Uploaded May 2024 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago
With the rising popularity of presets, film emulations, and colour profiles, I make a case for creating your own. Even if you enjoy using presets like I do, I think there's merit to also building your own to suit YOUR files.
Some presets/software shown in this video:
Filmpack 7 - tidd.ly/3tz1toH (free trial)
Archetype Process - thearchetypeprocess.com
Darktable - darktable.org
Live editing demo mentioned: youtube.com/live/3S1aQcQxLM0?si=k52Ou7LGrtyT0bnF
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►CHAPTER MARKERS
00:00 - Intro
00:30 - Why make your own presets?
03:08 - Why use ready-made presets?
03:41 - Versatility & variation
04:06 - Step 1 - references
05:10 - example
05:29 - Step 2 - camera/image set
05:46 - example
05:58 - Step 3 - edit & cross-reference
06:22 - Software (core concepts)
07:25 - Refine & save
07:52 - Make different versions
08:23 - Software (further tips)
09:50 - Outro
#filmpresets #photoediting #filmemulation
With the rising popularity of presets, film emulations, and colour profiles, I make a case for creating your own. Even if you enjoy using presets like I do, I think there's merit to also building your own to suit YOUR files.
Some presets/software shown in this video:
Filmpack 7 - tidd.ly/3tz1toH (free trial)
Archetype Process - thearchetypeprocess.com
Darktable - darktable.org
Live editing demo mentioned: youtube.com/live/3S1aQcQxLM0?si=k52Ou7LGrtyT0bnF
Note: This video description may contain affiliate links. If you use them to make a purchase, I may earn a commission (at no extra cost to you!)
►SUPPORT
🖼️ PRINTS - hashem.darkroom.com
☕ Buy me a Coffee - buymeacoffee.com/pushingfilm
📘 Buy my Zine - exaframe.com/product/sundriedstrip
👕 Merch Shop - pushingfilm.myspreadshop.com
►SOCIAL
💬 Join the Pushing Film Discord Server - discord.gg/N2TmF6fjnj
📷 Pushing Film on Instagram, Threads - instagram.com/pushingfilm
📷 Hashem on Instagram - instagram.com/hashemmcadam
📺 My Personal Youtube channel - @hashemmcadam
🧾 My Blog - exaframe.com/blog
🎵 Artlist.io - High-quality Music, Footage & SFX for your projects. Get 2 months FREE when you join Artlist using our link! - bit.ly/2vNloCi
►WEBSITE
🏠 exaframe.com
I use Pixpa for my website - an affordable and effective website solution.
If you would like to try Pixpa you can get a free trial at bit.ly/3UTof2e and get 50% OFF on annual plans when you subscribe with the promo code PXREF50
►CHAPTER MARKERS
00:00 - Intro
00:30 - Why make your own presets?
03:08 - Why use ready-made presets?
03:41 - Versatility & variation
04:06 - Step 1 - references
05:10 - example
05:29 - Step 2 - camera/image set
05:46 - example
05:58 - Step 3 - edit & cross-reference
06:22 - Software (core concepts)
07:25 - Refine & save
07:52 - Make different versions
08:23 - Software (further tips)
09:50 - Outro
#filmpresets #photoediting #filmemulation
