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Film grain

Fine random texture associated with light-sensitive film grains

Fine random texture associated with light-sensitive film grains.

Photography & Cinematic Looks
Film grain · Teenage boy

Teenage boy

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A phrase to start with

Directs the image toward fine random texture associated with light-sensitive film grains.

Appearance and effects

Fine uneven grain appears across the image.

Visual traits

  • color response
  • tonal range
  • grain or noise

Expected changes

  • Fine uneven grain appears across the image.

Five examples

1 — Medium-sized dog
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2 — Cat
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3 — Teenage boy
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4 — Unoccupied interior
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5 — Valley with a river and mountain ranges
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Meaning and scope

Definition

Film grain is fine random texture associated with light-sensitive film grains. Fine uneven grain appears across the image. It does not determine digital noise, a particular film stock, or paper texture.

In more detail

It changes the appearance of image color, tone, or texture. It is distinct from artificial post-processing and from depicting equipment itself.

Includes

  • Fine random texture associated with light-sensitive film grains

Excludes

  • digital noise, a particular film stock, or paper texture

What this does not imply

  • digital noise, a particular film stock, or paper texture

Variability

Effect strength and color bias can be adjusted separately.

Usage and adjustments

Usage

  • Use it as a capture-derived appearance

Distinguish similar expressions

  • Do not use it for post-processing or for equipment as a pictured subject

Typical uses

  • Add fine random texture associated with light-sensitive film grains

Possible failure modes

  • The effect becomes overly strong and harms image legibility

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