6 film stocks · −2 to +3 EV · Standard and Professional
ANALOG VISION STUDIO – Essential Frontier
4.9 from 268 reviews of Analog Vision StudioBuilt from real 35mm film, scanned on the Frontier SP-500.
€89
One program per purchase. Need both? Add the second program for €49.
01Sample photos
Real photos with the Essential Frontier film stocks.
Every photo is labeled with its film stock. Tap to see the raw file.
Fuji Pro 400H
Gold 200
UltraMax 400
HP5+
Vision 3 250D
Kodacolor 100
Fuji Pro 400H
Gold 200
Vision 3 250D
HP5+
UltraMax 400
Kodacolor 100
Lumenary’s own photos: the film profile and small edits, white balance as shot. Tap Recipe on a photo to see every step. Partner photos are credited.
02The film stocks
The Essential Frontier has 6 film stocks, each scanned on the Frontier SP-500.
Pick a film stock in Lightroom or Capture One, and your photos get the colors of that film.
- 01Fuji Pro 400H
- 02Gold 200
- 03HP5+
- 04Kodacolor 100
- 05UltraMax 400
- 06Vision 3 250D
- 6 film stocksEach one scanned on both the Frontier SP-500.
- 88 profilesFor Lightroom and Camera Raw, in Standard and Professional versions.
- 44 styles per cameraFor Capture One, built for the camera you choose.
- −2 to +3 EVExposure levels from two stops under to three stops over.
03Side by side
Next to a Portra 400 film scan, the profile holds the colors of the film.
One raw file of a 140-patch color chart. Drag the line to compare.
An example with Portra 400, which is not in this edition. Every film stock in the library is built the same way.
From the Portra 400 profile build at 0 EV. Raw file: Sony A7 IV, Professional version, no grain added. Negative: 35mm film, shot separately, scanned on a Frontier SP-500.
04Six exposure levels
Six exposure levels per film stock. Pick the one that fits your light.
- What changes
- Below 0 EV skin gets deeper and warmer. Above 0 EV it gets lighter and softer.
- How to choose
- Start at 0 EV, then step down or up until the skin looks right.
05Professional, for Lightroom and Camera Raw
With Professional, two different cameras give you the same film look.
Standard works with every camera. Professional adds a neutral profile for your camera model underneath the film stock, so a wedding shot on two bodies comes out with one look.
- Made for working photographersWeddings, events and client series, where every frame has to match.
- 368 camera modelsNot listed? Use Standard, which works with every camera.
- Both come with every editionStandard and Professional are in the same download. AVS Lab Tech picks Professional for you when your camera is supported.
06Verified reviews
Every review here is quoted word for word.
Published reviews from buyers of the Essential edition, from before the launch of the library. Camera and genre are their own answers.
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07Before you buy
The 3D LUT-based profiles work in Lightroom, Camera Raw and Photoshop, and the ICC-based styles in Capture One.
| What you get there | |
|---|---|
| Lightroom Classic 7.3+ | 3D LUT-based profiles and the AVS Toolkit. The AVS Lab Tech plug-in needs Lightroom Classic 12 or newer. |
| Lightroom 1.3+ | 3D LUT-based profiles and the AVS Toolkit, on desktop and, after one import on a desktop, on your phone. |
| Camera Raw 10.3+ | 3D LUT-based profiles and the AVS Toolkit, also in Photoshop. |
| Capture One | ICC-based styles for the camera you choose before you buy. Checked in Capture One Pro 16.8 on Mac. |
| Other editors | No. These are Lightroom profiles and Capture One styles, not .cube files. |
Questions photographers ask before they buy
Which program do I choose?
Choose the program you edit in. A purchase covers one program: Lightroom and Camera Raw, or Capture One.
Can I use a pack in both programs?
Yes. Add the second program to your order for €49 / $59 and you get the same pack for the other program.
My camera isn't on the list. Can I still use the profiles?
In Lightroom and Camera Raw, yes. Use the Standard version, which works with every camera Camera Raw supports. Both versions come with every pack.
Which camera do I choose for Capture One?
The one you shoot with most. The ICC-based styles are built for that camera, and every further camera is €25 / $29.
Can I buy more than one pack?
Yes. Packs share their files, so a profile that two packs contain is installed once.
Can I buy single film stocks?
No. Film stocks come in editions. The smallest are the Cine and B&W Editions, three film stocks each.
Where are the limits?
The profiles are built in daylight. They stay flexible in other light, but there is no promise of a perfect match at night or under extreme color. Professional needs a raw file. Capture One styles are built for one camera model.
Can I try it first?
Yes. Kodacolor 100 and Vision 3 250D are free at 0 EV, Standard version, for Lightroom, on the free film profiles page.