Bob Sala’s 70’s Pesets
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- Transport your digital photography back to the golden era of analog soul with Bob Sala’s 70s-inspired Lightroom presets. Designed for photographers who crave the raw, unpolished, and deeply atmospheric aesthetic of the 1970s, this collection is more than just a filter—it is a digital rejuvenation of the film era. Bob Sala, renowned for his cinematic and vintage-heavy portraiture, has meticulously crafted these XMP files to help you achieve that signature "warm vinyl" feeling in just a few clicks.
- The 70s presets are built on a foundation of rich, earthy tones and a specific color science that prioritizes amber hues, sun-drenched highlights, and crushed, velvety shadows. Unlike generic vintage filters that simply wash out an image, these presets maintain a sophisticated level of depth and texture. They are designed to emulate the chemical reactions of classic film stocks, offering a palette that ranges from the hazy, sun-soaked vibes of a California summer to the moody, dimly lit interiors of a smoky jazz lounge. Each preset is optimized for the modern .XMP format, ensuring seamless compatibility across Lightroom Classic, Lightroom CC, and Adobe Camera Raw.
- One of the standout features of this collection is its versatility. Whether you are shooting lifestyle, editorial fashion, or intimate portraiture, these presets adapt to your lighting conditions while preserving essential skin tones. The "Hi-Fi" versions of the presets offer a cleaner, more robust look for professional commercial work, while the "Raw" versions lean into a more edgy, experimental aesthetic. To complete the 70s immersion, the pack often includes custom grain recipes. These aren’t just digital noise; they are carefully calibrated textures that mimic the organic silver halide grain of 35mm film, adding a tactile quality to your digital files.
- By using Bob Sala’s 70s presets, you are not just editing; you are storytelling. These tools allow you to bypass the clinical perfection of modern digital sensors, replacing it with the nostalgia, grit, and romanticism of the past. Perfect for the creative who wants their portfolio to stand out with a timeless, cinematic edge, this collection provides the ultimate toolkit for recreating the iconic look of the seventies. Turn your images into a nostalgic masterpiece and let your photography resonate with the warmth and character of a bygone decade.
