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Santa Color Recipe

Vibrant hues and warm tones to illuminate your scenes.

Fuji Pic StudioTested on real gear · X-E4 · Updated June 8, 2026
A vendor in an orange shirt stands behind a colorful fruit stall with various fruits and drinks.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Film simulation
Eterna
Tested on
X-E4
Sample frames
36

The lookWhy this one earns a slot

Santa Colour, based on the Eterna simulation, offers a vibrant, cinematic aesthetic tinged with warmth. Its rich, saturated colours and gentle highlights create an inviting, lively atmosphere reminiscent of vintage film. The look excels in capturing the essence of bustling street markets, lively events, or intimate, moody scenes. The high contrast between shadows and highlights enhances depth, while the soft, understated grain adds a subtle texture, evoking an authentic filmic feel. The warm colour shift lends images a nostalgic yet modern appeal. This recipe excels in golden hour conditions, where it beautifully renders the sky's hues and ambient light, making the scenes appear almost enchanting. However, it may struggle with overly bright daylight, where the vibrancy can become overwhelming.

The settingsThe recipe

Eterna · X-Trans IV

Film Simulation
Eterna
Dynamic Range
DR200
White Balance
Custom Kelvin, 5100K, +5 R / −3 B
Highlight
−2
Shadow
+4
Color
+4
Sharpness
−2
Noise Reduction
−4
Clarity
−3
Grain
Weak, Small
Color Chrome Effect
Strong
Color Chrome FX Blue
Off
ISO
6400
Exposure Comp.
+2/3 to +1

How to copy it to your camera

  1. Open the Image Quality (IQ) menu and select an empty custom setting slot (C1–C7).
  2. Set the base film simulation to Eterna.
  3. Enter each value from the settings above, then save the slot.
  4. Select that slot to shoot Santa Color JPEGs straight out of camera.

Sample framesShot on this recipe

A fruit vendor stands in front of a colorful stall filled with various fruits under bright hanging lights.
Food · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
Two ice cream vendors in traditional attire serving ice cream at a festive event with colorful decorations.
Event · Indoor · Mixed
Colorful display of fruit cups and candies at a market stall with oranges and pears in the foreground.
Food · Urban · Mixed
Statue of Liberty replica in an urban setting with colorful storefronts and clear blue sky.
Architecture · Urban · Golden Hour
A man in traditional Emirati attire stands in front of a food stall, with another person visible in the background.
Street · Urban · Golden Hour
Two chefs working at a food stall with a wooden counter and colorful background.
Food · Outdoor · Golden Hour
Colorful amusement park entrance with Asian-inspired architecture under a clear sky.
Architecture · Outdoor · Golden Hour
Ferris wheel against a sunset sky with a colorful structure in the foreground.
Architecture · Outdoor · Golden Hour
A close-up view of a ferris wheel against a clear sky, showcasing colorful cabins.
Architecture · Outdoor · Golden Hour
A ferris wheel against a pastel sky during sunset, with colorful gondolas and a vibrant amusement park setting.
Architecture · Outdoor · Golden Hour
Colorful carnival scene with rides and booths under a pastel sky at sunset.
Event · Outdoor · Golden Hour
A person sitting on a swing ride at an amusement park against a clear blue sky.
Event · Outdoor · Golden Hour
A swing ride at an amusement park with several seats suspended in the air against a clear blue sky.
Event · Outdoor · Golden Hour
A child enjoying a swing ride at a fair, suspended high against a clear blue sky.
Event · Outdoor · Golden Hour
People enjoying a swing ride at an amusement park against a clear blue sky.
Event · Outdoor · Unknown
A person enjoying a swing ride at an amusement park against a clear blue sky.
Event · Outdoor · Golden Hour
A tall amusement park ride with swinging seats against a clear blue sky.
Event · Outdoor · Unknown
A tall amusement park ride with swinging seats against a clear blue sky.
Event · Outdoor · Unknown
A tall amusement park ride against a clear blue sky, with colorful seats circling at the top.
Architecture · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
Close-up of a colorful ferris wheel against a clear blue sky.
Architecture · Outdoor · Golden Hour
Colorful ferris wheel gondolas against a clear sky during sunset.
Architecture · Outdoor · Golden Hour
A colorful ferris wheel against a clear sky, viewed from below with buildings on either side.
Architecture · Urban · Golden Hour
Colorful ferris wheel gondolas against a clear sky.
Architecture · Outdoor · Golden Hour
Close-up of a colorful ferris wheel with three gondolas against a clear sky.
Architecture · Outdoor · Golden Hour
Close-up of a colorful ferris wheel against a clear sky.
Architecture · Outdoor · Golden Hour
Close-up of a colorful ferris wheel against a clear sky.
Architecture · Outdoor · Golden Hour
Colorful arcade entrance with games and bright lights at a fairground during twilight.
Event · Outdoor · Golden Hour
Colorful amusement park entrance with a roller coaster overhead and vibrant decorations.
Architecture · Outdoor · Evening
A man walks past a large circular sculpture surrounded by palm trees in an urban setting.
Architecture · Urban · Harsh Midday
A person in a black jacket ordering at an outdoor kiosk with colorful signage.
Street · Outdoor · Golden Hour
Two bare trees in a park with sunlight shining through, surrounded by tall buildings.
Nature · Urban · Golden Hour
A woman pushing a stroller in a park with tall buildings in the background and sunlight filtering through trees.
Street · Urban · Golden Hour
A serene park scene with trees, a bench, and soft sunlight filtering through the leaves.
Nature · Outdoor · Golden Hour
Settings for a Fujifilm film simulation recipe titled 'SantaColor' with various adjustments listed.
Other · Unknown
Screenshot of a mobile interface displaying camera settings and metadata.
Other · Unknown

Notes & caveatsWhat it nails, what to watch

What it nails

  • Creates a nostalgic cinematic feel
  • Vibrant colours enhance festive scenes
  • Warm tones suit golden hour
  • Distinctive look for urban settings

What to watch

  • May oversaturate in harsh light
  • Strong shadow contrast limits detail
  • Cool tones less pronounced

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CompatibilityWill it work on your camera?

Tested across the X-Trans IV and GFX generations — compatibility is defined by sensor, so any body on these generations can run it. This recipe is tuned for X-Trans IV. It will work on X-Trans V, but blue can render more deeply there — adjust to taste.

Tested sensors & cameras

X-Trans IVGFXX-E4X-Pro3X-S10X-T30-IIX-T4X100VGFX100S

Best forWhen to reach for it

Ideal for cinematic projects, this recipe shines in low-contrast lighting and during the golden hour. Best for capturing vibrant events, street scenes, and urban life. Its warm tones enhance the golden hour glow. Avoid in harsh daylight where colours may overpower.

Best for

Scenes and subjects this recipe is tuned for.

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Less suited to

Where another look will likely serve you better.

Punchy daylight
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Frequently asked questions

What cameras are compatible with Santa Color?

Santa Color works with Fujifilm models like X-E4, X-Pro3, X-S10, X-T30 II, X-T4, X100V, and GFX100S.

Is Santa Color suitable for daylight shooting?

Santa Color is not ideal for punchy daylight as the vibrant hues can become overwhelming.

What lighting conditions suit Santa Color best?

Golden hour and low-contrast lighting enhance Santa Color's vibrant, warm tones.