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

See all 29 Cinematic photo filters from the free Image Filters tool, each with a before-and-after comparison, a full applied image and its exact settings.

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

Before and after comparison of the Amazon Jungle Pop photo filter (Cinematic) on the sample photo
Amazon Jungle Pop: before (left) and after (right).
Sample photo with the Amazon Jungle Pop filter (Cinematic) fully applied
Amazon Jungle Pop applied at 100% strength.

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

Before and after comparison of the Blockbuster Action photo filter (Cinematic) on the sample photo
Blockbuster Action: before (left) and after (right).
Sample photo with the Blockbuster Action filter (Cinematic) fully applied
Blockbuster Action applied at 100% strength.

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

Before and after comparison of the Blue Hour Cinematic photo filter (Cinematic) on the sample photo
Blue Hour Cinematic: before (left) and after (right).
Sample photo with the Blue Hour Cinematic filter (Cinematic) fully applied
Blue Hour Cinematic applied at 100% strength.

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

Before and after comparison of the Cloudy London Mood photo filter (Cinematic) on the sample photo
Cloudy London Mood: before (left) and after (right).
Sample photo with the Cloudy London Mood filter (Cinematic) fully applied
Cloudy London Mood applied at 100% strength.

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

Before and after comparison of the Cold Nordic photo filter (Cinematic) on the sample photo
Cold Nordic: before (left) and after (right).
Sample photo with the Cold Nordic filter (Cinematic) fully applied
Cold Nordic applied at 100% strength.

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

Before and after comparison of the Dark Thriller photo filter (Cinematic) on the sample photo
Dark Thriller: before (left) and after (right).
Sample photo with the Dark Thriller filter (Cinematic) fully applied
Dark Thriller applied at 100% strength.

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

Before and after comparison of the Desert Dust photo filter (Cinematic) on the sample photo
Desert Dust: before (left) and after (right).
Sample photo with the Desert Dust filter (Cinematic) fully applied
Desert Dust applied at 100% strength.

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

Before and after comparison of the Dramatic Sky Boost photo filter (Cinematic) on the sample photo
Dramatic Sky Boost: before (left) and after (right).
Sample photo with the Dramatic Sky Boost filter (Cinematic) fully applied
Dramatic Sky Boost applied at 100% strength.

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

Before and after comparison of the Dream Sequence Glow photo filter (Cinematic) on the sample photo
Dream Sequence Glow: before (left) and after (right).
Sample photo with the Dream Sequence Glow filter (Cinematic) fully applied
Dream Sequence Glow applied at 100% strength.

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

Before and after comparison of the Epic Fantasy Tone photo filter (Cinematic) on the sample photo
Epic Fantasy Tone: before (left) and after (right).
Sample photo with the Epic Fantasy Tone filter (Cinematic) fully applied
Epic Fantasy Tone applied at 100% strength.

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

Before and after comparison of the Film Noir photo filter (Cinematic) on the sample photo
Film Noir: before (left) and after (right).
Sample photo with the Film Noir filter (Cinematic) fully applied
Film Noir applied at 100% strength.

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

Before and after comparison of the Golden Skin Tone photo filter (Cinematic) on the sample photo
Golden Skin Tone: before (left) and after (right).
Sample photo with the Golden Skin Tone filter (Cinematic) fully applied
Golden Skin Tone applied at 100% strength.

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

Before and after comparison of the HDR Cinematic photo filter (Cinematic) on the sample photo
HDR Cinematic: before (left) and after (right).
Sample photo with the HDR Cinematic filter (Cinematic) fully applied
HDR Cinematic applied at 100% strength.

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

Before and after comparison of the High Contrast Action photo filter (Cinematic) on the sample photo
High Contrast Action: before (left) and after (right).
Sample photo with the High Contrast Action filter (Cinematic) fully applied
High Contrast Action applied at 100% strength.

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

Before and after comparison of the Hollywood Teal & Orange photo filter (Cinematic) on the sample photo
Hollywood Teal & Orange: before (left) and after (right).
Sample photo with the Hollywood Teal & Orange filter (Cinematic) fully applied
Hollywood Teal & Orange applied at 100% strength.

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

Before and after comparison of the Horror Green Tint photo filter (Cinematic) on the sample photo
Horror Green Tint: before (left) and after (right).
Sample photo with the Horror Green Tint filter (Cinematic) fully applied
Horror Green Tint applied at 100% strength.

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

Before and after comparison of the Iceland Blue photo filter (Cinematic) on the sample photo
Iceland Blue: before (left) and after (right).
Sample photo with the Iceland Blue filter (Cinematic) fully applied
Iceland Blue applied at 100% strength.

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

Before and after comparison of the Indie Film Soft photo filter (Cinematic) on the sample photo
Indie Film Soft: before (left) and after (right).
Sample photo with the Indie Film Soft filter (Cinematic) fully applied
Indie Film Soft applied at 100% strength.

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

Before and after comparison of the Moody Dark photo filter (Cinematic) on the sample photo
Moody Dark: before (left) and after (right).
Sample photo with the Moody Dark filter (Cinematic) fully applied
Moody Dark applied at 100% strength.

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

Before and after comparison of the Netflix Dark photo filter (Cinematic) on the sample photo
Netflix Dark: before (left) and after (right).
Sample photo with the Netflix Dark filter (Cinematic) fully applied
Netflix Dark applied at 100% strength.

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

Before and after comparison of the Oscar Style Warm photo filter (Cinematic) on the sample photo
Oscar Style Warm: before (left) and after (right).
Sample photo with the Oscar Style Warm filter (Cinematic) fully applied
Oscar Style Warm applied at 100% strength.

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

Before and after comparison of the Rainy Street Film photo filter (Cinematic) on the sample photo
Rainy Street Film: before (left) and after (right).
Sample photo with the Rainy Street Film filter (Cinematic) fully applied
Rainy Street Film applied at 100% strength.

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

Before and after comparison of the Retro Movie Grain photo filter (Cinematic) on the sample photo
Retro Movie Grain: before (left) and after (right).
Sample photo with the Retro Movie Grain filter (Cinematic) fully applied
Retro Movie Grain applied at 100% strength.

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

Before and after comparison of the Sci-Fi Neon photo filter (Cinematic) on the sample photo
Sci-Fi Neon: before (left) and after (right).
Sample photo with the Sci-Fi Neon filter (Cinematic) fully applied
Sci-Fi Neon applied at 100% strength.

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

Before and after comparison of the Studio Portrait Cinema photo filter (Cinematic) on the sample photo
Studio Portrait Cinema: before (left) and after (right).
Sample photo with the Studio Portrait Cinema filter (Cinematic) fully applied
Studio Portrait Cinema applied at 100% strength.

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

Before and after comparison of the Tokyo Neon Night photo filter (Cinematic) on the sample photo
Tokyo Neon Night: before (left) and after (right).
Sample photo with the Tokyo Neon Night filter (Cinematic) fully applied
Tokyo Neon Night applied at 100% strength.

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

Before and after comparison of the Travel Documentary photo filter (Cinematic) on the sample photo
Travel Documentary: before (left) and after (right).
Sample photo with the Travel Documentary filter (Cinematic) fully applied
Travel Documentary applied at 100% strength.

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

Before and after comparison of the Vintage 70s Film photo filter (Cinematic) on the sample photo
Vintage 70s Film: before (left) and after (right).
Sample photo with the Vintage 70s Film filter (Cinematic) fully applied
Vintage 70s Film applied at 100% strength.

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

Before and after comparison of the Warm Sunset Cinema photo filter (Cinematic) on the sample photo
Warm Sunset Cinema: before (left) and after (right).
Sample photo with the Warm Sunset Cinema filter (Cinematic) fully applied
Warm Sunset Cinema applied at 100% strength.

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