Vintage Fade Film - Film Simulation for Ricoh GR III and GR IIIx
This week, I stepped away from my usual preference of creating versatile film simulations for my Ricoh GR III and tried something a bit more eclectic. I was determined to create a recipe using the built in Cross-Process picture profile as a base. I’ve never been fond of Cross-Process but I thought I would give it a try anyway. I adjusted the picture profile to the magenta setting, made a few tweaks to the contrast and shading, and then took my Ricoh out on the streets of Athens, Greece. My final result was Blueberry Film 400.
This definitely isn’t going to be a recipe for everyone but I thought I’d share it anyway. I find that recipes grow on me after using them for a while. I often look at sample images and snub my nose at them, but later come to appreciate the recipe for what it offers. Plus, it’s always nice to see the world in a different perspective, even if it’s just for one photography session.
You can find the recipe below. If you don’t know how to input a film recipe into your Ricoh GR III, I wrote and article and created a video explaining the process.
I’ve made the film recipe free as a way to give back to the Ricoh community. I hope you enjoy it. If you try the recipe and upload to Instagram, tag your photos #RicohFilmRecipes… I would love to see your work!
Enjoy!
- Recipe -
HIGHLIGHT CORRECTION: On
SHADOW CORRECTION: High
PERIPHERAL ILLUM. CORR.: On
NOISE REDUCTION: Auto
WHITE BALANCE: Fl. Daylight Color
WB COMP. A/B: A:0
WB COMP. G/M: M:0
ISO: Up to 6400
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION: -1/3 to 0
EFFECT: Bleach Bypass
SATURATION: +3
HUE: 0
HIGH/LOW KEY: +4
CONTRAST: 0
CONTRAST (HIGHLIGHT): +3
CONTRAST (SHADOW): -2
SHARPNESS: 0
TONING: Red
SHADING: +1
CLARITY: -1
