Kodachrome 64 "look"

altopiet · 01-15-2019, 02:00 AM

Hi, have anyone tried to emulate the "look" of Kodachrome 64, by changing the camera JPEG settings, and if so, how successful and what settings or changes did they make?

Dartmoor Dave · 01-15-2019, 02:14 AM - **4 Likes**

I think it would be impossible to get anywhere close to a convincing Kodachrome 64 look just by tweaking jpeg settings. I've used the Kodachrome 64 emulation in Alien Skin Exposure now and then, and I've got a friend who applies it to just about every shot he takes, but even that is really only slightly Kodachrome-like.

My family asked me to take the projector along for a slideshow this Christmas for the first time in years, and the verdict was unanimous: the only thing that comes close to the magic of Kodachrome is Kodachrome.

**twilhelm** · 01-15-2019, 03:50 AM

What Dartmoor Dave said. I’ve used several presets, and done my own tweaks, but Kodachrome is the only thing that’s really looks like Kodachrome.

altopiet · 01-15-2019, 04:35 AM

Thanks, if I can just get something close to those colors, I'll be very happy

Paul the Sunman · 01-15-2019, 04:38 AM

Much easier to do in post processing of RAW than trying to tweak jpegs straight out of camera.

altopiet · 01-15-2019, 05:16 AM

Originally posted by Paul the Sunman

Much easier to do in post-processing of RAW than trying to tweak jpegs straight out of camera.

I do shoot RAW+, but with 13-hour workdays, 6 days a week, finding time for PP is limited. That's the reason I'm trying to find an alternative...

**twilhelm** · 01-15-2019, 05:17 AM

Originally posted by altopiet

Thanks, if I can just get something close to those colors, I'll be very happy

If you’re willing to shoot Raw, There is a preset for Rawtherapee that comes close to those colors.

Dartmoor Dave · 01-15-2019, 06:09 AM - **2 Likes**

If it's any help, here's a recent shot that I've just added Alien Skin Exposure Kodachrome 64 emulation to as a test:

Without Kodachrome emulation:

With Kodachrome emulation:

altopiet · 01-15-2019, 06:10 AM

Originally posted by twilhelm

If you’re willing to shoot Raw, There is a preset for Rawtherapee that comes close to those colors.

Thanks, I'll look into it...

**pepperberry farm** · 01-15-2019, 06:55 AM

I know that DxO has a Filmpack app that has several filters, including Kodachrome 64...

**Larrymc** · 01-15-2019, 10:00 AM

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

I know that DxO has a Filmpack app that has several filters, including Kodachrome 64...

DXO Film Pack 5 essential has Kodachrome 64 emulation and they offer a 30 day trial. Film Pack 5 runs standalone and doesn't need PhotoLab to run so it may be an alternative to a lot of processing.

**denpapp** · 01-15-2019, 10:06 AM - **1 Like**

I've seen some absolutely beautiful film like images with a CCD sensor cam and Takumar lenses. A salute to you Dartmoor Dave

**DeepThrob** · 01-15-2019, 11:01 AM - **1 Like**

Imagenomic Real Grain

**StiffLegged** · 01-15-2019, 11:52 AM - **4 Likes**

Kodachrome....
They give us those nice bright colours,
Give us the green of summer,
Make you think all the world's a sunny day (oh, yeah).
I got a N...

...that's enough of that!

**Oakland Rob** · 01-16-2019, 07:07 PM - **1 Like**

There are also profiles and presets for Lr/Ps. Like About Kodachrome inspired Classic K14 Lightroom Preset ? The Classic Presets, or Gavin Gough · Kodachrome Presets · Editorial, Humanitarian & Travel Photographer

01-15-2019, 02:00 AM	#1
altopiet Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: The Gem of the Karoo, South Africa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,307	Kodachrome 64 "look" Hi, have anyone tried to emulate the "look" of Kodachrome 64, by changing the camera JPEG settings, and if so, how successful and what settings or changes did they make?

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01-15-2019, 02:14 AM - 4 Likes	#2
Dartmoor Dave Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Dartmoor, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,890	I think it would be impossible to get anywhere close to a convincing Kodachrome 64 look just by tweaking jpeg settings. I've used the Kodachrome 64 emulation in Alien Skin Exposure now and then, and I've got a friend who applies it to just about every shot he takes, but even that is really only slightly Kodachrome-like. My family asked me to take the projector along for a slideshow this Christmas for the first time in years, and the verdict was unanimous: the only thing that comes close to the magic of Kodachrome is Kodachrome.

01-15-2019, 03:50 AM	#3
twilhelm Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,369	What Dartmoor Dave said. I’ve used several presets, and done my own tweaks, but Kodachrome is the only thing that’s really looks like Kodachrome.

01-15-2019, 04:35 AM	#4
altopiet Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: The Gem of the Karoo, South Africa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,307 Original Poster	Thanks, if I can just get something close to those colors, I'll be very happy

01-15-2019, 04:38 AM	#5
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,847	Much easier to do in post processing of RAW than trying to tweak jpegs straight out of camera.

01-15-2019, 05:16 AM	#6
altopiet Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: The Gem of the Karoo, South Africa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,307 Original Poster	Originally posted by Paul the Sunman Much easier to do in post-processing of RAW than trying to tweak jpegs straight out of camera. I do shoot RAW+, but with 13-hour workdays, 6 days a week, finding time for PP is limited. That's the reason I'm trying to find an alternative...

01-15-2019, 05:17 AM	#7
twilhelm Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,369	Originally posted by altopiet Thanks, if I can just get something close to those colors, I'll be very happy If you’re willing to shoot Raw, There is a preset for Rawtherapee that comes close to those colors.

01-15-2019, 06:09 AM - 2 Likes	#8
Dartmoor Dave Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Dartmoor, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,890	If it's any help, here's a recent shot that I've just added Alien Skin Exposure Kodachrome 64 emulation to as a test: Without Kodachrome emulation: With Kodachrome emulation:

01-15-2019, 06:10 AM	#9
altopiet Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: The Gem of the Karoo, South Africa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,307 Original Poster	Originally posted by twilhelm If you’re willing to shoot Raw, There is a preset for Rawtherapee that comes close to those colors. Thanks, I'll look into it...

01-15-2019, 06:55 AM	#10
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,766	I know that DxO has a Filmpack app that has several filters, including Kodachrome 64...

01-15-2019, 10:00 AM	#11
Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,252	Originally posted by pepperberry farm I know that DxO has a Filmpack app that has several filters, including Kodachrome 64... DXO Film Pack 5 essential has Kodachrome 64 emulation and they offer a 30 day trial. Film Pack 5 runs standalone and doesn't need PhotoLab to run so it may be an alternative to a lot of processing.

01-15-2019, 10:06 AM - 1 Like	#12
denpapp Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 186	I've seen some absolutely beautiful film like images with a CCD sensor cam and Takumar lenses. A salute to you Dartmoor Dave

01-15-2019, 11:52 AM - 4 Likes	#14
StiffLegged Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2018 Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,635	Kodachrome.... They give us those nice bright colours, Give us the green of summer, Make you think all the world's a sunny day (oh, yeah). I got a N... ...that's enough of that!

01-16-2019, 07:07 PM - 1 Like	#15
Oakland Rob Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Bay Area California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 798	There are also profiles and presets for Lr/Ps. Like About Kodachrome inspired Classic K14 Lightroom Preset ? The Classic Presets, or Gavin Gough · Kodachrome Presets · Editorial, Humanitarian & Travel Photographer