Dramatic Darkness: LUTs and Presets By GradeFruit

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Step Into the Shadows

If you love dramatic visuals, rich shadow detail, and cinematic contrast, then Dramatic Darkness is for you. This pro-level LUT & Lightroom Presets pack is designed to give your images and video immediate impact and mood—saving you hours of color grading. Just apply and be transformed.

What Is Dramatic Darkness & Why It Matters

Simply put, Dramatic Darkness is a collection of color “looks” that focus on high contrast, rich blacks, and preserving highlights.

What does that mean in real life?

A portrait gains a cinematic, emotional edge.
A travel shot feels more mysterious and high-end.
A video scene instantly looks more “film-like” and intentional.

These looks don’t just change colors—they shape the mood of your footage, helping your visuals tell a stronger story with minimal effort.

Meet the Tool: Dramatic Darkness by GradeFruit

Dramatic Darkness is a professional-grade pack that includes 15 versatile looks, available as LUTs and Lightroom Presets, ready for both desktop and mobile workflows.

Features

15 High-Contrast Looks
Carefully crafted styles ranging from subtle drama to intense cinematic darkness.
Wide Software Compatibility
Works seamlessly with Lightroom (Desktop & Mobile), Photoshop, Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro X, CapCut, Vegas Pro, Avid Media Composer, LumaFusion, and more.
Multiple Formats Included
.cube, .drx, and .dng formats ensure smooth integration into any workflow.
Optimized for Log Footage
Designed to preserve dynamic range in S-Log, V-Log, C-Log, and other professional camera profiles.

Creators often use these looks as a fast visual comparison tool—flipping through styles during editing until the perfect mood clicks.

Dramatic Darkness

Pro Tips for Better Results

Reduce Strength
Slightly dial back the strength for a more natural look. This works great for skin tones.
Use Moods Deliberately
Select darker “moods” for emotional scenes and lighter ones for lifestyle portraits.
Balance First
Make sure to balance your image or video before applying Dramatic Darkness for best results.
Use As A Unique Canvas
Use these looks as canvas to experiment and create something unique to you!

So Why Bother?

Dramatic Darkness is not just a look pack. It’s a serious tool to help you improve your storytelling via better color grading of your photos or videos.

No serious filmmaker or photographer should pass up the opportunity for easier editing and stronger memories. Try out the various looks! Go wild! Make your shots more powerful. Sometimes a little darkness is all you need to make your work come alive. 🌑✨