Film Simulation
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Kodak Portra 400 Film Simulation
Kodak Portra 400 is the most versatile film in the Portra lineup – balanced, neutral and adaptable across a wide range of subjects and lighting conditions. Where the 160 leans toward mild desaturation and red undertones, and the 800 pushes toward richer, more saturated skin tones, the 400 sits confidently in the middle.
This Portra 400 film simulation brings a neutral colour palette that reads as more saturated and balanced than the 160 – closer to how Portra actually looks when exposed correctly in good light. It’s the ideal starting point for photographers moving from digital to a film aesthetic, offering the signature Portra look without the stronger character shifts of the other two grades.
Not sure which Portra to choose? Here’s the quick guide – Portra 160 for darker images with a desaturated, red-leaning warmth. Portra 400 for a neutral, balanced everyday grade. Portra 800 for richer, more saturated skin tones with fine control.
All three are accurate reproductions of how Portra film performs – pick the one that matches your shooting style.
Available as a CUBE LUT, XMP profile and ICC profile – compatible with Lightroom, Capture One, DaVinci Resolve and Photoshop.
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| Version | v1.3 |
| Formats | LUT, XMP, ICC |
| Color Space | sRGB · Rec.709 |
| File Type | Digital download |
| License | Single-user, unlimited projects |
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1 reviews
Michael Wriston –
Full disclosure: I’m not using these LUTs in Photoshop. Instead, I’ve been experimenting with them in DxO Photolab 7. I apply them to my images towards the end of my workflow at around 35% opacity.
Kodak Portra 400 is one of my favorites to use for portraits and summery scenes. At 35% opacity, it adds just enough lightness in the shadows and warmth to the highlights to reproduce the feeling of lying in the grass on a sunny day. I also enjoy the extra boost it provides to saturated skin tones.
I consider Portra 400, Kodachrome 25, and Provia 100F essentials from this collection. I’m very impressed with what I’ve been able to accomplish with these LUTs.
Thomas Andreas –
Thank you once again, Michael! Good to also know that the LUTs are working well with DxO Photolab too!