Filmic Clarity ReShade 4.2 - Chemical Edition
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #40 of 45 Visuals mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
With over 80 film presets and over 1600 possible configurations,
there will be a setup just right for you!
Special thank you to BlueSkyDefender for developing the shader for Global Illumination and Subsurface Scattering
Extra special thank you to prod80 for generating the LUTs to allow for the massive film variations possible with this preset
Features
· NEW Gameplay and screenshot presets, for every performance configuration
· NEW Shaders reordered for more physical accuracy
· NEW Full filmic process emulation, from lensing to film stocks, development, scanning, and aspect ratios
· NEW Film stocks, over 80 base presets with over 1600 possible configurations
· NEW Extra global illumination for ultra presets
· NEW Experimental subsurface scattering
· NEW Comprehensive guide, making sure you can configure things just the way you like it
· Filmic tonemapping
· Proper white balancing
· Vignette removal
· Extra texture detail
· Enhanced ambient lighting
· Bloom reduction outside
· Clearer days
· Darker nights
Filmic Clarity is an advanced ReShade preset, aiming to deliver the most accurate representation of film
processing for Red Dead Redemption 2.
The default preset is configured for smooth gameplay and neutral color grading on recent system configurations.
There are performance presets for every machine, along with variations just for screenshots. Performance was
benchmarked on an older machine, with a 3570k CPU and a 1060 GPU, so results may vary, probably for the better.
Advanced lighting effects are also possible, with global illumination and experimental subsurface scattering.
All relevant options are documented in the guide, for maximum user control and tweaking.
A comprehensive shader list first corrects the vanilla game image, with effects such as sharpening, contrast, fog removal,
and color correction to remove washed out tones, then it emulates real life film processes. First with l
Filmic Clarity ReShade 4.2 - Chemical Edition is a ReShade preset that emulates a full filmic process, offering over 80 film presets and over 1600 combinations. It includes performance configurations for various machines, with presets for both gaming and high-quality screenshots. With 231 endorsements and 6,886 downloads, it's a moderately popular visual mod for gamers seeking cinematic looks.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Massive variety: 80+ film presets and 1600+ combos means you'll never run out of looks to try.
- Performance options for every rig—you can get the cinematic feel without tanking your FPS.
- Community-backed with 231 endorsements and nearly 7k downloads, so it's proven.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2021, so it might not play nice with the latest ReShade versions or new games.
- ReShade presets can be finicky—expect to tweak settings per game to avoid washed-out or oversaturated colors.
- Compatibility risk: may conflict with other ReShade presets or ENB-like mods if you stack them.
For gamers who want that cinematic, film-like look in their games and love tweaking visual presets. Perfect for screenshot enthusiasts who want variety. Skip if you prefer vanilla graphics or don't want to fiddle with ReShade settings.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have ReShade installed and set up for your game before adding this preset.
- Use the in-game ReShade overlay to toggle presets and adjust intensity to match your taste.
- Start with the 'gaming' performance preset if you're on a mid-range PC, then switch to high quality for screenshots.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- RDR2 Mods
- Author
- Voltamage
- Version
- 4.2.0
- Downloads
- 6,886
- Endorsements
- 231
- Category
- Visuals
- Created
- 1/29/2021
- Updated
- 3/2/2021
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Install Script Hook RDR2 first. Most mods go in game directory.
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Visit the official mod page for specific installation instructions for this mod.
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