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X Archive 05 Warm Darkroom | Dramatic B&W Preset for Lightroom Mobile & Desktop

$9.95

$9.95 — one preset, instant download.

Or get all 6 X Archive presets for $27 — $4.50 per preset instead of $9.95.

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Classic darkroom warmth with dramatic contrast. A silver-brown quality that references gelatin silver prints on warm-tone darkroom paper — the most traditional and timeless black and white look in the X Archive, refined and warm while maintaining the expressive tonal range of the collection.

✅ Lightroom Mobile & Desktop
✅ Works on RAW and JPEG
✅ Instant download
✅ Lifetime access

X5 is the X Archive's traditional expression. Where X4 is cold and contemporary, X5 is warm and classic — the silver-brown quality of gelatin silver prints on warm-tone darkroom paper. The contrast is still strong — this is still the X Archive — but the warmth adds a quality of time and craft that the cooler presets cannot achieve. The result feels rooted in the tradition of film photography and darkroom printing rather than in digital editing.

The warm silver quality of X5 has a specific resonance in photography. It references the physical process of printing in a darkroom, the specific warmth of certain paper and chemistry combinations, and the visual tradition of a century of B&W photographic printing. For photographers whose work wants to be connected to this tradition.

X Archive | 6 Dramatic Black and White Presets for Lightroom Mobile & Desktop
X Archive | 6 Dramatic Black and White Presets for Lightroom Mobile & Desktop
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$89.95

$9.95 — one preset, instant download.

Or get all 6 X Archive presets for $27 — $4.50 per preset instead of $9.95.

Get all 6 for $27 → X Archive

Classic darkroom warmth with dramatic contrast. A silver-brown quality that references gelatin silver prints on warm-tone darkroom paper — the most traditional and timeless black and white look in the X Archive, refined and warm while maintaining the expressive tonal range of the collection.

✅ Lightroom Mobile & Desktop
✅ Works on RAW and JPEG
✅ Instant download
✅ Lifetime access

X5 is the X Archive's traditional expression. Where X4 is cold and contemporary, X5 is warm and classic — the silver-brown quality of gelatin silver prints on warm-tone darkroom paper. The contrast is still strong — this is still the X Archive — but the warmth adds a quality of time and craft that the cooler presets cannot achieve. The result feels rooted in the tradition of film photography and darkroom printing rather than in digital editing.

The warm silver quality of X5 has a specific resonance in photography. It references the physical process of printing in a darkroom, the specific warmth of certain paper and chemistry combinations, and the visual tradition of a century of B&W photographic printing. For photographers whose work wants to be connected to this tradition.

 

    • Radiant High-Key Finish X5 excels at creating a bright, airy monochrome look without losing the essential details in the brightest parts of the image.

    • Creamy Highlight Roll-off It creates a signature "glow" around light sources and skin, giving your photos a dreamlike yet sharp quality.

    • Clean Digital Polish Unlike the grittier X3 or X1, X5 provides a smooth, low-grain finish that looks remarkably "clean" and high-resolution.

    • Timeless Luxury Aesthetic The silver-toning adds a level of professional "sheen" that makes images look like they were commissioned for a high-end editorial spread.

    • 1x X5 Platinum Lume Preset for Lightroom MOBILE (DNG file for iOS & Android).

    • 1x X5 Platinum Lume Preset for Lightroom DESKTOP (XMP file for Mac & Windows).

    • Easy Step-by-Step Installation Guide.

  • X5 is inspired by Large Format film (8x10) and the legendary Platinum-Palladium printing technique. Unlike standard silver gelatin prints, platinum prints are known for their incredible detail in the highlights and their matte, yet glowing, appearance. By emulating this ultra-smooth tonal transition and the high-key luminosity of museum-grade archives, X5 ensures your work feels sophisticated and elite. It transforms modern digital captures into timeless, gallery-ready masterpieces.

    • The Foundation: X5 works best with bright, clean backgrounds and soft, ample light. It loves white-on-white compositions or backlit subjects.

    • Apply X5: Watch as the image brightens and the highlights take on a rich, metallic silver quality.

    • Whites & Highlights: Use the Whites slider to control the "brightness" of the glow. If the image feels too flat, push the whites up to add more "silver" sparkle.

    • Contrast Balance: If you want a more modern look, slightly increase the Contrast to sharpen the edges against the bright background.