toilet by MiguelATF, on ipernity
The second with the VSCO emulation of Portra 800, slightly pushed, with a Greenish tinge -
Pee-Wee Herman doll by MiguelATF, on ipernity
The first processed with VSCO's emulation of Portra 160 -
Free Toilet by MiguelATF, on ipernity
The second with the VSCO emulation of Portra 800, slightly pushed, with a Greenish tinge -
Pee-Wee Herman doll by MiguelATF, on ipernity
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- Troy
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- Miguel Tejada-Flores
christilou
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- Sunny Frimley
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- Miguel Tejada-Flores
Another - and IMHO exceedingly cool - VSCO preset of a film emulation, this one from their Film pack 03, their collection of presets that mimic the tones and range of a number of classic instant/Polaroid-style films --- this particular one is an emulation of a classic Fuji instant film FP-100C --- which creates a rather wonderful retro visual 'mood' ---
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- Miguel Tejada-Flores
A double film simulation/emulation image - the original was a JPEG out of my Fujifilm x70, processed with the in-camera 'Chrome' simulation - to which I then applied a VSCO preset in LR5, of Portra film, lightly 'pushed' -
The combination gave me the feeling and tones I was looking for -
The combination gave me the feeling and tones I was looking for -
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christilou
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I have all the VSCO sets, a couple of Tribe sets and all of the Mastin presets.... I love using them all, it's like having a different set of colours to use and a lot of fun 
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This photo uses a daguerreotype preset, with many modifications by me. The preset is from a very interesting free collection which I really like. It's free as in it doesn't cost money, but you have to have a twitter or google plus (?) account. If you are feeling brave, you can pick up the collection here:
Past Photographic Processes and Free Huge Set of Vintage Film Lightroom Presets!
