V8 Modern Classic Lightroom preset for a moody, deep, and matte editorial film look. Perfect for cinematic street photography and dark portraits.
V8 Modern Classic Lightroom preset for a moody, deep, and matte editorial film look. Perfect for cinematic street photography and dark portraits.

V-Series Modern Classic | V8 Velvet Archive for Lightroom & Mobile

$9.95

Deep, moody, and cinematically elegant.

The V8 is the "Dark Editorial" powerhouse of the collection. This is the Moody-Velvet essential designed for the photographer who wants to embrace shadows and create a sense of mystery. V8 is characterized by its high-density blacks, slightly shifted highlights, and an underexposed, "noir" color science. It is the perfect choice for late-night street photography, dramatic studio portraits, and gritty urban lifestyle shots.

The Preset Explained

V8 | The Moody Velvet: A high-character grade with a signature "Deep-Matte" finish. This preset delivers a dense tonal range that aggressively compresses the shadows while maintaining a sharp focus on the mid-tones. It creates a "heavy" atmosphere where colors are deeply desaturated, leaving a sophisticated, silver-and-charcoal palette that feels both raw and expensive.

Deep, moody, and cinematically elegant.

The V8 is the "Dark Editorial" powerhouse of the collection. This is the Moody-Velvet essential designed for the photographer who wants to embrace shadows and create a sense of mystery. V8 is characterized by its high-density blacks, slightly shifted highlights, and an underexposed, "noir" color science. It is the perfect choice for late-night street photography, dramatic studio portraits, and gritty urban lifestyle shots.

The Preset Explained

V8 | The Moody Velvet: A high-character grade with a signature "Deep-Matte" finish. This preset delivers a dense tonal range that aggressively compresses the shadows while maintaining a sharp focus on the mid-tones. It creates a "heavy" atmosphere where colors are deeply desaturated, leaving a sophisticated, silver-and-charcoal palette that feels both raw and expensive.

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    • Deep Charcoal Shadow Compression V8 creates a thick, "ink-like" atmosphere in the shadows that hides distractions and forces the viewer to focus on the light.

    • Cinematic Silver Highlights Highlights are rolled off into a clean, cool silver, giving every light source a beautiful, expensive-looking "bloom."

    • Muted Urban Color Palette It excels at neutralizing bright, distracting colors, pulling the entire frame into a cohesive, moody, and professional spectrum.

    • Dramatic Structural Clarity Despite the heavy matte finish, V8 enhances micro-contrast to ensure textures like skin, concrete, and fabric remain incredibly detailed.

    • 1x V8 Moody Velvet Matte Preset for Lightroom MOBILE (DNG file for iOS & Android).

    • 1x V8 Moody Velvet Matte Preset for Lightroom DESKTOP (XMP file for Mac & Windows).

    • Easy Step-by-Step Installation Guide.

  • This preset captures the aesthetic of high-ISO cinematic film that has been pushed in development to achieve maximum drama. It is the professional answer for those who want their work to feel heavy and emotional. By emulating the textured grain and the rich shadow-contrast found in iconic urban cinema celebrated for its ability to tell stories through silhouettes—V8 ensures your photos possess a powerful, atmospheric soul. It transforms digital shots into frames that look like they were pulled from a Neo-Noir film set in a rain-soaked city.

    • The Foundation: V8 thrives in low-light, high-contrast settings—think nighttime cityscapes, window light in dark rooms, or moody studio setups.

    • Apply V8: Watch as the frame takes on a heavy, cinematic weight where the shadows become the main character.

    • Exposure Recovery: V8 is an underexposed-style preset. Use the Exposure slider to find the perfect balance for your specific subject's visibility.

    • Detail Nudge: If the shadows feel "too heavy," lift the Blacks or Shadows slightly to reveal more detail while keeping the V8 mood.

    • The Final Touch: Add Rough Grain to fully lean into the gritty, analog noir aesthetic.