Designing Retro and Vintage Presets in Lightroom and Photoshop

Vintage and retro aesthetics are more popular than ever, but relying on pre-made filters limits your creative control. Learning to build your own custom presets and Look-Up Tables (LUTs) allows you to establish a signature visual style across your entire portfolio. This text-based course guides you through the fundamental science of color grading, showing you how to recreate classic film looks and build reusable presets for Lightroom and Photoshop. You will gain the skills to develop consistent, cinematic color profiles that work seamlessly across desktop and mobile platforms. What you'll learn: - Understand the core principles of color theory, curves, and split toning to achieve vintage aesthetics - Create custom Lightroom presets optimized for both desktop and mobile applications - Build and export Look-Up Tables (LUTs) in Photoshop for cross-platform use in photo and video editing - Apply retro color grading techniques, including faded shadows, warm highlights, and grain emulation - Manage your preset library and organize assets for an efficient creative workflow The course starts with essential color terminology and foundational editing concepts before walking you step-by-step through the process of building, saving, and organizing your custom presets. You will read clear explanations, analyze color-grading recipes, and practice through written exercises designed to build your confidence. Designed for beginner photographers, content creators, and designers looking to master color grading, this course requires no prior experience in preset creation. Start crafting your signature vintage look today.