Filmulator: The Open Source RAW Photo Editor

Filmulator is an open-source application that allows us to edit RAW photographs. The interesting aspect of this application is the foundation on which it was developed, using the film development technique for photo editing.

The approach of Filmulator, according to its developers, is not to compete with paid applications in the market, but to offer an open tool to everyone for working with RAW files. It offers a simple workflow and the possibility of obtaining decent results. The management of libraries is based on very simple principles such as simplicity over flexibility, intuition and ease of use of the tool, and an optimized workflow.

The fact of simulating film development as if it were exposed to the same light as the camera sensor when working with raw files provides a great benefit when working with RAW. It compresses the output dynamic range by darkening large bright regions. In these bright areas, saturation is improved and makes the color in skies and skin tones vibrant. Filmulator enhances local contrast in small bright areas by darkening their surroundings or the ability to attenuate brightness in highly saturated areas to maintain detail.

CarVac, the developer of the application, acknowledges Filmulator’s advantages and also its limitations, being aware that it’s not an application for everyone. If what you’re looking for is the ability to reverse negative scans, apply individual color curves, or make corrections on a color selection, for example, “Filmulator is not for you”.

For now, only those with Windows or Linux operating systems will be able to enjoy this open-source application; Mac users will have to wait for now.

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