Why Film Grain Works Here
Seventeen stocks
From near-grainless 65mm and 50D through 500T, 2-perf, Super 16 and 16mm reversal to Super 8, regular 8mm, HP5, Tri-X and Delta 3200, plus high-ISO digital and phone night noise.
Halation
CineStill 800T and 16mm reversal throw the red-orange glow a film without an anti-halation layer puts round every light.
Push and pull
Push one to three stops for bigger, harsher grain, or pull for finer and flatter.
Gate weave, flicker and dust
The film wanders in the gate, density flickers frame to frame, and a print picks up dust, hair and scratches.
Works on anything
Layer grain over any grade, effect or tracking mode.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this real film grain or a noise overlay?
It is generated per frame from each stock’s grain size, colour and response, sized to the frame so a 4K export matches the preview.
Which stock looks most cinematic?
35mm 500T is the classic modern cinema grain; Super 16 for indie and documentary; Super 8 for home movies.
Is it free?
Yes, no watermark and no upload.
