Daydream
Balanced film that works for everything
- Cinematic
- Balanced
- Versatile
Daydream Example 1
The Look
What Daydream does
A natural film look with subtle bloom and organic grain that adapts to any scene. Neutral daylight color science with gentle warmth means you stop thinking about presets and just shoot.
Warm Bloom
Subtle golden diffusion around highlights
Organic Film Grain
ASA 800 texture, heavier in shadows
Daylight Color Science
Neutral 5500K base adapts to any scene
Lens Softening
Gentle analog softness tames digital sharpness
Film Density
Adds body and richness to midtones
Chromatic Aberration
Subtle color fringing for film realism
Settings
Dial it in
Default settings for Daydream. Every parameter is adjustable — tweak any value and save your own version.
Atmosphere
- Bloom
- 15
- Glow
- 10
- Halation
- 3
Texture
- Film Grain
- ASA 800
Develop
- Film Density
- 20
- Film Curve
- 50
Optics
- Vignette
- 24
- Lens Softening
- 40
- Chromatic Aberration
- 25
Color
- Temperature
- 5500K
Film Inspiration
What inspired it
Daydream is an original look. These are the stocks whose character informed it — not stocks it reproduces.
- Kodak Portra 400
- Legendary skin tone rendering with subtle warmth that never goes orange
- Cinestill 50D
- Daylight cinema film with subtle bloom from removed remjet backing
- Kodak Ektar 100
- Fine grain structure with rich, saturated color
Film stock names are trademarks of their respective owners. Daydream is independent and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by any film manufacturer. Our presets are original looks inspired by the character of analog film, not licensed reproductions. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, and TestFlight are trademarks of Apple Inc.
FAQ
Common questions
What makes Daydream different from a standard photo filter?
Daydream runs a full film simulation pipeline with 25+ individually adjustable effects — bloom, halation, film grain, vignette, film curve, and more. Each one is modeled on real film behavior, not just a color overlay.
Does Daydream work in all lighting conditions?
Yes. The neutral 5500K base and balanced film curve adapt gracefully from golden hour to overcast to mixed indoor light. It’s the preset you leave on.
Can I save my own version of Daydream?
Every parameter is adjustable. Tweak bloom, grain, temperature, softening — anything — then save it as a custom preset in your library.
Ready to shoot with Daydream?
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