Neo-Noir Origin: Movie-Like Recipe For Fujifilm Cameras

Inspired by dark, moody films, this look is all about deep shadows, striking contrasts, and colors that create a sense of mystery. You can now replicate this cinematic style using custom film recipes with Fujifilm cameras. One of the newest and most exciting Neo-Noir recipes is the Neo-Noir Origin, following the Neo Noir Intense Green. This recipe is designed for Fujifilm X-Series cameras with the Eterna Cinema film simulation and works beautifully for daytime and nighttime photography.

In this blog post, we’ll break down what makes the Neo-Noir Origin recipe unique, how it captures the look and feel of neo-noir films, and why it’s an excellent tool for photographers who want to create cinematic images.

What Is the Neo-Noir Origin Recipe?

The Neo-Noir Origin recipe builds on the success of the Neo-Noir Intense Green recipe, which created surreal, green-tinted photos with deep shadows. However, Neo-Noir Origin is designed to be more balanced, allowing you to shoot in both bright daylight and low-light conditions. The recipe is based on the Eterna Cinema film simulation, known for its muted tones and strong contrasts. This makes it perfect for creating neo-noir cinema’s vintage, film-like look.

Why Use Eterna Cinema?

The Fujifilm Eterna Cinema film simulation gives your photos a soft, movie-like look. It has low contrast and muted colours, making your images look more cinematic and less intense. It’s great for video and still photos, especially if you want a flat, subtle look that you can easily edit later. This style works well in different lighting, and it’s perfect for street photography, portraits, and landscapes where you want to keep the details in the dark and bright areas. Eterna Cinema is a good choice if you like a more film-like feel in your photos than using the Classic Negative film simulation.

Key Settings of the Neo-Noir Origin Recipe

One of the most critical parts of the Neo-Noir Origin recipe is its fine-tuned white balance shift. White balance controls the overall tone of your image, and this recipe carefully adjusts it to create cooler shadows and warmer highlights. This balance mimics the lighting in neo-noir films, where the contrast between light and shadow creates a dramatic atmosphere.

This setup cools down the shadows (making them amber, slightly with the Blade Runner look) while keeping the highlights warm, giving your photos a unique, cinematic feel. It works well whether shooting in bright sunlight or darker nighttime settings.

By reducing the color intensity, the focus shifts to the contrasts and composition rather than the colors themselves. The slight boost in sharpness ensures that your images still have a crisp, detailed look, even in darker scenes.

Daytime and Nighttime Flexibility

What makes the Neo-Noir Origin recipe stand out is its flexibility. Unlike some film recipes best suited for specific lighting conditions, this recipe works beautifully for daytime and nighttime photography. During the day, it captures a rich tonal range, with soft shadows and vibrant highlights that still have a moody feel. At night, it creates deep, dark shadows and punchy highlights that define the neo-noir look.

Photography has always been about telling stories, and one of the most dramatic styles out there is neo-noir, which uses essential street photography compositions. No matter when or where you’re shooting, the Neo-Noir Origin recipe adapts to the lighting, making it a versatile tool for photographers who want a consistent, cinematic style.

Neo-Noir Origin Film Recipe Custom Settings

Film Simulation

Eterna Cinema

Highlight

+2

Shadow

+1

Color

+4

Sharpness

-1

Noise Reduction

-4

Grain Effect / Grain Size

Weak, Small

Color Chrome Effect / FX Blue

Off / Off

WB / Color Temperature

5600K, Red 7, Blue 0

Exposure Compensation

up to -2/3 to +2/3

ISO

Auto up to ISO 6400

Clarity

0

Dynamic Range

DR100

Conclusion

The Neo-Noir Origin recipe is a fantastic tool for Fujifilm photographers looking to add a cinematic, film-like touch to their images. Whether you’re capturing urban landscapes, portraits, or moody street scenes, this recipe allows you to shoot in bright daylight and low-light environments while maintaining that iconic neo-noir look. Learn how to shoot in low light.

By carefully balancing color, contrast, and grain, this recipe delivers a modern take on a classic film genre, giving your photos a unique, dramatic atmosphere. If you’re ready to bring the world of neo-noir cinema into your photography, the Neo-Noir Origin recipe is your ticket to stunning, movie-like images.

Happy shooting!

Sample Photos

Fujifilm Neo Noir Movie Recipe
Fujifilm X-T4, SIRUI Sniper 23mm f1.2 - Kuala Lumpur 2024
Neo Noir Origin Cinematic Fujifilm Recipe
Fujifilm X-T4, SIRUI Sniper 23mm f1.2 - Kuala Lumpur 2024
Neo Noir Origin Fujifilm Cinematic Recipe
Fujifilm X-T4, SIRUI Sniper 23mm f1.2 - Kuala Lumpur 2024
Neo Noir Origin Fujifilm Recipe Low Light
Fujifilm X-T4, SIRUI Sniper 23mm f1.2 - Kuala Lumpur 2024
Neo Noir Origin Fujifilm Eterna Cinema Recipe
Fujifilm X-T4, SIRUI Sniper 23mm f1.2 - Kuala Lumpur 2024
Neo Noir Origin Low Light Recipe
Fujifilm X-T4, SIRUI Sniper 23mm f1.2 - Kuala Lumpur 2024
Neo Noir Origin Movie-Like Recipe
Fujifilm X-T4, SIRUI Sniper 23mm f1.2 - Kuala Lumpur 2024
Neo Noir Origin Recipe Fujifilm Camera
Fujifilm X-T4, SIRUI Sniper 23mm f1.2 - Kuala Lumpur 2024
Neo Noir Origin Fujifilm Recipe
Fujifilm X-T4, SIRUI Sniper 23mm f1.2 - Kuala Lumpur 2024

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