Ethereia
For mobile photographers seeking a touch of vintage aesthetics, Pearla’s “Ethereia” recipe offers an intriguing exploration of colour and mood. This recipe delivers a unique visual language.
- Bluish hues: Evoking a sense of coolness and tranquillity, reminiscent of twilight or coastal landscapes.
- Grainy texture: A deliberate addition, adding depth and texture to the image.
- Balanced contrast: Maintaining natural-looking highlights and shadows for a pleasing and nuanced visual representation.
- Muted pastel tones: Soft, desaturated colours lend a gentle and ethereal quality to the captured scene.
- Rich reds: Certain red tones are preserved with greater saturation, adding a touch of vibrancy and visual interest.
The foundation of this recipe lies in Pearla’s “Visage” film simulation, drawing inspiration from the renowned Kodak Portra 400 film. Building upon this base, “Ethereia” introduces subtle adjustments to temperature, contrast, and highlights while maintaining the deeper red tones characteristic of Portra.
Recipe:
- Film Simulation: Visage
- Shadows/Highlights: 0/0
- Colour Balance Cyan/Red: -2
- Colour Balance Magenta/Green: -2
- Colour Balance Yellow/Blue: 1
- Colour Chrome Effect: Off
- Colour Chrome Effect Blue: Off
- Saturation: 0
- Vibrance: 0
- Midtone Details: 0
- Grain: Standard
- Grain Strength: Medium
- Bloom: 0
Maximizing “Ethereia”:
Utilize natural light: “Ethereia” thrives in soft, diffused lighting conditions, often found during overcast days or in the shade.
Remember, these settings serve as a starting point; feel free to adjust them based on your artistic vision and shooting environment. Experimentation and exploration are key to discovering what works best for you and developing your distinct photographic style.