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Bring the Real Film Workflow Into Your Digital Grade
While many film emulation tools work to replicate the final look of film stocks, Genesis works in a completely different way. Instead of trying to emulate the final look of film stock, Genesis models every phase of the film creation process behind the making of actual film.
Film was created through the taking of footage with a film camera, exposing the film stock to the images captured by the film camera, developing the film in a darkroom with film chemicals, printing the film onto motion picture stock, and finally viewing the film stock prints. Genesis works to simulate each of these processes on digital media in order to produce results that feature the characteristics of film.
The result of using Genesis is that your footage will feature the characteristics of film, from the way the highlights roll off the images to the way the film grain integrates with the images themselves.
What Is Genesis?
This product is a professional filmmaking tool that emulates the characteristics of film stocks used in the film industry for decades.
While many other film emulation tools use color correction look-up tables (LUTs) to apply a color grading effect to the footage, Genesis instead uses the chemical properties of film stocks to model the creation of film stock prints from digital footage.
This tool is a more realistic tool for color grading because it mimics the way real film stocks would behave in a darkroom.
Why Does This Matter?
While many digital film editing tools produce results that aim to emulate the look of film stock, these results are generally artificial.
Genesis provides the ability to produce more realistic and natural results by simulating each of the following aspects of film stocks:
- Natural highlight roll-off
- Authentic color relationships
- Natural shadow behavior
- Believable film grain
- Genuine print stock characteristics
- Laboratory-style color timing
A Massive Library of Real Film Stocks
One of the most impressive aspects of Genesis is its extensive collection of film emulations. The system includes:
- 42 Negative Film Stocks
- 13 Print Film Stocks
These models are based on the original design intent of historical and modern motion picture emulsions.
Vision3 Family
The Kodak Vision3 family is widely considered the modern standard for cinematic imaging. Popular stocks include:
- 5203 50D
- 5207 250D
- 5213 200T
- 5219 500T
These stocks are known for excellent dynamic range, refined grain, strong highlight latitude, and natural color reproduction.
Vision2 Family
Introduced in the 1990s, the Vision2 stocks had several improvements over Vision3 stocks, especially in the context of digital editing. Features of Vision2 stocks include:
- Enhanced highlight detail
- Excellent skin tone reproduction
- Fine-grain structure
- Consistent color response
Classic Kodak Vision Stocks
These film stocks formed the foundation of modern cinema color science and offer stronger contrast and a more classic cinematic personality compared to later generations.
Eastman EXR
The EXR family delivers:
- Higher contrast
- Strong saturation
- Excellent color separation
- Distinctive cinematic character
Perfect for projects seeking a bold and punchy film aesthetic.
ECN-I and ECN-II
These iconic Eastman stocks represent several decades of filmmaking history and provide authentic vintage color rendering with unique contrast structures and tonal behavior.
Fujifilm Collections
This tool also includes several legendary Fujifilm stocks:
- Eterna
- Reala
- Super-F
- Fujicolor-A
Each family introduces its own color science, saturation profile, and tonal characteristics, giving creators access to a wide range of cinematic styles.
Features That Make Genesis Stand Out
Authentic Film Process Simulation
Genesis reproduces the complete film pipeline rather than applying a simple color preset. This allows footage to react naturally to exposure and grading adjustments, creating results that closely resemble genuine motion picture film.
Negative and Print Stock Combinations
Users can mix and match negative and print stocks just like traditional film workflows. Examples include:
- Vision3 negatives with Kodak 2383 prints
- EXR negatives with 5386 prints
- Fujifilm negatives with Eterna print stocks
This flexibility opens countless creative possibilities while maintaining realistic film behavior.
Real Photochemical Printer Lights
This product recreates the behavior of traditional printer lights used in film laboratories. Instead of pushing digital color wheels around, users can perform film-style color timing adjustments that produce beautiful color shifts while preserving the natural relationships within the image. This is especially useful for:
- Cinematic color washes
- Vintage film looks
- Stylized mood creation
- Fine-tuning exposure and balance
Push and Pull Processing
Genesis includes realistic push and pull processing controls.
Push Processing
Produces:
- Increased contrast
- More visible grain
- Stronger texture
- Grittier cinematic appearance
Ideal for dramatic scenes and stylized storytelling.
Pull Processing
Produces:
- Softer contrast
- Cleaner grain
- Smoother tonal transitions
- More controlled highlights
Excellent for commercial, beauty, and high-end narrative work.
Film Grain Modeled After Real Film
Film grain is often what separates convincing film emulation from an artificial-looking grade. Genesis uses a grain model developed by renowned cinematographer and visual imaging expert Steve Yedlin, ASC. The grain system accurately reproduces:
- Grain size
- Shape
- Density
- Distribution
- Tonal behavior
This creates grain that feels integrated into the image rather than added on top.
Physically Accurate Halation
Genesis includes advanced halation simulation.
Halation is the subtle glow that appears around bright highlights in film photography.
Instead of producing exaggerated halos, Genesis creates realistic diffusion and highlight blooming that feels naturally embedded within the image.
The result is a subtle cinematic quality that many viewers feel without consciously noticing.
Real-World Creative Uses
This product is suitable for a wide variety of productions:
Narrative Films
Create authentic cinematic aesthetics inspired by decades of film history.
Commercial Projects
Match premium advertising visuals with refined color response and sophisticated contrast.
Music Videos
Experiment with unique film stock combinations to build memorable visual identities.
Documentaries
Add organic texture and emotional warmth while maintaining realism.
Social Media Content
Give digital footage a more polished and professional cinematic appearance.
Professional Tips for Better Results
Start With Neutral Footage
Genesis performs best when working with properly exposed footage and balanced color. Avoid heavy corrections before applying film emulation.
Experiment With Print Stocks
Many users focus only on negative stocks, but print stocks often contribute significantly to the final look. Try different print stock combinations to discover unique visual signatures.
Use Push and Pull Subtly
Small adjustments often create the most convincing results. Even minor push or pull settings can dramatically influence mood and texture.
Let Grain Support the Image
Film grain should enhance realism rather than become a distraction. Adjust grain levels according to the project’s resolution and intended delivery format.
Match Film Stock to Story
Use different types of film stocks according to the type of story that you wish to tell with your film project. For instance, use low-contrast stocks for emotional films, and high-contrast stocks for action films.
Final Thoughts
This tool is much more than an emulation tool for film stock. Instead, the software allows filmmakers to simulate the filming process of motion picture film stocks, from the exposure of the negative stocks to the printing of the film stock.
With such a vast library of stocks from the most popular brands of film stocks, the support for printer lights, push and pull film processing features, grain modeling, and halation control, Genesis is a tool that filmmakers can use to achieve results that are as cinematic as possible.
Whether you are creating films, documentaries, commercials, music videos, or even social media content, this product will allow filmmakers to achieve the look and feel of motion picture film.
For anyone interested in enhancing their projects with the look of film stock, Genesis is a tool worth exploring.
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