FilmXPro Lightroom Presets Sneak Peek

Coming In March 2026 to Quest

Quest 57 FilmXPro

Cinematic | Experimental | Filmic

FILMXPRO is a cinematic & film preset collection inspired by alternative film processing techniques and experimental darkroom workflows.

Image by Anna Gadalean

Designed for photographers who want bold color shifts, rich contrast, and textured tonal depth, this collection channels the spirit of analog experimentation with a modern, refined finish.

At its core, FILMXPRO captures the unpredictable beauty of cross-processed negatives, silver retention prints, and bleach bypass treatments - reimagined with precision control for today’s digital workflow.

Image by the Tinsley Co, edited with FXP 01, FXP 02, and FXP 03

FILMXPRO Creative PROFILE: FILMXPRO includes a custom profile designed to enhance contrast and saturation with a refined filmic curve. It builds depth in shadows, preserves highlight detail, and gives colors a rich but controlled vibrancy - providing a strong foundation before you even touch a slider.


This preset collection was born from my love for analog photography - from the quiet process of loading film, the anticipation of waiting for it to come back, and the magic of seeing those first imperfect frames. I fell in love with the warmth, the contrast, the unexpected color shifts that came from alternative processing. Those moments shaped my creative eye and how I tell stories. This set is my way of holding onto that feeling…translating the depth, nostalgia, and emotion of film into a digital space without losing the character that makes film so timeless.
— Preset Developer Richard McDowell

Examples

FXP 01 - Balanced X-Pro

A clean but expressive interpretation of cross-processing. Expect vibrant color separation, lifted contrast, and subtle shifts in shadows and highlights.

Image by The Güens


FXP 02 - Bold ALternative

A stronger, more stylized cross-processed look with deeper contrast and pronounced color shifts. Shadows carry mood and highlights pop with energy. This preset leans into the experimental side of film.


FXP 03 - Warmth & Depth

Drawing from silver retention and bleach bypass processes, FXP 03 blends controlled warmth with desaturated depth. Highlights carry a subtle golden tone while shadows fall into dense, textured blacks. The result is bold contrast, restrained color, and a dramatic cinematic atmosphere that still protects skin tones.


Tools

Inspired by experimental film developing techniques, FilmXPro includes tools to help you experiment beyond traditional colors, introducing a sense of spontaneity to your filmic photo edits.

Bleach Bypass Tool: Boosts contrast and texture while muting color for a gritty, cinematic finish. Perfect for adding drama and atmosphere.

Image by Rebekah Dunn

ENR (Silver Retention) Tool: Inspired by the ENR process, this tool enhances contrast while selectively reducing saturation - creating dense blacks and metallic tonal depth without fully stripping color.

Image by Sarah Ching

Cross-Processing (X-Pro) Tool: Adds vibrant color shifts and dynamic contrast reminiscent of traditional cross-processing. Layer for intensity or use subtly to energize flat light.


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