Fuji Recipe: Kodak Ektachrome Style

• Film Simulation: Provia (for more neutral, balanced colors with a slight coolness, mimicking Ektachrome’s color balance)
• Dynamic Range: DR100 (to enhance contrast, making the highlights and shadows more pronounced)
• Highlight Tone: +2 (to brighten highlights, replicating the punchy contrast of Ektachrome)
• Shadow Tone: -2 (to deepen the shadows, enhancing the overall contrast and drama in the image)
• Color: +1 (to boost saturation, especially in blues and greens, mimicking the vibrant colors Ektachrome is known for)
• Sharpness: +2 (for a crisp, fine detail that mirrors the sharpness of Ektachrome slide film)
• Noise Reduction: -3 (to maintain the natural, subtle grain of film, keeping the texture film-like)
• Grain Effect: Weak, Small (to replicate the fine grain Ektachrome is known for, without it being overly noticeable)
• White Balance: AutoWB Shift: +1 Red, -2 Blue (to cool down the image slightly and add a subtle blue cast to reflect Ektachrome's cooler tones, while balancing the overall color palette)
  

Best Shooting Tips for Kodak Ektachrome Look

1. Lighting: Ektachrome shines in daylight and natural light. For the best results, shoot during bright, clear days, especially in scenes with blue skies and vibrant landscapes. Ektachrome’s cool tones will enhance skies and foliage.
2. Subject Matter: Landscape, nature, and architecture photography work beautifully with this recipe. Ektachrome captures color and detail in a way that emphasizes the beauty of the natural world, so focus on vivid, dynamic scenes with rich blue and green tones.
3. Composition: Aim for compositions with strong contrast—bright skies, bold shadows, and clean lines. Ektachrome's vivid saturation and detail will highlight texture and depth, so embrace high-contrast scenes where color plays a prominent role.
4. Lens Choice: A sharp wide-angle lens (e.g., 24mm f/1.4, 35mm f/1.4) will help capture the fine detail and contrast in wide landscapes or cityscapes, making the most of the vivid colors and high sharpness of the recipe.
5. Post-Processing Tip: Avoid overly boosting colors, as this recipe is already set to give you vibrant, balanced tones. Keep your edits minimal to preserve the natural feel, but feel free to adjust exposure if you’re looking for a slightly more dramatic effect.