Anthony Thorne
PROVIA is the default Film Simulation. It boasts a high level of versatility that makes you think, ‘Let’s try it with PROVIA first.’ As such, it is the perfect place to begin your journey in understanding Film Simulations.
PROVIA is built around two main principles: ‘memory colors’ and ‘transparency’.
Sometimes, the emotions we feel from a delicious meal, an enjoyable trip, or a beautiful scene can make our memories stronger. Even though it is difficult to remember colors, tastes, and experiences, memories of the feelings they create never fade. We have all been disappointed because an image we remember is not what it looks like in a photograph, but ‘memory colors’ avoid this, bringing back experiences as though they happened yesterday.
By controlling magenta, PROVIA makes skies clear, sunsets vivid, and greenery lush. It also makes oranges pale, which is key to creating appealing portraits. Another feature is the ‘transparency’ that makes you feel as if you are seeing reality in the photo; images made with PROVIA are memories that will never fade.
