Frequently asked questions

The profiles were created using a combination of Lightroom, CameraRAW, 3D LUT Creator, and Lattice. 3D LUT Creator and Lattice offer more precise color manipulation tools than Lightroom, allowing for greater accuracy in film emulation. A ProPhoto RGB color space was used across all platforms to ensure that no colors are clamped when working with RAW images.

Even with RAW photos, color and contrast output can vary from camera to camera. For proper film emulation, consistency across different cameras is crucial, which is why these additional steps were taken; The debayering profile used for the emulations is Adobe Neural, which is the flattest standard profile available. After this, a unique conversion transform is applied to each camera-specific profile, ensuring that all cameras start with the same base look. Once this is established, the same film emulation grade can be applied across all the different camera profiles, maintaining consistency and accuracy in the final result.

There is a .jpg version available, but these emulations are designed for the highest accuracy when used on RAW photos. A RAW file provides a neutral baseline, ensuring consistency across different camera sensors. In contrast, a .jpg image already has a camera manufacturer's profile applied, which can alter colors and tones, making the emulation less precise. For the most authentic results, using RAW files is recommended.

Profiles are better for film emulation because they control how Lightroom processes colors, allowing for more accurate skin tones and subtle color shifts that presets can’t achieve. Profiles apply a consistent color transformation without interfering with exposure, contrast, or other edits.

Presets are saved adjustments that modify Lightroom’s sliders, applying a set of changes like exposure, contrast, and color settings. Profiles, on the other hand, alter how Lightroom renders colors and tones without moving any sliders. They apply a predefined look at a deeper level and can be adjusted in strength using the "Profile Amount" slider.