Recipe:

• Base Picture Control: Toy

• Effect Level: 50 (Keep it subtle)

• Quick Sharp: 0

• Sharpening: +2.0

• Mid-range Sharpening: +1.0

• Clarity: -1.0

• Contrast: +1.0 (Kodak Gold has punchy blacks)

• Brightness: N/A

• Saturation: +1.0

Other settings:

• White Balance: Direct Sunlight (approx. 5200K)

• WB Shift: A 5.0, M 0.5 (Amber and a touch of Magenta)

• Active D-Lighting: Normal (To keep the contrast high like real film).

This recipe recreates the warmth and everyday magic of Kodak Gold 200, a film loved for its sunny yellows, rich yet friendly contrast, and nostalgic color palette. Designed for daylight shooting, it delivers golden highlights, slightly punchy blacks, and natural skin tones that feel lively without being harsh.

The Toy picture control, kept subtle, adds a gentle analog character, while controlled sharpening and reduced clarity soften digital edges for a more film-like rendering. Colors are vibrant but balanced, with a mild saturation boost that enhances blues and greens without overpowering the scene.

The heart of the look lies in the forced warm white balance: daylight locked at ~5200K, shifted toward amber with a hint of magenta, creating that signature golden glow Kodak Gold is known for. Active D-Lighting set to Normal preserves contrast and depth, echoing the dynamic yet straightforward nature of consumer film.

Perfect for:

• Sunlit streets and travel

• Family moments and casual portraits

• Summer scenes, holidays, and everyday storytelling