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High Contrast Roll

Deep monochrome tones and pronounced grain evoke nostalgia. Ideal for minimalist urban architecture.

Images d'exempleDirectement en sortie de boîtier

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Black and white photo of modern skyscrapers behind trees in an urban park setting.
A minimalist street lamp against a clear sky, partially obscured by a white wall.
Black and white photo of bare trees in a park during the day with a clear sky.
A black and white photo of a pagoda-style building surrounded by palm trees and lush greenery.

Unedited JPEGs from x-trans-iv bodies — straight out of camera.

À propos de cette recette

High Contrast Roll turns the everyday city into a study of light, shadow, and bold monochrome geometry. Built around Acros, this recipe pairs deep blacks and crisp whites with pronounced grain for a look that feels pulled from a roll of classic black-and-white film. Hard daylight becomes part of the visual character, carving out architectural edges and giving simple structures a graphic presence. It is a natural fit for photographers who prefer dramatic urban frames over polished, delicate tones. Skin softness takes a back seat here.

Section 01Pro

Tous les réglages

This is a FujiPic Pro recipe. The film simulation is on the house; the other 15 settings unlock with Pro.

ParamètreValeurCopier
Film SimulationAcros
Dynamic Range
Highlight
Shadow
Color
Sharpness
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Section 02

Compatibilité

Conçue pour les capteurs x-trans-iv, x-trans-iii and gfx. Testée sur les boîtiers ci-dessous.

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Notes de prise de vue

Quand cette recette brille.

High Contrast Roll is a love letter to classic black-and-white photography, bringing a sense of nostalgia and drama to your images. It offers deep, inky blacks and bright, crisp whites, creating a stark contrast that emphasises shapes and shadows. With strong grain and a slightly lifted exposure, it mimics the look of film pushed during development, enhancing the textures and mood of your urban, architectural, or minimalist interior shots. This recipe shines in high-contrast scenes, beautifully capturing the interplay of light and shadow. It's ideal for creating a mood that feels both timeless and contemporary, perfect for photographers who want their monochrome images to stand out with a bold, graphic quality.

Ideal for capturing urban architecture, minimalist interiors, and scenes with dramatic shadows. Works best in daylight or harsh lighting. Its strong contrast beautifully captures architectural details, making cityscapes and modern structures come alive with texture and depth.

Ses points forts

  • ✓High-contrast black and white
  • ✓Strong filmic grain texture
  • ✓Great for dramatic shadows
  • ✓Perfect for urban architecture

Points de vigilance

  • !Not ideal for vivid colours
  • !Soft skin tones may suffer
  • !Strong grain at high ISO
FAQ

À propos de cette recette.

High Contrast Roll is listed as compatible with X-Trans III, X-Trans IV, and GFX sensors. Supported bodies include the X-E3, X-H1, X-Pro2, X-T2, X-T20, X-T3, X-T30, X100F, and GFX100, covering several generations of Fujifilm cameras.
This recipe is suited to urban architecture, minimalist interiors, and scenes where strong shadows define the composition. Its deep blacks, bright whites, and pronounced grain give buildings and simple structures a bold graphic character, particularly when the light creates clear separation between illuminated and shaded areas.
Acros provides the black-and-white foundation for High Contrast Roll. The recipe's described character centres on deep, inky blacks, crisp whites, and pronounced grain, producing a dramatic monochrome image rather than a colour-rich or delicately toned result. Shapes, textures, and shadows become central to the photograph.
High Contrast Roll is not the strongest choice when soft, flattering skin tones are the priority. Its dramatic contrast and strong grain can make facial textures more pronounced, so it is better suited to graphic monochrome work than portraits that depend on gentle tonal transitions and smooth skin rendering.
Daylight and harsh lighting suit this recipe because they create the strong light-and-shadow patterns that define its look. Architectural edges become more pronounced, while deep shadows add drama. In scenes without meaningful tonal separation, its bold monochrome character may feel less distinctive.