Dreamlike monochrome with a film pulse.
The character of the collection
MONO-X is built for expressive black-and-white photography: matte contrast, deep blacks, flatter whites, and tactile film grain. It works best when the image already has strong shape, shadow, texture, or hard light.
Color and tone
Deep blacks, soft silver whites, visible grain, and a darker emotional finish.
Where to begin
Street, Architecture, Night, Documentary, Hard light.
Choose MONO-X when the photo has a strong silhouette, shadow pattern, or surface texture. It is designed to make simple scenes feel heavier and more cinematic.
Adapt the look to your photograph
Choose the preset in BLUEGRADE, then adjust its amount. Balance exposure and white balance in Edit → Adjustments. Use Finish for the final texture and atmosphere.
MONO-X is grain-forward. Treat grain as a finish, not a repair tool. Adjust exposure and contrast first, then view at 100% before exporting.
What to watch
Evaluate carefully with: Soft beauty portraits, Color-led scenes, Very bright skies. A preset cannot guarantee the same appearance across different lighting, skin tones and source files.