Cinematic Image Filters: Before & After Examples for All 29 Presets

This page shows every Cinematic preset from the free Image Filters & Effects tool on its own: a before-and-after comparison and a full picture with the filter applied. There are 29 filters here, all run at 100% strength on the same sample photo.

Cinematic presets copy the colour habits of films: strong contrast, deliberate colour casts and moody shadows. They suit landscapes, street photos, portraits with atmosphere and anything you want to feel like a still from a movie. In this set of 29, 13 lean warm, 9 lean cool and 7 stay close to neutral. On average they change contrast by +18 and saturation by -1; 10 boost colour, 1 mute it heavily, 8 add visible grain and 20 add a noticeable vignette.

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All 29 Cinematic filters

1. Amazon Jungle Pop

Lush jungle greens with punchy saturation and deep shadow teal.

This preset pushes colour to a vivid level, leans cool, pushes the greens and lifts exposure slightly. For depth it uses blue-tinted shadows and greenish highlights. On top of that it applies strong clarity for crisp local contrast and applies noticeable sharpening. The look is finished with a light vignette and a touch of grain.

Brightness +5 · Contrast +20 · Saturation +35 · Gamma 1.02 · Warmth (R−B) −13 · Clarity +18 · Vignette 20 · Grain 6 · Sharpen 2

2. Blockbuster Action

Punchy action-movie tone with boosted contrast and warm mids.

Applied at 100%, it adds a clearly warm, orange cast, settles the midtones a bit darker and adds very punchy contrast. It also adds warm golden highlights. Beyond that it applies strong clarity for crisp local contrast and applies noticeable sharpening. It closes with a noticeable vignette and a touch of grain.

Brightness +3 · Contrast +35 · Saturation +12 · Gamma 0.94 · Warmth (R−B) +26 · Clarity +20 · Vignette 40 · Grain 10 · Sharpen 3

3. Blue Hour Cinematic

Twilight blue hour — cool shadows, warm window-light highlights.

The grade leans cool and adds strong contrast. Colour is split-toned with blue-tinted shadows and warm golden highlights. In addition it applies extra clarity. Final touches: a noticeable vignette and a touch of grain.

Brightness +3 · Contrast +20 · Saturation +12 · Gamma 1 · Warmth (R−B) −13 · Clarity +12 · Vignette 40 · Grain 10 · Sharpen 1

4. Cloudy London Mood

Overcast British gloom — desaturated, flat, with slight blue cast.

At full strength it softens colour, adds a clearly cool, blue cast and gently lifts the midtones. The look is split-toned with blue-tinted shadows. To finish, it adds a light vignette and a touch of grain.

Brightness +3 · Contrast +5 · Saturation −30 · Gamma 1.04 · Warmth (R−B) −15 · Clarity +5 · Vignette 15 · Grain 10

5. Cold Nordic

Icy Scandinavian tones — desaturated with cool blue shadows.

This preset softens colour, adds a clearly cool, blue cast, lifts exposure slightly and adds some contrast. For depth it uses blue-tinted shadows and cool, icy highlights. On top of that it applies extra clarity. The look is finished with a light vignette and a touch of grain.

Brightness +5 · Contrast +10 · Saturation −30 · Gamma 1.02 · Warmth (R−B) −25 · Clarity +8 · Vignette 20 · Grain 10 · Sharpen 1

6. Dark Thriller

Deep shadow crush with cool desaturated palette and heavy vignette.

Applied at 100%, it softens colour, leans cool, darkens the frame noticeably and deepens the midtones strongly. It also adds blue-tinted shadows. Beyond that it adds very punchy contrast and applies extra clarity. It closes with a heavy vignette that darkens the edges and visible film grain.

Brightness −18 · Contrast +40 · Saturation −35 · Gamma 0.85 · Warmth (R−B) −8 · Clarity +8 · Vignette 65 · Grain 18 · Sharpen 1

7. Desert Dust

Sun-bleached desert haze with warm yellows and lifted highlights.

The grade adds a clearly warm, orange cast, pushes the greens, brightens the frame and gently lifts the midtones. Colour is split-toned with warm red-tinted shadows and warm golden highlights. In addition it adds some contrast. Final touches: a light vignette and a touch of grain.

Brightness +12 · Contrast +8 · Saturation −5 · Gamma 1.1 · Warmth (R−B) +42 · Clarity +6 · Vignette 20 · Grain 14

8. Dramatic Sky Boost

Stormy sky drama — boosted contrast with deep blues and moody vignette.

At full strength it boosts colour, adds a clearly cool, blue cast, pulls exposure down a little and settles the midtones a bit darker. The look is split-toned with blue-tinted shadows and cool, icy highlights. It also adds strong contrast, applies strong clarity for crisp local contrast and applies noticeable sharpening. To finish, it adds a heavy vignette that darkens the edges and a touch of grain.

Brightness −5 · Contrast +30 · Saturation +15 · Gamma 0.95 · Warmth (R−B) −23 · Clarity +22 · Vignette 45 · Grain 8 · Sharpen 2

9. Dream Sequence Glow

Dreamy overexposed glow with pastel warmth and soft blur.

This preset pushes the greens, brightens the frame and opens up the midtones. For depth it uses warm red-tinted shadows and warm golden highlights. On top of that it flattens contrast for a soft, faded feel and applies a soft blur of about 2 px for a dreamy look.

Brightness +18 · Contrast −20 · Saturation +10 · Gamma 1.25 · Warmth (R−B) +5 · Clarity −8 · Vignette 5 · Grain 3 · Blur 2

10. Epic Fantasy Tone

Mythical fantasy with rich teal-gold contrast and magical glow.

Applied at 100%, it boosts colour, adds a clearly warm, orange cast, lifts exposure slightly and gently lifts the midtones. It also adds blue-tinted shadows and warm golden highlights. Beyond that it adds strong contrast and applies extra clarity. It closes with a noticeable vignette and a touch of grain.

Brightness +5 · Contrast +22 · Saturation +20 · Gamma 1.05 · Warmth (R−B) +23 · Clarity +15 · Vignette 40 · Grain 8 · Sharpen 1

11. Film Noir

Classic black-and-white noir with deep shadows and stark highlights.

The grade strips out almost all colour, giving a near black-and-white image, pulls exposure down a little and deepens the midtones strongly. In addition it adds very punchy contrast, applies extra clarity and applies noticeable sharpening. Final touches: a heavy vignette that darkens the edges and visible film grain.

Brightness −5 · Contrast +45 · Saturation −100 · Gamma 0.88 · Warmth (R−B) 0 · Clarity +10 · Vignette 60 · Grain 22 · Sharpen 2

12. Golden Skin Tone

Warm golden glow that flatters skin — perfect for portrait cinema.

At full strength it boosts colour, adds a clearly warm, orange cast, pushes the greens and brightens the frame. The look is split-toned with warm red-tinted shadows and warm golden highlights. It also adds some contrast. To finish, it adds a light vignette.

Brightness +10 · Contrast +10 · Saturation +15 · Gamma 1.1 · Warmth (R−B) +35 · Clarity +6 · Vignette 22 · Grain 4

13. HDR Cinematic

High dynamic range tone mapping — detail in shadows and highlights.

This preset boosts colour, lifts exposure slightly and adds strong contrast. For depth it uses green-tinted shadows. On top of that it applies strong clarity for crisp local contrast and applies noticeable sharpening. The look is finished with a noticeable vignette and a touch of grain.

Brightness +5 · Contrast +25 · Saturation +20 · Gamma 1 · Warmth (R−B) 0 · Clarity +30 · Vignette 25 · Grain 5 · Sharpen 2

14. High Contrast Action

Punchy high contrast with deep blacks and blown highlights.

Applied at 100%, it adds a clearly warm, orange cast, settles the midtones a bit darker and adds very punchy contrast. Beyond that it applies strong clarity for crisp local contrast and applies noticeable sharpening. It closes with a heavy vignette that darkens the edges and a touch of grain.

Brightness 0 · Contrast +50 · Saturation +10 · Gamma 0.92 · Warmth (R−B) +15 · Clarity +25 · Vignette 45 · Grain 12 · Sharpen 3

15. Hollywood Teal & Orange

The iconic blockbuster look — teal shadows, orange skin tones.

The grade boosts colour, adds a clearly warm, orange cast, lifts exposure slightly and gently lifts the midtones. Colour is split-toned with blue-tinted shadows and warm golden highlights. In addition it adds strong contrast and applies extra clarity. Final touches: a noticeable vignette and a touch of grain.

Brightness +5 · Contrast +20 · Saturation +15 · Gamma 1.05 · Warmth (R−B) +40 · Clarity +10 · Vignette 35 · Grain 8 · Sharpen 1

16. Horror Green Tint

Sickly green tint with crushed shadows for horror atmosphere.

At full strength it pushes the greens, darkens the frame noticeably and settles the midtones a bit darker. The look is split-toned with green-tinted shadows and greenish highlights. It also adds strong contrast. To finish, it adds a heavy vignette that darkens the edges and visible film grain.

Brightness −12 · Contrast +30 · Saturation +10 · Gamma 0.9 · Warmth (R−B) −5 · Clarity +5 · Vignette 55 · Grain 20 · Sharpen 1

17. Iceland Blue

Stark Icelandic blue-white palette with cold shadows and airy highlights.

This preset softens colour, adds a clearly cool, blue cast, brightens the frame and gently lifts the midtones. For depth it uses blue-tinted shadows and cool, icy highlights. On top of that it adds some contrast and applies extra clarity. The look is finished with a light vignette and a touch of grain.

Brightness +10 · Contrast +12 · Saturation −15 · Gamma 1.05 · Warmth (R−B) −34 · Clarity +14 · Vignette 18 · Grain 8 · Sharpen 1

18. Indie Film Soft

Muted, desaturated indie aesthetic with lifted blacks and soft contrast.

Applied at 100%, it softens colour, leans warm, lifts exposure slightly and opens up the midtones. It also adds warm red-tinted shadows. It closes with a noticeable vignette and visible film grain.

Brightness +8 · Contrast −8 · Saturation −20 · Gamma 1.12 · Warmth (R−B) +6 · Vignette 25 · Grain 18

19. Moody Dark

Atmospheric darkness with desaturated mids and dramatic shadows.

The grade softens colour, darkens the frame noticeably and settles the midtones a bit darker. Colour is split-toned with blue-tinted shadows. In addition it adds strong contrast. Final touches: a heavy vignette that darkens the edges and visible film grain.

Brightness −15 · Contrast +25 · Saturation −25 · Gamma 0.9 · Warmth (R−B) −5 · Clarity +5 · Vignette 60 · Grain 20 · Sharpen 1

20. Netflix Dark

Deep cinematic shadows with crushed blacks and rich contrast.

At full strength it adds a clearly warm, orange cast, darkens the frame noticeably and deepens the midtones strongly. The look is split-toned with warmer shadows. It also adds very punchy contrast, applies extra clarity and applies noticeable sharpening. To finish, it adds a heavy vignette that darkens the edges and visible film grain.

Brightness −10 · Contrast +35 · Saturation −10 · Gamma 0.88 · Warmth (R−B) +16 · Clarity +15 · Vignette 55 · Grain 15 · Sharpen 2

21. Oscar Style Warm

Award-season cinematic warmth — rich shadows, golden highlights.

This preset adds a clearly warm, orange cast, lifts exposure slightly and gently lifts the midtones. For depth it uses warm red-tinted shadows and warm golden highlights. On top of that it adds some contrast and applies extra clarity. The look is finished with a noticeable vignette and a touch of grain.

Brightness +5 · Contrast +18 · Saturation +8 · Gamma 1.05 · Warmth (R−B) +32 · Clarity +12 · Vignette 30 · Grain 8 · Sharpen 1

22. Rainy Street Film

Wet pavement reflections — cool blue-grey with lifted shadows.

Applied at 100%, it softens colour, adds a clearly cool, blue cast, lifts exposure slightly and adds some contrast. It also adds blue-tinted shadows. Beyond that it applies extra clarity. It closes with a noticeable vignette and a touch of grain.

Brightness +5 · Contrast +15 · Saturation −20 · Gamma 1 · Warmth (R−B) −25 · Clarity +8 · Vignette 35 · Grain 12 · Sharpen 1

23. Retro Movie Grain

Heavy film grain with slight color fade — classic movie house feel.

The grade leans warm and gently lifts the midtones. Colour is split-toned with warm red-tinted shadows. Final touches: a noticeable vignette and heavy film grain.

Brightness +3 · Contrast −5 · Saturation −12 · Gamma 1.08 · Warmth (R−B) +8 · Vignette 35 · Grain 40

24. Sci-Fi Neon

Cyberpunk sci-fi with electric blue-cyan glow and dark contrast.

At full strength it boosts colour, adds a clearly cool, blue cast, pushes the greens and pulls exposure down a little. The look is split-toned with blue-tinted shadows and cool, icy highlights. It also adds strong contrast, applies extra clarity and applies noticeable sharpening. To finish, it adds a heavy vignette that darkens the edges and a touch of grain.

Brightness −8 · Contrast +28 · Saturation +25 · Gamma 0.92 · Warmth (R−B) −60 · Clarity +15 · Vignette 50 · Grain 12 · Sharpen 2

25. Studio Portrait Cinema

Professional studio warmth with skin-friendly tones and smooth contrast.

This preset adds a clearly warm, orange cast, lifts exposure slightly and gently lifts the midtones. For depth it uses warm golden highlights. On top of that it adds some contrast and applies extra clarity. The look is finished with a light vignette and a touch of grain.

Brightness +8 · Contrast +14 · Saturation +8 · Gamma 1.08 · Warmth (R−B) +18 · Clarity +8 · Vignette 20 · Grain 5 · Sharpen 1

26. Tokyo Neon Night

Electric night city — magenta-cyan neon with deep contrast.

Applied at 100%, it pushes colour to a vivid level, darkens the frame noticeably and settles the midtones a bit darker. It also adds blue-tinted shadows and warm golden highlights. Beyond that it adds very punchy contrast, applies extra clarity and applies noticeable sharpening. It closes with a heavy vignette that darkens the edges and a touch of grain.

Brightness −10 · Contrast +35 · Saturation +40 · Gamma 0.9 · Warmth (R−B) +5 · Clarity +12 · Vignette 50 · Grain 14 · Sharpen 2

27. Travel Documentary

Clean, vibrant documentary look with natural saturation and open shadows.

The grade boosts colour, lifts exposure slightly and gently lifts the midtones. In addition it adds some contrast, applies extra clarity and applies noticeable sharpening. Final touches: a light vignette and a touch of grain.

Brightness +8 · Contrast +12 · Saturation +18 · Gamma 1.06 · Warmth (R−B) +3 · Clarity +16 · Vignette 12 · Grain 5 · Sharpen 2

28. Vintage 70s Film

Warm orange-brown 70s film stock with faded contrast and heavy grain.

At full strength it adds a clearly warm, orange cast, pushes the greens, lifts exposure slightly and opens up the midtones. The look is split-toned with warm red-tinted shadows and warm golden highlights. It also flattens contrast for a soft, faded feel. To finish, it adds a heavy vignette that darkens the edges and heavy film grain.

Brightness +5 · Contrast −15 · Saturation −10 · Gamma 1.18 · Warmth (R−B) +45 · Clarity −5 · Vignette 45 · Grain 35

29. Warm Sunset Cinema

Rich sunset warmth with amber highlights and lifted shadows.

This preset boosts colour, adds a clearly warm, orange cast, pushes the greens and lifts exposure slightly. For depth it uses warm red-tinted shadows and warm golden highlights. On top of that it adds some contrast and applies extra clarity. The look is finished with a noticeable vignette and a touch of grain.

Brightness +8 · Contrast +15 · Saturation +20 · Gamma 1.07 · Warmth (R−B) +46 · Clarity +10 · Vignette 30 · Grain 7

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