Film grain

What it is

Fine film grain across the image.

When to use it

Retro, documentary, gritty, period feel.

When not to

Clean tech looks, product ads.

Often confused with

• Vignette

  Vignette darkens edges; grain is overall texture.

Common generation mistakes

• SymptomThe grain is so heavy it looks like noise.

  FixState fine 35mm film grain.

Combinations Rolin checks

• Warning

  Clean digital means no film look; it contradicts film grain or halation