Film Simulation
Apply the look of classic photographic film stocks—Kodak Portra, Fuji Pro 400H, Ilford HP5—without a reference upload.
What film simulation means here
Film simulation is a lightweight alternative to style references: you name the look in the prompt and the model applies that film stock's characteristic color bias, grain, contrast curve, and tonal range.
Supported simulation categories
| Category | Example stocks |
|---|---|
| Color negative | Kodak Portra 400, Fuji Pro 400H, Fuji C200 |
| Color slide | Fuji Velvia 50, Fuji Provia 100F |
| Black & white | Ilford HP5, Ilford Delta 3200, Kodak Tri-X |
| Specialty | Lomography 800, Kodak Ektar |
When to use simulation over a reference
- You want a named look without hunting for a ref image.
- You need batch consistency across many generations (keep model, ratio, resolution, and prompt structure stable—the web UI does not expose seeds).
- You are targeting print and want the tonal range of real film.
Pairing simulation with other clauses
Simulation is a finish layer, not a replacement for light and camera language:
“85mm portrait, window light, Kodak Portra 400, natural skin tones, slight underexposure”
Limitations
Simulations are interpretive — the model approximates the look rather than applying a fixed filter. For precise brand control, a reference + simulation hybrid is best.
See also
- Lighting techniques to build light vocabulary.
- Style reference for full aesthetic control.