Want warm Kodak look? Get Kodak Gold 400 Presets!
“Use it on everything now. Shot Gold 400 for years before going digital. The base preset is the most accurate recreation I’ve found. Color balance is right. Not much more to say it works.”. – Raynold M., Photographer
Kodak Gold 400 Inspired Lightroom Presets
Kodak Gold 400 sits one step up from Gold 200 in the Gold family. More grain, warmer tones, slightly more color saturation. It’s the one you reach for when the light drops a little or when you want the film character to be more visible in the final image. These presets capture that look and bring it to Lightroom in one click.
What’s Included
» 8 Kodak Gold 400 Presets
» 20 Clean Edit Presets
» 1x Instruction Guide (PDF)
» File formats: XMP, DNG
» 8 DNG Files
» Free Upgrades
Clean Edit Presets
Use the Clean Edit Presets to make basic adjustments and set the foundation for your image. They also speed-up your workflow and offer you endless style combinations.
You receive this presets as digital download
immediately after purchase.
Desktop
» Adobe® Lightroom® 7.5 or later
» Adobe® Camera Raw 10.5 or later
Mobile
» Adobe® Lightroom Mobile
» Android & iPhone
Get 8 Kodak Gold 400
Film Simulation Presets
Gold 400 base
Gold 400 vivid
Gold 400 cool
Gold 400 warm
Gold 400 pulled
Gold 400 pushed
Gold 400 flat
Gold 400 balance
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Professional Kodak Gold 400 Film Simulation Presets.
Image: Kodak
Kodak Gold 400 was the faster sibling in the Gold family, same warm color palette as Gold 200, but with more visible grain and enough speed to handle indoor light without a flash. That versatility made it a practical choice for photographers who wanted one roll that could go from an afternoon outside to a dinner party without missing a beat.
The color signature was the real draw. Warm, slightly saturated, with a particular affinity for skin tones and natural light. The grain at ISO 400 is more pronounced than Gold 200, but it sits well in the image, adding texture rather than noise.
It was also a consumer film, which meant it was affordable and available everywhere. A lot of photographers who couldn’t justify the cost of Portra or Ektar shot Gold 400 and got results they were genuinely happy with.
Kodak discontinued Gold 400 around 2010. What’s left exists on the secondhand market. These presets exist to keep that look accessible.
Specs & Facts:
- 400 ISO speed
- Medium grain structur, more visible than Gold 200, adds texture and character
- Warm, slightly saturated colors
- Daylight-balanced color negative film
- Available in 35mm and 120 formats
- This film has been discontinued
- Known for its versatility and “golden hour” look
The two films share the same DNA but pull in different directions. Gold 200 is cleaner and slightly more neutral, the everyday film for bright outdoor situations where you want warmth without too much grain. Gold 400 pushes that further.
The warmth is more pronounced, the saturation is higher, and the grain is more visible. It also handles lower light better than Gold 200, though it’s still a daylight film at heart. If you want a subtler film look, Gold 200 is the call. If you want the film character to actually show up in your images, Gold 400 delivers it more directly. Compare both in the Kodak Gold 100 vs 200 vs 400 guide.
Gold 400’s warmth and grain work best when the subject calls for some character:
- Portraits in natural light: the warmth flatters skin tones, especially in afternoon or golden hour light
- Travel and street: the extra grain gives urban shots and candid frames a lived-in quality
- Parties and social events: Gold 400 was the film people loaded for birthdays, gatherings, and holidays. These presets suit that same energy
- Wedding photography: receptions, candid moments, and low-key outdoor ceremonies all respond well to the warmer, more saturated palette
- Overcast days: where Gold 200 can go slightly flat, Gold 400’s warmer base holds up better in diffused light
Not sure whether Gold 400 or Gold 200 is right for you? The Kodak Gold 100 vs 200 vs 400 comparison breaks down exactly how they differ and which one suits your shooting style.
As soon as your payment went through, you receive the download link direct by email.
Just follow the easy instructions at How to install Lightroom Presets and start using them on your desktop or mobile device.
- The Kodak Gold 400 Filters for Lightroom are crafted by professionals to enhance the visual look of photos. These Kodak presets are designed to complement a wide range of images, ensuring consistent results.
- The Presets are available for the the Desktop and Mobile App versions of Lightroom. The mobile app for Android and iPhone offers you nearly the same features like the desktop version to edit and transform your photos on the go.
- You can capture your photos using a DSLR, mirrorless camera, point & shoot camera, or even your smartphone. Import the image into Lightroom and apply the desired preset. This straightforward process allows you to achieve professional results with just a few clicks.
- Please note that the final outcome of a preset can vary depending on the characteristics of the original photograph, such as white balance, exposure, tones, and settings.
- After applying a preset, you can start to make manual adjustments to fine-tune the image to your liking. Lightroom offers a large set of sliders and tools, allowing you to tweak many aspects of the image until you achieve the desired outcome.
- In some instances, a preset may alter the skin tone of persons captured in the photograph. In this cases, utilize Lightroom’s powerful color adjustment tools to refine the skin tone until it appears natural and flattering.
- For optimal results, it’s recommended to use presets on well-exposed, high-quality RAW & JPG photographs. Images that are overexposed, underexposed, or of poor quality may yield unsatisfactory results when presets are applied.
With our Clean Edit Presets you can set the perfect foundation of your image by adjusting for example white balance, exposure, whites, tones, etc. Each clean edit preset changes only one value, without overwriting other adjustments and values.
You can use the Presets in XMP format also in Adobe Photoshop
Installing Presets in Adobe Camera Raw (ACR) 10.3+ (Windows & Mac)
- Open your image in Adobe Photoshop.
- At the top menue click on Filter and select “Camera Raw Filter”.
- On the right you see the word “Basic” click the small burger next to it. Then, click “Load Settings”.
- Choose the .xmp file(s) from downloaded and unzipped folder. Then click on “Load” button.
- To apply a preset, click on OK button.
License Terms
The Presets are licensed for individual use only. Resale or redistribution is strictly prohibited. This non-transferable license is limited to the original purchaser and does not extend to companies or partnerships.
No Refunds
All sales of these digital products are final with no refunds, returns, or exchanges permitted due to their downloadable nature.
By purchasing, you agree to these terms.
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Marisha C. –
Base and warm are both excellent. The vivid variant runs too saturated for skin tones but works well on architecture & product shots. Dialed it back to around 70% on portraits and it was fine. Worth buying.
Eduard G. –
Used the balance Gold 400 preset on a commercial lifestyle shoot. Minimal adjustments after applying. First round approval. These are in my standard workflow now.
Tatiana K. –
Very close to the actual film That’s what you actually need from a preset pack.