Fuji’s Classic Chrome film simulation is one of my absolute favorites. It’s grading is iconic and customizable. This variation, which I call Classic Grunge, adds a filmic vintage look to images.

I put this together for a recent trip to Los Angeles and was curious how it would perform amongst the greenness of LA’s acclaimed Huntington Library & Botanical Gardens. I am pleased with the results!

These images were taken as JPEGS with the X100F and adjusted lightly in CaptureOne, with a matte S-curve applied to complete the look.

Classic Grunge is about setting a mood, not about perfect images. It works best when overexposed by a half stop (give or take) and invites you to embrace bright highlights and deep shadows to create stark contrasts. It was fun to experiment with this as a creative element when making images, and I found the recipe to be playful and carefree.

Classic Grunge created interesting images in range of shooting conditions, from the bright cloudless afternoon sun to shady bamboo forests and naturally-lit indoors.

FUJIFILM SIMULATION RECIPE: CLASSIC GRUNGE

Film Simulation: Classic Chrome
WB: 5000k
WB Shift: R-3, B-6
DR: 200%
ISO: Auto
Color: +2
Shadows: +1
Highlights: +1
Sharpness: -2
Noise Reduction: -2