Help? How to create 35mm Film Development Style to Digital?

[stephen.hem]

Hello!

Well I'm new to the forums and my name is Will. I would love to say thanks for reading the thread. I had a specific question I hope that someone might be able to answer. So during the last couple of year I've taken my photo's both on either 120 and 35mm film or with my DSLR Nikon. Yet the same detail as in warmth, color, and aged look I get with my film I also want to do within in Adobe Lightroom but with the photos taken on my Nikon.







I've put up some examples. I've tried fooling around in Adobe Lightroom with the raw files I've taken. Yet I just can't come up with the same result. Any help?

Thank you!

-Will

[OsmosisStudios]

Search google for a "Vintage photoshop action". You'll find tons.

[stephen.hem]

Really? Would I be able to use this script in adobe lightroom? Also thank you!

[OsmosisStudios]

I dont know: I dont use Lightroom. There may be other methods specific to that software, but googling something like "Vintage effect Lightroom" should get you somewhere.

[LoveDSLR]

Originally Posted by stephen.hem

I've put up some examples. I've tried fooling around in Adobe Lightroom with the raw files I've taken. Yet I just can't come up with the same result. Any help?

Some Lightroom presets here: 18 free Color Print Film Emulation Lightroom presets | PresetsHeaven

* Fuji Pro 160C
* Fuji Pro 160S
* Fuji Pro 400H
* Fuji Reala +1 Stop
* Fuji Reala +2 Stops
* Fuji Reala 100
* Kodak Portra 160 NC
* Kodak Portra 160 VC
* Kodak Ultra Color 100UC

There are some Nikon Film Emulation Picture controls as well (work on some Nikon bodies): Nikon Picture Controls - Velvia, Astia, Optima

Agfa Optima
Fuji Astia
Fuji Superia Reala
Fuji Vlvia
Kodak Ektachrome
Kodak Kodachrom
Kodak Portra

[kencaleno]

Here's how to emulate Kodak Tri-X black and white, and Fuji Velvia slide film

Tri-X

1. Desaturate color

Use either the hue/saturation or desaturate command to remove all color from the image.

2. Add monochrome noise (about 3-5%)

3. Adjust levels
Although optional, this step can really add to the mood of the shot. Experiment using the adjust levels command to change the brightness and contrast of the image. Remember that each image is unique, and the best way to find the best level settings is to experiment.
Bleach Highlights
move the highlight slider to the left - this will start to cause the highlights to overexpose
Deepen Shadows
move the shadow slider a very small amount to the right
Adjust Midtones
adjust the midtone slider to taste -

Digital Velvia

1. increase color saturation (optional)

To further exaggerate the color, increase the saturation by a few percent.
2. Sharpen (optional)

3. add monochrome noise (optional)
If you choose to add noise/film grain, try the "monochrome" noise option.
4. adjust brightness/contrast
Increase the image contrast by a small amount - experiment with moving the brightness - also a slight amount.



Regards, Ken

[OsmosisStudios]

Thanks ken, btu the OP was looking for LIGHTROOM settings.

And by the way, how on earth can you have a "Velvia" workflow that has "increase saturation" as an option? Thats pretty much what Velvia does!

[stephen.hem]

LoveDSLR: Would these be profiles I load onto the camera?

These are all great suggestions.. Thank you!

[LoveDSLR]

Originally Posted by stephen.hem

LoveDSLR: Would these be profiles I load onto the camera?

Yes if you have compatible camera.

[stephen.hem]

Thanks for the links and the help!