Kodak 2393 — Film Recipe for Canon
Cinematic contrast, teal shadows
A look inspired by Kodak 2393, adapted as a Picture Style (PF3) with a compatible structure for Canon EOS cameras: it loads as its own style and works in-camera and in Digital Photo Professional. It is not a Kodak product nor is it affiliated with the brand.
Works on any Canon. Approximates the look — not the identical LUT. Pick this one for 80D, 5D Mark IV, M100, RP, R…
Only on bodies that apply the embedded LUT: 600D/T3i (verified). Elsewhere it looks like Standard and the look never shows. PSE cannot open it.
The recipe
Colour adjustments (H / S / L)
| Axis | Hue | Sat | Lum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red | -5 | -18 | -12 |
| Yellow | +4 | -3 | -3 |
| Green | +3 | -18 | -6 |
| Cyan | -8 | -1 | +6 |
| Blue | +6 | -12 | -6 |
| Magenta | +3 | -16 | +3 |
Tone curve (11 points)
0,5 · 24,10 · 48,18 · 72,37 · 96,74 · 128,144 · 159,201 · 191,235 · 215,247 · 239,252 · 255,254
Two downloads, two behaviours. The compatible version loads like any Picture Style (EOS Utility, Picture Style Editor or SD card) and works in-camera, in PSE and in DPP, but it reproduces the look approximately: the format only allows a limited set of colour adjustments plus one brightness curve. The LUT version carries the exact look inside the file, but it only renders on cameras that apply that LUT, and it does not open in PSE or DPP. The preview on this page shows the reference look.
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About the Kodak 2393 look
Kodak 2393 is not a stills film: it is Kodak's motion picture print stock, the emulsion movies were historically printed on for their run through a projector. Its second life arrived through the door of digital grading: print-emulation LUTs built from 2393 became the de facto standard of the cinematic look — those teal-tinted shadows and warm orange skin tones half the industry recognizes instantly.
The look is pure dramaturgy: high contrast with deep, dense blacks, highlights rolling toward golden orange and shadows drifting toward bluish teal. The pairing separates subject and background naturally and gives the image that film-and-TV-fiction finish. The fine print grain adds just enough texture without distracting. It is not a realistic look — it is a movie look, literally.
It works best in narrative and atmospheric portraiture: shorts, editorial portraits, urban nights with practical lights, richly colored sunsets. It is spectacular with skin up close and backgrounds with depth. For pure landscape or discreet corporate color it is too theatrical; other catalog emulsions fit better there.
This Picture Style for Canon brings that print-look straight into the camera: the colour grade pushes shadows toward teal while protecting skin warmth, and the curve lays down the print contrast. Ideal for video with Picture Styles or for project photography. With RAW+JPEG you keep the full negative in case the client asks for a less cinematic version.
For video it is one of the most comfortable looks with Picture Styles: the image comes out with the teal-orange separation already in place, no grading pass needed. For photos, bet on backgrounds with depth and well-lit skin: the look separates layers naturally. Avoid pure green palettes (forests at noon), where the teal cast can double up and sicken the foliage color. Try one portrait at dusk with it and you will understand the cult.
Frequently asked questions
Is this an official Kodak product?
No. It is an independent emulation created by FilmTone, inspired by the color character of Kodak 2393. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Kodak; film names are mentioned only to describe the look being emulated.
Which Canon cameras support this Picture Style?
Any Canon EOS with Picture Styles and User Def. slots: DSLRs from the 350D onward, and EOS R and M mirrorless bodies. PowerShot compacts (the G7 X line and similar) have Picture Style adjustments but no User Def. slots, so they cannot load PF3 files. The PF3 registers into a free slot and is selected like any factory style.
How do I install it on the camera?
Two routes: with EOS Utility (over USB, or Wi-Fi on the models that support it) or opening the PF3 in Picture Style Editor and registering it from there. The camera does not import the file from the SD card. We have a step-by-step guide in the guides section of the site.
Does it affect my RAW files?
The style applies to the JPEG, the on-screen preview and the RAW pre-render, but the RAW keeps all the sensor information: you can change or remove the style later in Digital Photo Professional. Shooting RAW+JPEG gives you both the instant look and the untouched digital negative.
Does it cost anything to download?
No. Downloading the PF3 is free and you can customize the name your camera will show (1–24 ASCII characters). The project runs on voluntary Ko-fi donations.