It’s like having the power of a RAW file over a piece of film – you have total control to make it look however you want.Īnd lastly, lets not forget how much money you’ll save. The less time I can spend in front of a computer, the better.Įach of the photos you’ve seen in this post were processed in 5 clicks or less (minus exposure and vignette adjustments). I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again… Have a look at the comparison I’ve made below: Pan F / HP5 / Delta 3200 – Comparison Save Time, Save Money
You can buy them here, and save 15% (applied at the checkout). Delta 3200 – very fast film, lots of grain.HP5 – higher dynamic range, softer contrast, faster film.Pan F – high detail, low grain, rich contrast.Here’s the films you have at your disposal in this pack: You can choose between all three film types, depending on what suits your photo the best. The great thing about presets though is that you’re not tied to a particular film. When I’ve shot on black and white film in the past, I’ve tended to use HP5, as it’s the most readily available film.īut as it turns out, I far prefer the look of Pan F as I like my B+W photos to be quite contrasty. If I were to change the filter colour, this man’s orange jumper would have changed shades dramatically. Shot with my new Olympus EM5 mk ii, I processed this without a colour filter. Pan F, Highlight Hard, Yellow FilterĪs the sun was very low in the sky (winter), it outlines the ladies on the right, and this looks awesome in black and white. I decided to take a step back and take a contextual photo of the photographer’s pit. With so much colour going on at once, it can be a little overwhelming. Lauryn Hill at a concert in a Roman Amphitheatre in Pula, Croatia. Pan F, Highlight Hard, Shadow Soft, Red Filter, Slight Vignetteįound in an arcade in Tokyo, Japan… Pan F, Shadow Hard, Green Filter I came across this indoor market in Ningbo, China and I really like the contrast between the two halves of the frame, and the overall texture which is highlighted by the Pan F preset. When I’m traveling, I do my best to get off a bus in an area I don’t know, and just start taking photos. It didn’t really work in colour, but using the Delta 3200 preset, the added grain added a very cool texture to the photo. Taken in Shanghai, this photo was shot from the hip, but I could never work out how I should process it. Pan F, All Soft, Red Filter, Vignetteīelieve it or not, the plant that’s occupying the majority of the frame is actually yellow, but the overcast weather meant that it was very soft, which looks great in Black and White with a red filter. Textures always look more interesting in black and white, which is why the hair in this photo compliments the tone of this photo so well. HP5, Highlights Hard, Shadows Soft, Yellow Filter However, when you convert it to black and white, it creates a very interesting dynamic range of tones. Shot at a fish market in Busan, Korea, the sheer number of colours makes it a very busy photo to look at. This photo was taken at dusk, and I particularly like the way the water looks almost metallic. Lets have a look at some of the photos I’ve processed with these presets… (check the image captions to see the settings I chose) Kirk has been absolutely meticulous in creating these gorgeous presets, which I use to process my photos in as little as three clicks. They’re built for both Adobe Lightroom, and Adobe Camera Raw. I love using them, and recently he’s released some new B+W presets, which emulate the classic look of Ilford’s B+W film, including HP5, Pan F, and Delta 3200. Since December of last year I’ve been using the Mastin Labs presets made by my friend Kirk Mastin, which he sent to me in return for a favour. I’d lost the authentic film look that I crave… until now. So I sent my film cameras home, and I’ve been ‘lugging’ it out with my digital ever since. It’s hard to find anywhere that can process the film to a high standard, and then provide me with hi-res scans onto a memory stick. I’ve not shot on film all year because I’m traveling. I love shooting on film (that look and feel is unbeatable).
I don’t process my images all that much.If you’ve been following this site for long, you’ll have noticed two things: What I’m about to share with you wasn’t sent to me (I found it), but it is definitely something I feel you should know about. I never share any of what gets sent my way, as it usually doesn’t fit in with the purpose of this website (or it’s just not very good). Usually an ebook, a Kickstarter, or an event of some sort. Almost every week, I receive an email from a photographer who’s trying to promote something new.