Film Recipe - Newspaper - Film Base (Monochrome)

Fujifilm Recipes

24 Oct

Step back in time with my Fujifilm recipe, meticulously crafted to replicate the classic black-and-white newspaper imagery. Unleash the nostalgia of a bygone era with this recipe, adding a vintage charm to your modern photography. Immerse yourself in the timeless appeal of monochrome newspaper aesthetics and capture life's moments with the distinctive look of yesteryears, all thanks to Fujifilm's innovative technology.

Newspaper Black and White Fujifilm Recipe

Newspaper Fujifilm Film Recipe

In the 1970s and 1980s, black-and-white newspaper photos held a distinct and iconic visual style that shaped how people consumed news. The limitations of printing technology of that era influenced the appearance of these images. Typically, photos were produced with halftone dots, transforming grayscale images into tiny black dots on a white background. The varying density of these dots created shades of grey, making a distinctive, gritty texture that was a hallmark of black and white newspaper photographs.

These photos were often high-contrast, meaning the dark areas were intense, and the highlights were starkly white, giving images a crisp, bold look. Due to the relatively low resolution of newspaper printing presses, the detail captured in these photos was limited compared to modern digital photography. Yet, this unique aesthetic had its charm and became integral to the newspaper reading experience. The visual character of black and white newspaper photos from the 1970s and 1980s is now recognized as a nostalgic and enduring symbol of the era's journalism and storytelling.

Fujifilm JPEG Settings:

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Film Simulation - Acros + Ye
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Grain Effect - Strong
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Grain Size - Small
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WB Shift - R:-4 B:-3
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Highlight Tone - +4
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Shadow Tone - +4
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Sharpness - +2
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Clarity - 0
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NOTE: Some settings may not be available on every Fujifilm Camera

Newspaper: Black & White Film Simulation Recipe (Sample Images)

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