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What presets do YOU want to see in 2024 from Quest?
Part of the magic of the Quest membership is that we’re able to tap into the newest Adobe features as soon as they become available, bringing you the freshest editing tools. Quest is a space where you can unleash your creativity in exciting new ways through playful editing with presets, tools, and creative profiles you might not have tried before!
Our Quest Lab team is on a mission to bring you fresh presets every month, so we're curious: what's on your wishlist for the next batch of Quest Presets?
Let us know in the comments if you have an idea for a Quest preset, tool, etc! We'd love to hear from you!
Image by Ieva Marija Photography
Edited with LEGEND & LORE, Quest Tools 05 - Snowfall
To recap, in 2023, Quest brought you:
11 PRESETS and 4 TOOLSETS!
Inspired by the ice giants whose majesty and scale inspire all those who lay eyes upon them, Quest 22 delivers beautiful glacial tonality mixed with brilliant color for a one-of-a-kind set of presets. Using the power of AI, this set has been designed to balance skin tones with brilliantly colorful landscapes, giving the user vibrant results without sacrificing accuracy where it’s needed. Included are 3 colorful variations, each designed to work with the other for a cohesive experience. Lastly, the Glacial profile gives further control over dynamics, producing consistent results over a wide body of work.
AQ22 i / Glacial : a bright and bold base pushing glacier blues and amber hues with an overall rich spectrum of tonality.
AQ22 ii / Glacial : a warmer variation of i, pushing honey brown midtones.
AQ22 iii / Glacial : a cooler variation of i, pushing glacier blues even further but still preserving golden skin tones.
Rainbow 🌈 : Allows user to control background color intensity without affecting subject saturation.
Pages of old books: well-loved, full of texture and warmth, and a little wear and tear here and there. Familiar as childhood tales told at bedtime, each chapter is like a worn-in pair of corduroys. Fable Presets elicit memories of your favorite tales, brought to life in 3 distinct Chapters, each telling a different story, but part of the same anthology.
Fable Chapter 01 - Rosy and romantic overall tone with olive greens, desaturated icy blues, and even, flattering skin tones
Fable Chapter 02 - Gilded variation with tea stained overtones, Pacific blues, spring greens, and lightly crushed highlights and shadows
Fable Chapter 03 - Neutral variation with muted highlights and subtly lifted shadows. True skin tones, robin's egg blues, verdant greens
FABLE - SETTING Profile - Increase the profile for extra rich depth with deepened shadows and blacks. Decrease the profile for added airiness, with less contrast and lifted shadows.
Drama - Uses Adobe AI background detection to deepen the background and draw attention to the protagonist(s) of your image
Aged Paper - Tone - Gives your image the faded quality of old paper, slightly sun-bleached and worn
Aged Paper - Dust & Scratches - Adds white dust & scratches to the image, reminiscent of sunlight catching particles of dust in a library
Aged Paper - Torn Edge - Adds a torn edge to the bottom of the image, like a page ripped from your favorite storybook
Aged Paper - Water Stains I & II - Water spots throughout the image, with extra water damage look around the edges of the "page"
Fable Presets also include other tools that adds to the drama, texture, and tone of folktales and stories. The included grain mimics the texture of book paper, subtle from afar yet tangible upon inspection.
Deep underwater, beneath the surface, light breaks through the waves to illuminate a sunken world. Immersed in mystery, cobalt and midnight blues, Descent Presets are a siren song of color and mood, giving images a subtle marine color grade with deep sapphire shadows and coral tones.
Descent 01 - Overall vibrant aquamarine hues with natural skin tones. Cobalt blue shadows and coral reds, lemon yellows, emerald greens.
Descent 02 - Warm neutral variation with naval blue shadows, seaweed greens, and a touch of rose gold
Descent 03 - Moody variation with deeper, thunderstorm blue shadows, glimmering champagne midtones, and pine greens.
Descent Vibrance Profile - Lower the profile for cooler, rose tones and reduced contrast with crushed shadows. Raise the profile for a glaze of citrine hues, deepened shadows and contrast
Descent Profile - Lower the profile for lifted shadows, warm glow, and lower contrast. Raise the profile for dramatic shadows and slate blue cinematic overtone.
Abyss - Dramatic vignette that can be adjusted using the Preset Slider for a subtle, shallow vignette or bold, fathomless dark border.
Euphotic Light - Evoking the layer of the ocean where sunlight still permeates the water, Euphotic Light adds sunlit warmth and illumination to your subject and a slight golden tone to the background.
Specular reflection - Like the surface of water reflecting the glitter of sun or moonlight, Specular reflection adds mask layers that give the effect of light leaks on film.
The presets come with no grain by default, with Grain Mask and Grain Mask O presets to add or remove a subtle grain masking layer that gives your image a light dusting of sandy texture.
Mythos is a concept that refers to the imaginative and storytelling realm where artists, writers, and creators draw inspiration, craft narratives, and bring their ideas to life. The Mythos black and white preset collection is an invitation to embark on a creative journey where the boundaries between imagination and reality blur. These presets encourage us to explore the depths of our creativity and craft rich, timeless stories within our images. Mythos transcends being just a preset collection; it’s a reminder that the power of imagination can transform the world into a canvas where every moment holds the potential to become a masterpiece.
Mythos 01 - Neutral-toned black and white with a modern, contrasty dynamic.
Mythos 02 - Soft black and white with a broad greyscale and subtle green cast.
Mythos 03 - Rich, contrasty black and white with a syrupy, warm tonality.
Mythos 04 - Heavily muted black and white preset that provides a dose of nostalgia.
BW Filters - Replicate the dynamics achieved using black and white lens filters. Use these 4 presets with the preset amount slider to shape the black-and-white conversion.
Low Mist - Offers 3 variations of a rolling mist-like effect that applies to the background of your photo. Move and adjust the intensity in Lightroom’s Masking Panel.
Quintessence - Darkens the background and brings focus to your subject.
Aether - Brings a magical softness to the background of your image, providing a dreamy aesthetic.
Mythos Border - Adds a gritty tintype-style border complete with dust and scratches.
Adding borders to your photos can be a beautiful way to frame your subject and achieve a unique finishing touch to your image. This set has 7 different borders, all featuring a clean and modern aesthetic.
Each border is provided in both a horizontal and vertical orientation and can be manipulated within the mask panel of Lightroom.
These borders work best for 2×3/4×6 aspect ratio photos. Please Note - heavy distortion correction or angle correction could cause the masks to become misaligned.
Modern 1 - a beautifully simple arch form.
Modern 2 - a flipped version of Modern 1.
Modern 3 - a flat-sided oval shape.
Modern 4 - a simple rectangle with rounded corners.
Modern 5 - a simple rectangle with two rounded corners and two square corners.
Modern 6 - a clean-lined rectangle with one curved corner (two curved corners on the horizontal version).
Modern 7 - a minimal circular aperture to frame the most important part of your image.
Quest 23 Odeon delivers a subtly cinematic aesthetic that allows the narrative of your photo to be told in a richly dynamic way. Each of the three base presets offers a uniquely beautiful starting point for your image, while the three Color Grade presets can be layered on top and used in conjunction with the ‘preset amount slider’ to further dial-in the look. The Odeon creative profile gives ultimate flexibility by adjusting the highlights and shadows across the image, giving total control over the dynamic range.
AQ23 i - Neutral color palette that brings a balance of warm and cool tonality, resulting in a faithful yet stylistic look.
AQ23 ii - Calming blues, soft magenta highlights and myrtle greens create a gentle yet crisp cinematic style.
AQ23 iii - A distinct push in warmth, along with desaturated blues and yellow greens, give this preset a rich, harmonious feel.
Odeon Profile - Control dynamic range across the image.
Color Grade 1 - Adds teal color grading to highlights, warm color grading to midtones and shadows
Color Grade 2 - Adds subtle warm color grading to highlights and midtones, cool color grading to shadows
Color Grade 3 - Adds overall warm color grading with warmth to midtones and subtle green to shadows
In addition, tools such as Anamorphic Flare, Cinematic Haze, Background Texture and Black Bars use Adobe’s advanced mask features to bring a creative edge to your work.
ZIA was developed with golden sun-kissed imagery as a top priority. Each color-graded preset variation lends itself to honey amber skintones with slight variations in tonality, giving you perfect grade for every scene under the sun you may encounter. Also included are 3 sun burst presets, both horizontal and vertical variations, designed to create or enhance an already existing light source for a one-of-a-kind dramatic effect. Lastly, be sure to use the Dorado preset for that extra dose of warmth your imagery has been missing!
ZIA 01: Honey brown earth tones paired with lush greens for a neutral palette with a healthy boost in warmth. Muted highlights and deep blacks for a soft yet striking appearance.
ZIA 02: A variation with a push in amber and a decrease in green saturation, along with a slight boost in warmth.
ZIA 03: A desaturated variation with a heavy push in warmth for a copper sepia feel.
Dorado: Hazy golden hues meant to blend with the existing preset.
Background Temp: Manipulated your background hue while retaining golden skintones.
Sun H & V: Use this to emulate the setting sun in your scene.
Burst 01 H & V: A subtle yet effective sun burst bringing a bit more drama to your scene.
Burst 02 H & V: A more pronounced variant with striking rays bursting from all sides.
Ascending high above the horizon into air so thin it steals your breath away, there lies an unobstructed view of mountains, valleys, canyons, and plains. Whether you're capturing unique views from far above, or documenting the world around you from the ground, Altitude Presets give your images a definitive and striking style, allowing colors and textures found in nature to soar.
Created with drone and landscape images in mind, Altitude includes 3 tonal variations plus tools to enhance and magnify our planet's endless array of beauty.
ALT 01 - A vibrant and dynamic preset with amber overtones. Pear yellow-greens, bold reds, Adriatic blues, and natural skintones.
ALT 02 - Cool-neutral variation with a slight sage overtone, malachite greens, bright whites, and denim blues.
ALT 03 - Variation with lifted shadows and soft highlights, creating even skintones and subtle natural landscapes.
Altitude Profiles - Decrease profile for lower contrast and more highlight detail. Increase profile for higher contrast, creating more texture detail.
Altitude also includes tools to enhance and magnify our planet's endless array of beauty.
Step into a captivating world where the depths of the ocean meet the tranquil hues of the earth. Quest 32 Zalea lures you to look to the sea in awe-- immerse yourself in tempestuous, earthy tones of steely cobalt blues and seafoam greens. Zalea Presets have been meticulously crafted and inspired by the vastness and majesty of the sea, with 3 unique color presets, 2 creative profiles, BRAND NEW Point Color presets, and tools to help you achieve dramatic, cinematic, and enigmatic tones.
Zalea 01 - Steely cobalt blues, deep teal and emerald greens, lemon yellows. Includes Sky Recover mask for extra detail and mood in the sky.
Zalea 02 - Desaturated forest and sea-greens and rich blues with earthy red ocher tones.
Zalea 03 - Warm citrine overtone with faded teal-blues, light sienna earth tones.
Zalea Cobalt-Blue Profile - Adds deeper contrast and cobalt blue tones
Zalea Sea-Green Profile - Adds deeper contrast and sea-green tones
Point Color - Blue > Teal - Uses Point Color to shift blue tones to teal tones
Point Color - Blues - Uses Point Color to adjust blue hues to give them more robin's egg blue tones
Point Color - Browns - Uses Point Color to shift brown tones to rich, rust tones
Point Color - Greens - Adjusts the hues of the greens, giving them deep desaturated turquoise tones
Achieve the beautiful aesthetic of film combined with the flexibility and convenience of a digital workflow. These filmic border presets push the boundaries of what's possible within Lightroom, faithfully replicating the borders, sprocket holes, light leaks and dust reminiscent of film scans.
Each border is offered in a horizontal and vertical version alongside black and white versions for monochromatic images. These presets are resource-intensive due to the complexity of the hand-drawn elements, be sure to follow Adobe's guidance to optimise the performance of Lightroom.
Filmic 35mm 1- replicates the look of 35mm film when scanned with full borders, complete with sprocket holes, edge markings, dust and partial images from the previous and next photos on the roll.
Filmic 35mm 2 - identical to Filmic 35mm 1, but without the partial images from the previous and next photos on the roll.
Filmic 35mm 3- mimics the look of shooting 35mm film full-width. Featuring sprocket holes punched through the image, along with light leaks and dust.
Filmic 120 - replicates the black borders and edge markings commonly seen on medium-format film, along with light leaks and a subtle layer of dust.
Filmic 120 (no light leak)- identical to Filmic 120 but with the light leak removed for a more clean aesthetic.
Filmic Super 8 - gives the distinct look of a single frame of Super 8 film, featuring a rounded-corner border with rough edges, light leak and a large sprocket hole.
Filmic Super 8 (no sprocket) - identical to filmic Super 8 but without the sprocket hole, for a cleaner look
Floresce brings you an ethereal collection of presets and AI tools, aimed at helping you achieve a stunning light & airy aesthetic with just a few clicks. The 3 color graded presets provide a strong base to work from, offering multiple dynamic options. You can customize your look further from there with the included AI presets.
AQ24 i / Floresce: A natural, delicate, and simplistic color grade featuring sage greens, coral blues, and honey browns.
AQ24 ii / Floresce: A dynamic variation offering a slight boost in contrast with lifted shadows and highlights.
AQ24 iii / Floresce: A dynamic variation offering deep shadows with rich color.
Among the 7 included tools, Ethereal gives you a transformative look by lifting brightness while retaining contrast & exposure levels. Be sure to use the Skin Tone modifiers to perfectly dial in your subject. Lastly, the Pastelize tools allow you to filter tonality into your background while maintaining subject & skin tone accuracy.
Serenus is designed to give your images a refined and polished look while maintaining absolute color accuracy across all hues. Each preset gently lifts the shadows and adds a soft contrast, bringing a flattering dynamic to your subject without straying from the essence of what you captured.
Perfect for wedding photography, product imagery, lifestyle, journalistic work, and any instances where color accuracy is a top priority.
Serenus 01 - gives absolute color accuracy with a gentle contrast and lifted shadows for a fresh and natural feel with almost no tweaking.
Serenus 02 - slightly desaturated yellows and greens while maintaining accuracy across the rest of the color range. Useful for toning down vibrant foliage.
Serenus 03 - heavily desaturated yellows and greens and a cool overtone bring a moodier look to this preset.
Serenus 04 - a clean and modern black & white preset with deep blacks and bright whites.
Serenus Creative Profile - increase the profile slider to add a soft peachy overtone and a subtle grain texture for a clean filmic look.
Serenus BW Creative Profile - increase the profile slider to introduce a soft copper toning with a subtle grain texture; for a nostalgic, filmic look.
The season of cozy cable knit sweaters, hot chocolates, and evenings sitting around a crackling bonfire is here. Distilling the essence of autumn, Quest 30 Autumnal brings you a colorful cinematic set of presets designed to bring your fall imagery to life. Each variant gives you a subtle shift in dynamics to provide consistency across a wide variety of images, and the tools included provide extensive customization over foliage hues, adding the magic of fall color to any scene. Be sure to use the Autumnal creative profile to boost the autumnal effect with even deeper and rich orange-reds.
Autumnal 01 - Syrupy golden overtone with glowing highlights. Chartreuse greens, sky blues, and butter yellows.
Autumnal 02 - Muted dynamic variation with crushed highlights and lifted shadows
Autumnal 03 - Lower contrast dynamic variation with soft tonal range
Foliage - Shift - Shifts greens and yellows in foliage to the amber and ochre shades of autumn
Foliage - Saturate or Desaturate - Saturates or desaturates foliage
Foliage - Darken or Lighten - Darkens or lightens foliage
Foliage - Warmth - Adds warmth to foliage
So what do you want to see next? Tell us in the comments!
