Revealing My Portra 400 recipe for FujiFilm Cameras + Sample Photos

The Ultimate Portra 400 film simulation recipe for Fujifilm Cameras! This is a film simulation I have been using for quite some time and have gotten a lot of request for and in this episode I reveal all of my settings! If this video gets 1000 likes I will drop my Kodachrome recipe! Subscribe for more street photography fujifilm content!
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[@brittanywinston9227]

Classic Chrome -- Grain off -- DR: 400 --- WB K5000 B +1 R -6 -- - highlight :0 --- shadow -2 --color: 2 ---sharpness: -2 ----NR -4

[@dwightsbeetfarms3611]

WB K5000/R:1 B:-6

[@klyncatindig3027]

Whats the iso?

[@daifok]

Saved me 10 minutes

[@MARKLINMAN1]

On Fujifilm weekly the WB Is 5200k. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@BrannndonM]

You mixed up red and blue. Red +1 and blue -6

[@MikeLikesChannel]

Classic Chrome Dynamic Range: DR-Auto Highlight: -1 Shadow: -1 Color: +2 Noise Reduction: -4 Sharpening: -2 Clarity: 0 Grain Effect: Off Color Chrome Effect: Strong Color Chrome Effect Blue: Weak White Balance: Auto, +1 Red & -4 Blue ISO: Auto, up to ISO 6400 Exposure Compensation: +1/3 to +1 (typically) I prefer this variant of Portra 400. Auto white balance makes it *much more flexible* than fixed, less dipping into the RAW files to tweak it later. I don’t think you need DR400 for Portra either.

[@carolingrimaldi]

It is always a good idea to set noise reduction to -4 in Fuji cameras. Grain is beautiful !

[@benjhaisch]

Damn! I’ve always struggled with the color simulations on Fujifilm. Not that they don’t look good, but they’re maybe 80% of the way that I’d like them to be. Excited to give these a try.

[@taterandy3958]

My experience is that you should experiment with the Fujifilm sims like Da King and said especially with X trans 2 sensor camera like the X PRO 1 or X-E2.

[@kevrosas1]

@@taterandy3958those have the X trans 1 sensor. The XT-1 & XE-2 have the X trans 2

[@ZakkWyldeBLS93]

I've found an X-Pro 1 for 50 euros and it's still a BOMB💪

[@josephtayloruk]

Deal of the Century!

[@rainerbuesching1]

you're so lucky :) .... below 350 bucks there's nothing here in Germany

[@charlestonealmacen]

Maccome??? Zio Billy che fortuna!

[@btswilliam]

Luuuuckkkyyyy

[@psndsh]

Wtf man 💀 sell it to me for 55

[@Santosss29]

I have an XT-20. Can’t wait to use try this film simulation! Also, I would love to see the other film simulations you use!

[@xboxdude456]

Just got an x100v, will try this out. Some other film recipes like Ilford would be awesome. Cheers!

[@Kylie-zm6vw]

That's why been trying to save up for a Fujifilm digital camera. I’ve been shooting film for almost 3 years now and it’s been getting more and more expensive plus with the global shortage of 35 mm colour negative films I really want to invest in a digital camera now.

[@SamiPaju]

I find DR400 to also give a really nice grain effect by itself :) Subtler than any actual grain effects, but enough to give the image a bit of character (when shooting at ISO 640).

[@unkr3at1v]

DR400 should require at least ISO 800

[@Mike3313]

Xtrans4 and greater at ISO 640, the sensors below are ISO 800 (a very few models might break this rule)@@unkr3at1v

[@wv2050]

Thanks for sharing, and yes please for sharing your film recipes, KJ! Much appreciated! 😀

[@CoffeeNdCameras]

This looks completely different on the newer sensors, still a great recipe overall though. Definitely want to see a updated version for the newer sensors and see your take on any changes you make

[@strippedlist]

YES MAKE A VIDEO WITH YOUR FUJI RECEPIES AND MAYBE EXPLAIN IN WHAT SITUATIONS U USE THEM OR CONDITION OF LIGHT AND COLORS

[@lucian_73]

My FujiFilm x100f is in the mail headed to Fuji to fix some things and clean. So as soon as it is back home I will use this recipe. Thank you!!

[@Suburb_hell]

My x100f EVF just messed up and now the curtain won’t close. And at that same time the manual focus switch stays on AF-C. It sucks cause it’s out of warranty.

[@lucian_73]

@@Suburb_hell mine is not under warranty also. I had them sent right back home because I can’t pay$500.

[@HakuMata_Snacks]

I got XT-20 recently. I am going to try it out soon :)

[@tsvetelinmonchev624]

I have a similar recipe but i use Pro neg standard and Daylight +2 -4 I chose pro neg especially because of the contrast you talk about in the video

[@Suburb_hell]

Care to share your full settings?

[@huntrrams]

ohh can you share the recipe pls

[@sneakingelephant]

Sweet, I love the look of portra 400, but it's definitely pretty damn pricey. I've slowly grabbed 2 boxes so I could photograph my cousin's wedding and other family events but would love to eventually try seeing if I can achieve that look digitally. thanks for this tutorial

[@disthymia6929]

One thing I noticed that film simulation struggles to emulate from film is the color bleed from sharp edges. If you're ever able to compare the same photograph of something using both film and digital (even with film simulation), look at the edges of buildings or signs. You should be able to see a slight diffusion of color as one element transitions to the other. The overall softness and diffusiveness of film is the biggest hurdle digital film simulation has currently.

[@fernandomamede6011]

well shot film is as crisp as digital... what you're talking about (color fringing) only happens on bad lenses, especially if you're shooting wide open

[@archstanton1628]

Gotcha, do these settings then fix everything in lightroom.. Great recipe.

[@filterfreephotography]

Your HP5 recipe would be interesting to see. I currently have a Tri-X on my X100F. Just loaded your Portra 400 on it and will try it out in the next few days.

[@CesarGonzalez-hw9dm]

I’m still waiting for the Kodachrome recipe 😔 0:59

[@urwholefamilydied]

Yo... subscribed dude. I've watched a lot of these fujifilm videos and yours are the best. Thanks for the content! (great shots too!).

[@samwise6644]

Thanks, Jvpes, as usual, you're the man - your videos are actually useful guides and to the point. Coming from film I really love Fuji and these recipes - so I adjusted my C4 button to this setting, and I'm experimenting with my video for this is well. I love the Portra look. Next I'm going to look for a Kodachrome recipe.

[@bunmeng007]

Color chrome effect, color effect blue of the X Trans 4 camera also help make it more Portra like. Can't wait for your Kodachrome recipe.

[@thogra6027]

In general: - Slightly overexpose - reduce contrast in postprocessing - add grain in postprocessing if you like it Film simulation: Classic Chrome Grain Effect: Off Dynamic Range: 400 White Balance: 5000kelvin, red +1, blue -4 (warm days), blue -6 (cooler days) Higlight Tone: 0 Shadow Tone: -2 Color: +2 Sharpness: -2 Noise reduction: -4

[@archievthapa3593]

You're awesome !!! didn't know this tweak even existed in FUJIFILM X-T200 !!! Its so amazing what you can really do with your FujiFilm !!!

[@_lavie]

were you able to achive this film recipe on XT200?

[@one901]

I tried it out on my x100F and it's a tad too warm. I do like it better at -4 but it's still a bit too warm. It's really really close though.

[@heres_the_sauce]

Going to try this recipe on my upcoming Seattle trip thanks!

[@RutgerVanWilgenburg]

Yhea please make a video on the other film stocks!!! I would love that😁

[@Simonsaysbrown]

Legend for this. Hyped to give it a shot on my XPro2

[@moodsbymark]

Great tips! I just got my xpro3 so I can’t wait to try these out for myself!

[@AlfonsoSprohnle]

Quality material ! Thanks for this video my dude

[@Camille-rt5yr]

Amazing ! Thank you for sharing!!

[@TECHNIKMM]

man I could watch fuji recipes videos all day long *_* I own a xt30 and i love how you can always find a new recipes and fall in love with it! Nice Video btw! Really enjoyed the content! worth a follow for sure!

[@kawika802]

Been a long time Canon user and just purchased a used X-T1 off of eBay last month and plan to use these settings. Thanks for the video.

[@taterandy3958]

I am a X T1 owner and I love the hell out of that camera especially with the XC-16-50 mm kit len!

[@VilarYuri]

Pleeease, show more recipes! haha

[@videobyjnt]

Thank you for sharing this recipe! Going to try this out over the weekend. Do you have a recipe for a cool look, sharp blues and green? Enjoy your channel, great topics!

[@ChickenNuggSwag]

Trying this with my fujifilm x100f thank you!!!

[@arturomaik]

Did it work?

[@chrisfoley.design]

Thanks for teaching how to save it!

[@huntrrams]

Love this portra! I was wondering if you can make a recipe based on Kodak Ultramax?

[@dennisjames5076]

You have just changed classic chrome. Then what? Do you save it? Is classic chrome now changed forever?

[@bseligson1]

Getting my x100v tomorrow perfect timing!

[@Jakechams]

HE RELEASED THE JUICY SAUCE!!!!!

[@KingJvpes]

LMAOO

[@francisbombus3949]

Thx Mate! Please more of this.

[@mikkelroulund8968]

Hi Jvpes, Super nice video. I’m normally using Astia as default, now compared to this simulation it seems almost artificial and cold😂 could you pause a little longer on your own photos of talk more over them or do a dias show at the end of the video. They are so nice and gives a bit of feel good atmosphere when watching these videos as therapi in a busy world😂

[@Menace601]

I’m gonna need to see that 160VC recipe!!!

[@kbstabs5982]

Very good, thanks!

[@ortsmitte]

Thanks you!! Another question: what microphone do you use for your videos ?

[@256k_]

damn it, just as i thought i was over the fuji GAS, you come out and show me this. damn you and your sexy jpeg colors

[@alienmoondudes8071]

Hi! I'm new to Fujifilm and I can't seem to save WB adjustments for custom film recipes. For example, when I want to create Recipe C1 based on FujiX Weekly I set my white balance to Sunny R+2 B-2. But when I want to create Recipe C2 I want to set white balance to Sunny R0 B+2, but the first custom recipe already has the WB shift set. Is there any way to set WB correction for custom recipes?

[@db9544]

I have the x100f and it can only save one white balance at a time. The V can save multiple from my understanding.

[@Lanniies]

Thank you for this!

[@urwholefamilydied]

All your shots are really great... do you sell prints? Or sell the file so I could make a print? (really digging on that Golden Gate shot with the seagull 2:24).

[@carmenoc93]

Hey guys, I'm new to the Fuji world and had one question regarding recipes. I bought a 2nd hand x100f and this comes with the film simulation of course. My question is: for adding recipes, do they go "on top" of the film simulations? or do they recipes go somewhere else, on this custom settings part? I'm afraid of deleting the default ones that come with the camera and not use the recipes... Not sure if I'm explaining myself but would appreciate some help.

[@tuomopoika]

Pro 400H would be nice to figure out since you can't get it in 35mm anymore.

[@julesrlz]

Fujixweekly has recipe that’s quite close :)

[@tuomopoika]

@@julesrlz thanks, I need to check that out

[@arturomaik]

Does the lens that you use affects or change this recipe look? Im using the 15-45mm kit that comes with camera and it does not look good 😢

[@kad819]

Thank you for this presentation ... it works with the X100V?

[@abdihassan796]

Do you still fix your images in lightroom after using the film simulation?

[@freekvanbuul5100]

Thank you for this video. Is it preferable to use ISO 400 for the simulation? And what is the best way to make it a bit less warm (for portraiture)? Thanx again!

[@GabrielGGabGattringer]

I really wish such a recipe would exist for Sony Alpha cameras like my A6300

[@patrickjclarke]

I highly recommend DxO PhotoLab with FilmPack 6. Great film sims, amazing camera body sims and they now even have Fuji digital Film sims. I love the CCD Colors straight out of my OG Sony A100, and I apply the A100 sim to my Leica M240 files and it’s really really close.

[@one901]

That would be awesome

[@one901]

That would be awesome

[@jenythingunderthesun]

Can you save white balance in your simulations for Xpro2?

[@FelixBrehh]

I'm using an X-E1 so my camera doesn't have Classic Chrome, would Pro Neg standard be the closest?

[@javenturner1]

I have an XF10 - Would this work the same?

[@bianx817]

Interesting! Have your tried portra 160 NC? Is it very different from portra 400?

[@shuabshungne8043]

Hi Jvipes; I have learned a lot from your videos. Thank you!!! I do have a question. Why are my fotos made with my 26 megapixels Fujifilm X100V camera only maximum 17 to 18 megapixels? (Set with image size: L, and image quality: fine) Is this the maximum for JPEGs? Or, how do I get the maximum 26 megapixels out of my camera?

[@madacenyc]

Sounds like you are digitally zoomed in with the 50 and 70 zoom

[@db9544]

Check to see if the files are MB or MP

[@PhaneendraRampalli]

Unable to set the Dynamic Range to 400. It’s greyed out for me

[@hamzatatta952]

Hi hope your well. Could you kindly drop your film recipe you used in this and any other you would recommend especially for portraits thanks

[@-grey]

Why negative Blue when you can just increase the K? K5600 is probably a lot like K5000 with -4 Blue.

[@Yuu-xj4kc]

can u release one for portra 160? I saw a bunch of videos but it honestly doesn't come close to me!

[@Somemjf]

Great video, question. For the recipes how many can you store in camera? Confused about saving it under the c7 spot. I already have a recipe saved under c7, do I add this new one under a diff custom mode? How many of these can I add? Thx

[@nikkiwinston6814]

do you recommend this or adjusting for the X-H2S?

[@-AtomsPhere-]

I wish I could do this with my Fuji x100 original. Is there a way to get this look with Astia instead of Classic Chrome?

[@fabian9155]

Hey - thank you so much for all your great work on these recipes. I'm in love with my new X-E1 and wish Fuji would revive that sensor. I came across an awesome Interpretation of Portra 400 there which is based on pro neg high (don't like color chrome - mostly boring). I spend the day trying to mimic that result on the x100v - it is unbelievable how different the base settings need to be if you want to achieve the same results. It comes down to whitebalalance a lot and color saturation. Whereas the xe-1 only needs a - 1 redshift - the x100v needed a +3 redshift (x-e1 is at 6300k, x100v is at 6700) and plus 3 color setting. It's all about the warmth these newer sensors are missing. Pretty happy with the result though. Have you had similar experiences?

[@yuurioholland8243]

I have xt20, i wanna try this

[@ManlyHK1]

If I use these film settings to make videos does it mean I don’t need to bother doing colour grading in post production? If so is Fuji a better brand for film making than Sony?

[@AtaBoraBasar]

ok, for much more film simulation FujiXWeekly. :)

[@kimberlyrivera357]

can this be also used in fujifilm x-a3? thanks!

[@braaji]

Great, do you have Kodak royal gold 400 recipe?

[@by_jameelnajar]

Is there no custom option on xt100?

[@tiovitto1086]

Hello bro, XT 30 ii can do this? Bcs i hv setting color chrome effect and color chrome FX blue

[@celluloidmountains316]

Can anybody tell me which Lens and squarehood we can see on his camera in the video at 3:10 ? Thank you guys

[@_lavie]

Does this work on XT200?

[@thechuggs8997]

next do pro400H pls!

[@rainerbuesching1]

thumps up # 586 :) not too far to 1.000

[@arleneisabela31]

Can recipes be done on x100s?

[@alishmaly1]

Will it work with Xpro-3?

[@anhquan237]

damn! i wish i had a fuji camera

[@botanicals9597]

Heck yeah, this video was extremely helpful. Got a xt30 during 2020 Covid and haven’t used it much until now. Glad I found this. Once I have those things put into the camera, is there a way I can save it? I’m still extremely new to photography

[@jasonlepore3427]

Yes, there is. All you have to do is scroll through the I.Q. menu, press save custom setting, select one, press edit, and then program the settings into it.

[@derlynmeneses9314]

@@jasonlepore3427 I have the XT30 too. I cannot tweak the WB, is there a way around it?

[@kyu_273]

is it possible xtran 1 sensor version?

[@Jayy559]

Can someone link me the camera and all the accessories he has on the camera please.

[@geraldsaved]

I love your videos. Man I tried going your on your IG for some reason I show as blocked ? Idk

[@Nattsumi006]

nice

[@proseccofresh]

i dont have sharpness and shadow settings on my xe4

[@thecaptainnoah]

Zone curve ?

[@normankellogg6624]

more on this camera-that's not a request- it's an order

[@edscannell1019]

HP5 please 👍🏻

[@danidero]

🧡🙏🏻

[@francisortile]

Will it go with x100s?

[@MikeLikesChannel]

No classic chrome... stick to Astia.

[@StarSwarm.]

Except 20 years from now the photos are low res but film will still be film! 😉

[@19kevin94dederichs]

Maybe somebody can help me here. If I set this recipe up my photos are waaaay to much orange. Far away from Portra. Maybe someone can help me here.

[@SneakyCaleb]

You are missing one of the most important parts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@one901]

👀👀

[@monadgrips4860]

whuuut?? tell me your secret

[@monadgrips4860]

@almost smart

[@thomaspopple2291]

Well, looks like another film channel is biting the dust. Seen a lot of channels lately moving to digital. They all say the same thing. "It's not about the tools, it's about the photos." When it comes to art I tend to agree, generally. But when it comes to watching youtube vids, for many of us film shooters, it's about the tools. The cool cameras, the choice of film, development. Etc.

[@Adrian-wd4rn]

Good. They inflated the prices of film and cameras and spammed instagram with half assed shots.