However, real film reacts differently to varying conditions in the scene, such as the color temperature of lights. From here, you can adjust the intensity and warmth of the filter. Tapping the filter applies the effect to the image, while tapping again displays more options (as well as filter’s exact name). A small thumbnail shows a preview of what that filter option looks like on the selected photo, along with a shortened version of the filter’s name. The sheer number of options feels daunting, but VSCO has tools to make finding the right filter easier. Along with shooting stills, users can switch to the DSCO mode to create a GIF, then apply a limited selection of filter options to the animated image.

The built-in camera offers manual features, including exposure compensation, shutter speed, manual focus, and even the option of shooting RAW files which will grant you more flexibility in editing. From the Studio section, mobile photographers can upload a photo from the camera roll or use VSCO’s built-in camera. The app opens on the Studio page, while icons at the bottom navigate to the app’s social community and the user profile. Of course, it also includes the annual subscription price that works itself out to be less than $2 per month, but could still be a turn off for some users. While the free app includes some filters and custom photo controls, a VSCO X subscription comes with everything - all the filters and all the tools. VSCO also has an education series exclusive to X users with tips and how-tos. Currently, X subscribers have early access to video editing tools that are not part of the free app. Of course, users won’t always know what features are coming, but whenever a new feature is released, X subscribers will be the first to see it. VSCO X is like having dozens of different rolls of film in your pocket.Īlong with the hundreds of presets, VSCO X users gain access to new features first.

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