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FAVOURITE FUJIFILM RECIPES

26/2/2021

Fujifilm cameras have the incredible ability to produce analog-like, organic images with soft skin tones and filmic colours. They call these presets "film simulations." Here are two of my favourite recipes, one for studio photography and the other for shooting movies. Keep in mind that you do need more recent cameras for the movie recipe, which relies on Fujifilm's "Eterna" simulation. For holiday stills I love to use Craig Bergonzoni's "1979" recipe linked here.

STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY
   •   BASE FILM SIMULATION: ASTIA
   •   DYNAMIC RANGE: DR100
   •   COLOR: -2
   •   SHARPNESS: -1
   •   HIGHLIGHT TONE: +2
   •   SHADOW TONE: -2
   •   NOISE REDUCTION: -2

SHOOTING MOVIES
   •   BASE FILM SIMULATION: ETERNA
   •   DYNAMIC RANGE: DR100
   •   COLOR: -2
   •   SHARPNESS: -2
   •   HIGHLIGHT TONE: -2
   •   SHADOW TONE: -2
   •   NOISE REDUCTION: -2

Favourite shows of 2020

2/12/2020

Snowpiercer (TNT / Netflix): a tough, political action drama with plenty of ideas and engaging characters. In 2020, the thought of a group of people in a confined setting yearning for freedom couldn't be more relevant.

The Boys (Amazon): this controversial and exciting take on the superhero genre is worth the binge. The show simultaneously tackles corporate America, racism, sexism and (anti-)heroism. It manages to reconcile many diverging viewpoints into action-packed episodes, while remaining character-driven. Top points for the gorgeous 6K cinematography.

Teenage Bounty Hunters (Netflix): a real gem of a show, with charismatic and funny leads who stumble through their early adult lives while trying to do their jobs as bounty hunters.

Alex Rider (IMDb TV / Amazon): finally, a take on Alex Rider that delivers exactly what the novels cannot but tease with glamorous action, slick editing and an awesome soundtrack. The main character is grounded and well fleshed out thanks to an array of good supporting characters and a gritty London setting. It's a shame this took so long to get made.

The Umbrella Academy (Universal / Netflix): a human and comedic look at a dysfunctional family of 'heroes' who all have reasons to hate each other. Very engaging and well directed.