Release Your Creativity - Film Edition 4 - Monochrome System

Film Edition 4 - Monochrome

A complete monochrome preset collection with real depth and character

I’m excited to introduce Film Edition 4 - Monochrome, my most complete and carefully developed black-and-white preset collection to date.

This pack features 65 hand-crafted monochrome presets and 15 custom-built base-level black-and-white profiles, all designed to give your digital files tonal richness, contrast depth, and the character of real film emulsions. Every element in the pack is entirely new, with no reused styles or recycled looks, just a pure focus on timeless monochrome photography.

  • Built from scratch for black-and-white work Film Edition 4 - Monochrome draws on years of study into black-and-white film stocks and tonal rendering in digital workflows, giving you looks with substance rather than simple greyscale conversions.
  • True film grain where it matters Many of the presets include grain modelled on the visual qualities of real emulsions, designed to add texture and presence without overpowering the image. Prefer a cleaner finish? It can be softened or removed quickly with the included tools.
  • Profiles, presets, and useful workflow tools The custom profiles provide a strong tonal base on their own, while the included AI Utility and Technical Tools suite helps with exposure recovery, highlight control, tone mapping, and keeping your editing flow moving.

Inspired by classic monochrome film stocks

From the bold contrast of Tri-X to the finer tonality of Delta 100, and from the moodier softness of Foma and Rollei to cleaner modern black-and-white finishes, Film Edition 4 - Monochrome is designed to evoke the feel of film while still giving you flexibility in Lightroom.

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What’s Included

What’s included in the Film Edition 4 - Monochrome pack?

Film Edition 4 - Monochrome is more than a small preset add-on. It’s a complete black-and-white editing toolkit, designed to give you strong monochrome looks, flexible workflow tools, and more control over tone and finish inside Lightroom.

  • 65 premium film-inspired presets A broad monochrome range designed to give you everything from cleaner classic looks to more textured, characterful finishes.
  • 15 unique base profiles Custom-built profiles that create the tonal foundation for the pack and can also be used on their own for a simpler black-and-white workflow.
  • 22 workflow utilities Includes grain control, contrast tools, tone curve options, and other workflow helpers to help you fine-tune the look without slowing yourself down.
  • 12 AI utilities Designed for up-to-date versions of Lightroom Classic or Lightroom CC, giving you extra support for fast, modern editing workflows.
  • New technical adjustment tools First introduced in this pack, these give you additional control over tone and help extend the creative flexibility of the full set.

Flexible Control

Fine-tune every preset with Lightroom’s Amount slider

Every preset in Film Edition 4 - Monochrome is fully compatible with Lightroom’s Amount slider, giving you an easy and precise way to control how strong or subtle the effect appears.

Once a preset has been applied, you can simply adjust the slider to refine the intensity. That might mean pushing towards something bolder and more dramatic, or easing things back for a softer, more restrained black-and-white finish.

  • Adjust the strength with ease Use Lightroom’s Amount slider to make the preset feel more subtle or more pronounced, depending on the image in front of you.
  • Keep the character, change the intensity The original film-inspired feel remains intact, while the overall strength can be tailored to suit your subject, light, and mood.
  • More control, without slowing down It’s a simple but powerful way to keep your edits personal and image-specific, while still maintaining consistency across a full set.

Kodak Double-X 5222 (Example Edit)

This preset is built on my custom Kodak Double-X 5222 Profile, designed to recreate the textured, silver-rich look of one of cinema’s most iconic black-and-white film stocks.

Kodak Double-X has been in use since 1959 and remains a favourite among cinematographers for its deep contrast, glowing highlights, and raw, expressive grain. It’s the stock behind classics like Schindler’s List, as well as modern films like The Lighthouse — known for their unforgettable monochrome visuals.

The preset leans into those same characteristics: dark, inky blacks, sculpted midtones, and a dramatic tonal range that brings a tactile, almost analogue weight to your digital images. There’s a bold grain structure built in, but it can easily be softened or removed using the included utilities.

Perfect for portraits, street scenes, or moments where you want your image to feel cinematic, intentional, and timeless.

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Ilford FP4+ 125 (Example Edit)

This preset is based on my custom Ilford FP4+ 125 Profile, designed to reflect the smooth tonal range and classic rendering of one of the most trusted black-and-white films in still photography.

Ilford FP4+ has long been favoured by photographers for its fine grain, excellent detail retention, and gentle highlight response, making it perfect for portraits, landscapes, and thoughtful documentary work. It’s a stock that delivers clarity and control without sacrificing character.

This preset captures that balance — with soft mid-tones, crisp whites, and a natural contrast curve that holds up across a wide range of lighting conditions. The grain is present but subtle, echoing the clean finish of traditional FP4 prints straight out of the darkroom.

Ideal for everyday storytelling, editorial work, or portraits where nuance and tonal control matter more than punch or drama.

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Streamline your editing with a versatile set of AI-powered utilities designed specifically for the latest versions of Adobe Lightroom.

These tools allow you to make refined, expressive adjustments quickly and effortlessly — so you can stay focused on the creative side of your workflow, not the repetitive tasks.

And when you want to dial things in? Use Lightroom’s Amount slider at the top of the Presets Panel to fine-tune the intensity of each preset with precision and ease.

Included in Film Edition 4 Monochrome

A complete monochrome toolkit built around film-inspired looks, profiles, and workflow tools

Film Edition 4 Monochrome brings together classic film-inspired presets, creative black and white variants, hand-built monochrome profiles, and a substantial utility set designed to make editing faster, cleaner, and more flexible in Lightroom.

  • Mullins FE4 - Monochrome A suite of film-inspired presets designed to honour the mood, tonality, and character of classic stocks, not just in blacks and whites, but in contrast, luminance, and texture.
    At a glance
    11 presets
    • Adox Silvermax 100 True Film
    • Ferrania P30 True Film
    • Foma R100 True Film
    • Ilford Delta 100 True Film
    • Ilford FP4+ 125 True Film
    • Ilford HP5+ 400 True Film
    • Kodak Double-X 5222 True Film
    • Kodak T-Max 100 True Film
    • Kodak Tri-X 400 True Film
    • Rollei Retro 80S True Film
  • Mullins FE4 - Monochrome Craft 1, 2 & 3 Three complete black and white craft packs built to enhance storytelling, shape mood, and give you more expressive monochrome options without things feeling overworked.
    At a glance
    21 variants
    • Dark Linen
    • Eclipse Skin
    • Obsidian Fade
    • Iron Contrast
    • Night Echo
    • Silk
    • Steel Halide
  • Mullins FE4 - Variants Monochrome An expanded set of alternate looks based on the core film styles. These are useful when you want a familiar base with a slightly different feel.
    At a glance
    20 variants
    • V1 and V2 options for subtle shifts in tone
    • Density variations for stronger or softer rendering
    • Contrast control to better match the image
    • Built from core film styles rather than random variations
  • Mullins FE4 - Legends A selection of presets inspired by the timeless styles of influential image-makers, reimagined for modern digital workflow.
    At a glance
    3 presets
    • Arbus - inspired by Diane Arbus
    • Ellen Mark - inspired by Mary Ellen Mark
    • Kamiński - inspired by Janusz Kamiński
  • Mullins FE4 - Ysbryd Monochrome A soulful, experimental set with a Welsh name and spirit, built for mood, atmosphere, and a slightly more interpretive monochrome finish.
    At a glance
    10 presets
    • Awel
    • Cli-drem
    • Cysgod
    • Du
    • Ffilm
    • Gwyn
    • Henffych
    • Llonyddwch
    • Tryloyw
    • Tywyll
  • Mullins FE4 - Profiles Hand-built monochrome profiles mapped directly to the base rendering of your RAW files, giving you richer tonal range and a deeper starting point without the harshness that can come from stacking too many adjustments.
    At a glance
    14 profiles
    • Adox Silvermax
    • Ferrania P30
    • Foma R100
    • Ilford Delta
    • Ilford FP4+
    • Ilford HP5+
    • Kodak Double-X 5222
    • Kodak T-Max 100
    • Kodak Tri-X 400
    • Mullins Signature 2025 A
    • Mullins Signature 2025 B
    • Mullins Signature 2025 C
    • Rollei Retro 80S
  • Core Workflow Utilities A set of practical tools designed to help you move faster, refine tone more easily, and add or remove texture without losing the feel of the image.
    3 utility groups
    • Curves & Grain Tools - 20 utilities
    • Noise Reduction Presets - 6 utilities
    • Film Utilities - 23 utilities
  • Technical & AI Utilities Extra tools for quick tonal balancing and for streamlining common tasks using Adobe’s newer Lightroom features, especially helpful when working across larger edits.
    2 utility groups
    • Tech Adjustments - 12 utilities
    • AI Utilities - 20 utilities

Built to feel like a complete monochrome system

From classic film-inspired presets to hand-built profiles and practical utility tools, Film Edition 4 Monochrome is designed to give you depth, flexibility, and a much stronger black and white workflow from start to finish.

Workflow Structure

Everything is organised clearly, so editing feels quicker and less cluttered

Film Edition 4 Monochrome is not dropped into Lightroom as one long untidy list. It’s arranged in clearly named groups, so you can move from core film looks to variants, profiles, and utility tools without constantly hunting around the panel.

  • Core looks are easy to find Start with the main monochrome presets, then move naturally into Craft, Variants, Ysbryd, or Legends once you know the direction you want to take.
  • Profiles are kept separate The profile set sits in its own section, which makes it much easier to build a look from the ground up rather than piling everything on top of everything else.
  • Utilities are grouped by purpose Curves, grain, noise reduction, technical adjustments, and AI tools each have their own place, so the workflow feels deliberate rather than messy.
  • Built for real editing speed When you’re working through a proper set of images, structure matters. This layout helps you stay in the flow and spend more time editing, less time searching.

Preset panel preview

Lightroom preset panel showing Film Edition 4 Monochrome folders, profiles, legends, curves and grain tools, noise reduction, technical adjustments, film utilities, and AI utilities. Click to enlarge panel

This gives a quick view of how the pack is grouped inside Lightroom. Click the image to open a larger, scrollable version.

Compatibility

Works across Lightroom and all major camera brands

Film Edition 4 Monochrome is designed to fit easily into a modern Lightroom workflow, whether you edit on desktop, mobile, or move between both.

  • Works with Lightroom Classic, Lightroom CC, Lightroom Mobile with syncing, and Adobe Camera RAW.
  • Compatible with All major camera brands, including Fujifilm, Canon, Sony, Nikon, Leica and, well, all brands.
  • Built for flexibility Whether you are editing RAW files, JPEGs, or working across multiple cameras, the pack is designed to stay consistent and easy to use.

Profiles Sample Gallery

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Variants Sample Gallery

Monochrome Craft Sample Gallery

Ysbryd Sample Gallery

Legends Sample Gallery

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Final Thoughts

Ready to give your black and white work the soul of real film?

Film Edition 4 Monochrome is not just another set of desaturated presets. It’s a carefully crafted toolkit designed to bring depth, emotion, and character to your digital black and white photography.

Whether you’re drawn to the classic look of silver-rich prints, want a faster way to create stronger monochrome edits, or simply need tools that support your creativity without getting in the way, this pack is made for you.

Start creating with intention

Download Film Edition 4 Monochrome today and bring timeless black and white storytelling into your Lightroom workflow.

Film - Edition 4 Monochrome Lightroom Presets & AI Tools
£45.00

A complete black and white Profile, Preset & Workflow Pack for Lightroom

Film Edition 4 - Monochrome is a structured black-and-white preset and profile pack for Lightroom, designed to help you create expressive monochrome work with depth, texture, and consistency. It is built around handcrafted presets, custom monochrome profiles, workflow utilities, and AI-powered tools, giving you a more complete editing system rather than just a handful of looks.

This is not a simple desaturation pack. It is designed to give your images the tonal richness, contrast depth, grain character, and film-inspired response associated with classic black-and-white stocks. The page positions it around the look and feel of films such as Kodak Tri-X, Ilford HP5+, Fuji FP-3000B, and Rollei Retro, supported by raw-level monochrome profiles that shape tone and dynamic range before you even start adjusting sliders.

If you edit regularly in Lightroom, you already know the challenge. You want black-and-white work to feel intentional, not flat, muddy, or overly digital. This pack is built to help you move quickly while still giving your images character. The included profiles give you a strong tonal base, the presets build on that foundation, and the utilities and AI tools are there when you need more precise control.

Built for speed and consistency

  • Fast workflow with fewer decisions and clearer starting points

  • Strong monochrome tonality with depth, texture, and film-inspired contrast

  • Flexible profiles that can be used on their own or as the base for a full preset edit

  • Useful workflow, AI, and technical adjustment tools for real-world Lightroom editing

What’s included

  • 65 handcrafted black and white presets

  • 15 custom-built monochrome base profiles

  • Time-saving editing utilities

  • AI-powered tools for the latest versions of Lightroom

  • Technical Adjustment Utilities for monochrome tone curves, contrast response, and highlight behaviour

Compatibility

Built for Lightroom Classic, CC, and Cloud, with AI-powered tools included for the latest versions of Lightroom.

3 for 2 offer

All preset packs are included in the 3-for-2 offer. Add any three preset packs to your basket, and the cheapest one is free at checkout.