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Kodak Tri-X 400

Classic black-and-white film with gritty grain.

Mood and effect

Raw, timeless, documentary.

When to use it

Black-and-white campaigns, menswear, music.

Photography reference

The photojournalism film.

Prompt it

Editorial photograph of a fashion model in a tailored camel coat. Kodak Tri-X 400 black and white, gritty grain, high contrast. Real skin texture, accurate fabric, high-end fashion campaign quality, no text, no watermark.

Works in Midjourney, Nano Banana, GPT Image and Flux. Swap the subject for your own.

What usually goes wrong in AI

Grey and flat. Add 'deep blacks'.

Questions

What is kodak tri-x 400 in photography?

Classic black-and-white film with gritty grain.

When should I use kodak tri-x 400?

Black-and-white campaigns, menswear, music.

How do I prompt kodak tri-x 400 in AI images?

Name it directly and describe its visible result: "Kodak Tri-X 400 black and white, gritty grain, high contrast". It works in Midjourney, Nano Banana, GPT Image and Flux.

Why does my AI kodak tri-x 400 look wrong?

Grey and flat. Add 'deep blacks'.

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