VSCO Film X Presets

Creating a vintage or classic appearance in a digital photo using editing apps requires versatile presets. It’s not only time-consuming but is very hard to find because you need presets with various adjustments like strength, character, and warmth control to allow you to finely tune the exposure, ranging from negative (1 or 2 exposure E.V.) to positive (brightening towards six plus six) values. 

Is it just like finding a needle in a haystack?

Not anymore; let’s discuss Vsco X presets in detail to meet your photo editing requirements and take retro inspiration to the next level of professionalism.

In the widely appreciated VSCO photo and video editing app, VSCO Film X is a set of premium presets that give your creations a classic or old-time look. It is an exclusive feature for VSCO pro members with paid subscriptions, making you part of a special community. It’s just like having a collection of all-time hit camera film rolls on your mobile, a privilege only VSCO pro members can enjoy. 

Regarding film-inspired filters with solid effects, Vsco film X offers quality and flexibility. Its filters are designed exclusively to provide the closest to the specific film types, such as fantastic Fujifilm, Kodak, Agfa, and more of their time. You can Edit photos using retro effects from the Film of your choice and frame overlays to light leaks, grain, and, importantly, lens flares.

Creating or editing Photographs using VSCO film X feels like nostalgic time travel.

The Vsco pro app opens in the studio. At the bottom, you will see icons that will help you navigate to the social community and the user profile. In the studio section, as a mobile photographer, you can upload photos from your mobile camera library, or you can use Vsco’s built-in camera.

 Using Vsco’s inbuilt camera, you can easily exceed manual features like exposure compensation, shutter speed, and manual focus. You can also go to the option of raw shooting along with much wider editing options. X subscription gives you a broad editing option and full access to hundreds of filters. VSCO’s built-in several tools make it relatively easy to find the right filter of your choice.

Using Vsco’s built camera with X- subscription offers a super cool interface, significant professional experience, motivation to work more, and a lot of fun.

Vsco’s free app comes with limited editing controls. It offers only some of the primary filters and tools. Vsco paid subscription-based Pro version presents Vsco film X, which offers 130+ inbuilt presets with fantastic editing options. Users can access Fujifilm, Agfa, Kodak, and more inspiring filters. 

Whenever Vsco releases new features, the Vsco Film FX users gain access to new features first as compared to free Vsco app users. 

Vsco updates its app very frequently, and with many photo and video editing educational series that offer many tips and tricks. All of these updates and educational series are exclusive for subscribers. However, it’s important to note that while VSCO film X  presets can significantly enhance the look of your photos, they may not be suitable for all types of photography or editing styles.

 It’s always a good idea to experiment with different presets and settings to find the ones that best suit your needs and preferences. With FILM X, try combining film frames with one of our Film X filters like AU5 or KE1, and experiment with the Grain tool for the finishing touches.

The VSCO Pro Premium version extends a set of more than 200 high-quality filters and tools. In VSCO Film X, over a hundred premium and unique quality presets can also be used to create VSCO DSCO gifs and your unique Recipes.

In order to create a captive visual story, it’s highly recommended that you learn the basic work potential of each preset. You have everything from the vibrant over-saturation intensity of Agfa 50 to the charismatic reliability of Fuji Pro 400H.

Let’s dive deep into the historically charming and magical world of image creation by discussing important Vsco X presets.

The German Agfa company has a long history in the world of photography. It started producing photographic paper in 1903 (b/w film stock), Agfa color Neu Reversa in 1936, and Agfa-Gevaert in 2004. Lupus Imaging Belgium is still producing B/W, 135, and 120 formats under the brand name Rollei. We all have precious memories attached to Agfa photo films. But the great news is that “Agfa ” time can be revised in our creations using Vsco film X “Agfa” presets.

German-made Agfa Ultra 50 was first realized in 1991. It remained in the market till 2005.

It was a C-41 process, print-type camera film with two Formats, 135 and 120. This camera film offered Professionally sound high saturation to augment colors and contrasts with color negative. 

It was considered best to capture Landscapes and nature. Vsco film X (AUS) perfectly imitates Agfa color ultra-ISO 50.

On October 11, 2013, the Agfa Ultra 100 was released to replace the Agfa Ultra 50. Soon after its launch, it became a mega-hit due to its vivid, intense colors and fine grain. Agfa discontinued this Film in 2005.

In Vsco film X, AU1 represents this Film. This remarkable preset offers a balanced color palette to photograph the blue sky, brightly colored houses, walls, windows, or any colorful object.

This versatile Film was launched in 2001, and until 2005, it remained in the market. It was a C-41 process, print-type camera film with one Format 135. This camera film offered Professionally sound high saturation to augment colors and contrasts with color negative.

Agfa Vista 400 was highly famous due to its general-purpose usage, detailed grain color, and eye vision technology, representing Professional Optima films. In the Vsco film x, the preset (AV4) truly offers an authentic quality of Agfa Vista 400. AV4 preset is best for urban portraits and urban day trips.

From 2001 to 2005, this Film remained in the market. It was a C-41 process, print-type Film with one format: 135. Agfa Vista 800 was highly famous due to its general-purpose usage, delicate grain color, and eye vision technology. It was the first and the last of Agfa 800 high-speed color film.

Nowadays, Preset AV8 is the best alternative to Affa Vista ISO 800 for casual portraits and low-light photography with a strong fade, offering quick clean-up and a positive character.

 Fujifilm was founded in Japan in 1934 as Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd . Let’s have a look at some importent VSCO’s Fujifilm presets.

Fuji Neopen 1600 iso (‘Super Presto’ in Japan) with super high-speed panchromatic E.I. 1600 was one of the greatest hits of its time. It was considered best of the best for sports, journalism, stage performance coverage, and especially for extreme low light photography. The Neopan 1600 was discontinued in 2009.

Vsco Film X’s “FN16” preset is the best of all time alternatives for professional Fuji Neopan 1600 ISO film because of its high speed, boldness, and super-high-quality black-and-white contrast.

Fuji Pro 160S (FP1): Introduced by Japanese company Fujifilm in 2004. Later, in 2010, it was renamed Pro 160NS, and finally, it was discontinued in October 2021 in Japan too. Fuji Pro 160S was considered an ideal choice for weddings, portraits, fashion, and commercial photography. It offered Sigma fine-grain technology and neutral color balance to improve skin tones with low contrast.

Nowadays, the VSCO Film FX presets FP1 and FP2 present the same photographic feel as the Fuji Pro 160S, but the preset FP2 has higher color saturation and contrast. 

Fuji Pro 400H was first introduced in 2004 with a fourth color layer on the triacetate base. This Film came in three Formats: 135, 120, and 220. Fuji Pro ISO 400H was famous among professionals because of its fine-grain natural colors, which were used in Portraits, weddings, fashion, and outdoor photography. Fuji Pro ISO 400H was discontinued in 2021.

Vsco X film preset, FP4, is a high-quality emulation of Fuji Pro ISO 400H.

Fuji Pro 800Z was introduced in 2004 with a fourth color layer on the triacetate base. Like Pro 400H, this film also came in three formats: 135, 120, and 220. Fuji Pro ISO 800Z had high contrast levels and over-saturated red colors. It was highly famous among professional portrait photographers. This Film was discontinued in 2021.

The FP8 preset should be your first choice if you want the same photographic results that the Fuji Pro 800Z has delivered in the recent past.

Discontinued in 2013, Fuji Provia ISO 400X was a general-purpose film. It offered color fading resistance, less saturated colors, and contrast levels. This Film had daylight Balance, Process, and format of E-6 and 35mm,120, respectively. 

FR4 preset truly represents Fuji Provia ISO 400X.

The daylight all-purpose consumer type Fiji Superia X-TRA 400 was color negative with a 4th cyan color layer. Initially, this proline film was manufactured using Fine-grain Sigma technology, and later, in 2003, using improved fine-grain grain technology. In 2006, features like improved shelf life and state-of-the-art uniform fine-grain technology were added. In January 2019, the Fuji Superia X-Tri ISO 400 was discontinued in the Japanese market.

FS4 preset in the Vsco Film X is a top notch imitation of fuji Superia X-Tri ISO 400.

The Fuji Superia series was introduced in 1998. Fuji Superia 1600 was a multipurpose, daylight, and fastest Film. It had the 4th color layer developed with Nano-structured Σ Grain Technology. This Film was designed especially for compact zoom lens cameras for flash photographic work in low-light environments. In mis 2019, the last time this Film was officially distributed in the Japanese market.

FS16 is present ideally, imitating Fuji Superia ISO 1600 with lower contrast and smooth natural color palettes. 

The best-selling brand in its segment, U.K.-made Ilford HP5, was a black-and-white iconic Film first introduced in 1976. Later, Ilford HP5 Pro replaced it. Panchromatic, HP5 captures precisely the same things your eyes see. It is like a RAW file in the digital world.

IH5 is a true and versatile depiction of Ilford HP5, with medium contrast, lower contrast, fade shadow, over contrast, and deep shadow properties. It is ideal for photojournalism and portrait photography.

The Eastman Kodak Company, which is famous for its brand name, “Kodak,” is an American company. Kodak started its journey in 1889. Vsco Film X offers wonderful Kodak film Presets. Let’s now discuss some important Vsco Film X Kodak presets. 

Kodak Color Plus 200 was first introduced in 1988. Later, it was replaced by the Kodak Gold Iso 200. Because of low speed, low contrast, low color saturation, and slightly warm inclination, this Film is used for casual and portrait photography. Preset KCP2 perfectly extends all the qualities of this all-time hit film.

Kodak Portra series was launched in 1998 for portrait and wedding photography due to its “natural color” (N.C.), “vivid color” (V.C.), and fine grain.

VscoX preset KP4 is the best alternative to Kodak Portra 400 films.

Kodak Portra 800 is famous for wedding photography because of its higher sensitivity and ability to maintain natural tones and daylight fades. Preset KP8 is an excellent representation of Kodak Portra 800 in the VSCO app.

Kodak EKTAR 100 was introduced in September 2008. It had the finest-grain color in negative film, with high saturation, bold contrast, and vivid colors. It is an all-purpose film suitable for still life and fashion. Preset KE1 has all the qualities of Kodak EKTAR 100.

Since 1940, the TRI-X series has had a long history of minor changes. In 2007, Tri-X was re-engineered. Kodak TRI-X 400 is famous for black-and-white photojournalism and portrait photography. Its Speed is 400/27°. The process type is Gelatin-silver with general application. TRI-X 400 also offers a High level of contrast and a classic grainy look.

In Vsco films X, the preset KX4 offers the same photographic results as the Kodak TRI-X 400.

The Kodak Portra series was introduced in 1998. Kodak Portra 800 is a daylight-balanced professional color film. This Color film offers 35mm, 120, and 220 Format, very fine grain, balanced saturation, and portraiture application.

Preset KP8 with increased saturation, natural skin tones, and slightly blue tones in some lighting conditions offers all the quality results of Kodak Portra ISO 800.

Since December 2007, Kodak UltraMax 800 film has been famous for its bright, vibrant colors across various lighting conditions. It’s an ISO 800 high-speed film that offers medium-low contrast with vibrant colors ranging from rich oranges to red-tinted shadows. 

Importantly, preset KU8 offers the same photographic results as Kodak UltraMax ISO 800 and is best for portrait and casual photography.

Except for black and white, all of the Vsco X  presetscome with Strength, Character, and Warmth editing sliders. Here are some practical tips to get your desired photo editing work.

1. For most of your photo editing, keep the strength between 8 and 12. The strength should be low if you are editing a flatter profile jpg, but use a lower strength level if you are editing images with higher contrast and color
2. The warmth slider is sensitive, so try to use no more than 2.6 in both directions until and unless more high or low levels are badly required.
3. While moving editing sliders right or left, keep in mind the basic concept that editing is all about proper exposure and white balance 

Let’s now briefly discuss some points that give us self-explanatory answers to this question

1- User-friendly, clean, sleek, bright, and beautiful interface without any distractions or cluttered look.

2- Top-quality filters with smooth navigation

3- Easy but detailed editing

4- Swift, intensive, and exclusive photo customization

5- Aesthetic apatite fulfilling editing choices

6- It is very easy to share your creative photo editing work across almost all social media networks. 

Vsco has made photography so inexpensive. If you are a photography enthusiast, you can transform your smartphone camera into an expensive analog one using the Vsco app. With a paid subscription, Vsco also offers a lot of professional photography and educational material. You can experiment a lot with tons of presets and tools without purchasing expensive and heavy equipment.

Vsco X opens the mighty gate of inspirational learning through its social feed option. You can easily connect with the professional photo editing community by respectably sharing your creative photographic expressions, and learning of the latest trends from each other’s experience is no longer a big challenge. 

Vsco offers three plans. Let’s discuss them one by one.

The starter Plan 

Its free plan comes with a few photo editing options. It is best for people who have just started their photo editing journey.

Vsco Plus plan

Vsco Plus plan comes with a yearly subscription and costs 29.99$ per year. The Vsco Plus plan comes with over 200 classic film presets, aesthetically loaded modern features, and exclusive monthly additions. 

This plan perfectly suits the needs of professional and enthusiastic photographers who are in love with vintage or classic camera film creations.

Pro Plan (Yearly at $59.99 for iOS users).

This plan fulfils all the photo editing needs of iOS users with a yearly subscription of 59.99$.

After trying VSCO, if you are not satisfied, you can delete your VSCO account quite easily, too.