X1 Modern Classic Lightroom preset showing a modern cross-processed film look. Features vibrant color shifts, high-contrast shadows, and a bold, experimental editorial aesthetic.
X1 Modern Classic Lightroom preset showing a modern cross-processed film look. Features vibrant color shifts, high-contrast shadows, and a bold, experimental editorial aesthetic.

X-Series Modern Classic | X1 The B&W Archive

$9.95

Timeless, rich, and high-fidelity monochrome.

The X1 is the centerpiece of the Black & White Archive. While color presets set a mood, the X1 defines the soul of a photograph through light and shadow. It is designed for the photographer who wants the classic look of traditional darkroom prints—rich in contrast, deep in blacks, and smooth in highlight roll-off. This is not just a "desaturated" photo; it is a complete re-mapping of tonal values to create a professional, iconic monochrome frame.

The Preset Explained

X1 | The Timeless Grain: This preset delivers a high-fidelity monochrome look with a signature "Silver-Nitrate" finish. It features a sophisticated S-curve that provides deep, inky blacks while keeping the mid-tones luminous. It is engineered to mimic the spectral sensitivity of panchromatic film, ensuring that skin tones stay radiant and textures like leather, concrete, and fabric pop with incredible detail.

Timeless, rich, and high-fidelity monochrome.

The X1 is the centerpiece of the Black & White Archive. While color presets set a mood, the X1 defines the soul of a photograph through light and shadow. It is designed for the photographer who wants the classic look of traditional darkroom prints—rich in contrast, deep in blacks, and smooth in highlight roll-off. This is not just a "desaturated" photo; it is a complete re-mapping of tonal values to create a professional, iconic monochrome frame.

The Preset Explained

X1 | The Timeless Grain: This preset delivers a high-fidelity monochrome look with a signature "Silver-Nitrate" finish. It features a sophisticated S-curve that provides deep, inky blacks while keeping the mid-tones luminous. It is engineered to mimic the spectral sensitivity of panchromatic film, ensuring that skin tones stay radiant and textures like leather, concrete, and fabric pop with incredible detail.

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    • Rich Tonal Depth X1 creates a beautiful separation between subjects and backgrounds through intelligent contrast management, preventing the image from looking "muddy" or grey.

    • Radiant Skin Rendering By lifting the luminance of red and orange channels before converting to B&W, skin tones are given a soft, healthy glow that mimics professional studio lighting.

    • Deep Architectural Blacks It provides a heavy, expensive-looking black point that adds weight and authority to your compositions.

    • Classic Cinematic Grain The preset includes a calibrated grain profile that adds texture and "soul" to the highlights, softening the clinical edge of modern digital sensors.

    • 1x X1 B&W Timeless Preset for Lightroom MOBILE (DNG file for iOS & Android).

    • 1x X1 B&W Timeless Preset for Lightroom DESKTOP (XMP file for Mac & Windows).

    • Easy Step-by-Step Installation Guide.

  • The X1 is inspired by the legendary Kodak Tri-X 400 and Ilford HP5 film stocks, specifically when developed in a high-contrast chemistry. It captures the essence of street and documentary photography from the mid-20th century. By emulating the organic grain structure and the high dynamic range of archival silver prints, X1 ensures your work feels permanent and powerful. It transforms flat digital files into "hard-copy" memories that look like they were pulled from a classic photojournalist's portfolio.

    • The Foundation: X1 works on almost any image but truly shines in high-contrast light, street scenes, or dramatic portraits.

    • Apply X1: Instantly watch the distractions of color vanish, replaced by a powerful study of form and texture.

    • Contrast Control: Use the Contrast or Whites slider to dial in the "punch." For a softer, more romantic look, lower the contrast slightly.

    • Shadow Detail: If the blacks feel too heavy for a specific shot, nudge the Shadows slider up to reveal more hidden detail.

    • The Final Touch: Add Rough Grain from the Toolkit if you want to lean into a grittier, "raw" documentary aesthetic.