Okay, so I’ve been wanting to mess around with this “rose madder” film look for a while. I saw some pictures online and thought, “Hey, that’s pretty cool, I wanna try that!” So, I grabbed my camera and started experimenting.
Getting Started
First, I needed some photos. I didn’t have any specific models or fancy locations, so I just used what I had. I took some pictures of my friend, and some random shots around my neighborhood. Pretty basic stuff, nothing too serious.
Playing with Colors
Next up, I tried to find tutorials to do the film, and start messing with the colors. I open my photos on my computer.
- Figuring out the basics: Rose madder, from what I could tell, is kinda like a pinkish-red, but also faded and soft.
- Tweaking and adjusting: This part took a while! I went back and forth, changing the colors, and comparing it to examples I found online. I didn’t want to make it look too fake or overdone.
- Adding some “grain”: Real film often has this grainy texture, right? To get the vibe, I add a little bit of “film grain” to my photo.
The End Result
Finally, I think I got something I’m happy with! It’s not perfect, but it definitely has that rose madder film kinda vibe. It’s a little soft, a little dreamy, and has those nice pink and red tones. I also played around with different photos to see how the effect looks on different subjects and lighting.
I saved a few versions with slightly different settings, just to have some options. Overall, I think the main point is rose madder is an interesting look, and I get it done!