Lomography Purple

A false color film that turns green foliage purple and shifts the whole palette sideways. Nothing looks normal, which is the point. A surrealist tool.

How it behaves

Shoot greens to get the famous purple effect. Meter normally and bracket if you are unsure. Treat every roll as an experiment. The research gives the full shift: blue becomes green, green becomes purple, and yellow becomes pink, while red tones stay red. Control the shift by rating: greens go a shiny purple at ISO 100 and a darker indigo at ISO 400. It has no DX coding, so set the ISO manually. Lomography recommends storing it in a fridge.

Questions people ask

How do I control the purple effect?

By rating. At ISO 100 greens go a shiny purple. At ISO 400 they go a darker indigo.

Is Lomography Purple an infrared film?

No. It is an infrared inspired look without being an actual IR film.

What should I shoot on Lomography Purple?

Foliage. The research lists surreal landscapes with lots of foliage and experimental color work as best uses.