Gemini DNG Presets: Prompts
Every year around New Year's Eve, many people search for "New Year DNG preset" and often download unusable files. The problem lies in confusing presets for photos with templates for videos. This article clarifies the terms and shows how DNG presets and CapCut templates are correctly used to avoid unwanted results.
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Basics
A preset is a saved collection of editing settings that can be applied to photos. In Lightroom, custom presets can be created and reused. A CapCut template is a pre-built video structure with timing, effects, and transitions, where only placeholders are replaced with your own clips.
DNG stands for Digital Negative, a publicly available archive format for RAW files described by Adobe. DNG-Dateien können Metadaten und containing XMP-related editing information. . When "New Year DNG preset" is mentioned, it usually means a sample DNG photo that has already been edited with a look. This DNG serves as a "transporter" for the look, which is then saved as a custom preset in Lightroom Mobile. Adobe explicitly states that presets can be delivered on mobile devices as DNG, among other formats.
Tutorials
Lightroom Mobile can import presets, which can be in .xmp, DNG, or (older) .lrtemplate format. Import is done in the app via "Presets" and then "Import Presets". This is the official way to import presets.
After importing the DNG photo with the finished look, it is opened, and the settings from it are saved as a custom preset. For Android, Adobe describes this process via "Presets" → "More options" → "Create Preset". For Android, Adobe describes this process via "Presets" → "More options" → "Create Preset". . For iOS, a comparable method via "Create a user preset" or "Create Preset" is documented. . The saved preset is then found under "User Presets" and can be applied to any photos. The official presets documentation from Adobe.
CapCut templates are designed for quick video creation. You open the "Templates" tab, select a template, press "Use template," and upload your own photos or videos. CapCut automatically handles the design and flow. . This is particularly useful for creating end-of-year stories without having to worry about timing and transitions. Details like text, order, and individual cuts can be adjusted later. CapCut describes template usage in its own resources.
Security
The most common mistake is downloading files from untrustworthy sources. Google Safe Browsing warns about unsafe sites and downloads in Chrome, to minimize malware and phishing risks. The same logic applies to mobile devices: CISA recommends not downloading from unknown sources, as malicious apps or files can slip through. Adobe also advises loading files only from trusted sources whenever possible.
Trusted sources are manufacturer websites, official marketplaces/stores, or transparent creators with an imprint, real examples, and clear licensing. Sites that lead through many redirects should be considered a risk.
Source: filmora.wondershare.de
The user interface of Gemini 2.5 Flash shows the prompt input field and available tools for image editing.
Creative Ideas
Three preset ideas for New Year's Eve that can be created as custom DNG looks:
- NYE Flash 2008: For party photos with direct flash. High contrast, slightly cool shadows, warm highlights, fine grain, and a small vignette. Preserves crisp skin tones and makes the background appear "night".
- Midnight Cinematic: For fireworks portraits and night street scenes. Deep blacks, soft highlight roll-off, teal touch in the shadows, and warm skin. Eyes remain sharp, lights don't clip immediately, the image looks cinematic.
- Winter Cozy: For indoor shots like year-end reviews on the sofa, family moments, or candlelight. Warmer white balance, soft contrast, little "harsh" clarity, slightly lifted blacks, and creamy highlights. Transforms mixed lighting into a calm atmosphere.
These looks can be exported as sample DNG photos and recreated as presets at any time, as described by Adobe.
For free DNG/look packs instead of dubious downloads, a clear download entry point on a controlled domain can be used. For example:
<a href="https://zerlo.net/de/tools">DOWNLOAD DNG</a>The idea is to host your own New Year look packs (sample DNG photos) and clearly explain the import mechanism to protect users from third-party sites.
Summary
"New Year DNG preset" almost always means a DNG photo containing a look that can be saved as a custom preset in Lightroom Mobile. Adobe clearly documents the import and preset creation, saving time and hassle. For videos, CapCut templates are the right choice as they are pre-made editing templates. In principle: Few, clean sources are better than many dubious "Free Download" sites.