FAQ

Frequently asked questions regarding LUT Co 3D LUTs

 

What is a LUT?

A LUT (Lookup Table) is a mathematical formula that transforms the color of a source image to new parameters in the resulting image. Or, in more simplified terms, a LUT is like a filter for video. LUTs can be technical, such as transforming one colorspace to another or for calibrating a monitor, or they can be creative, such as giving your video a specific look or emulating a certain film stock.

Our LUTs are designed to act as a base layer on which to build your color grade. Since LUTs apply the same color transformation regardless of the source footage, it is important to note that a LUT is not a one-click-and-you're-done solution. If the source shots do not match each other before the LUT, they will still not match after you apply the LUT. Generally, the better the source footage is in terms of exposure, contrast and white balance, the better the LUT will look.

What programs are these LUTs compatible with?

Our LUTs are compatible with any program that supports .CUBE files. This includes Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe SpeedGrade, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro X, Avid Media Composer, Sony Vegas, Edius, Assimilate Scratch, Filmora, Capture One, VideoLUT (iOS), LumaFusion (iOS), and more. If you’re wondering if they will work with your program, email us and we’ll let you know.

 
 

Are these luts compatible with my camera?

Our creative LUTs were designed to work with any camera recording in a Natural / Neutral / Rec.709 profile. We rigorously tested each LUT on as many different cameras, scenes, lighting, and colors as possible so that they work in a wide variety of footage.

Our Log to Rec.709 conversion LUTs are camera-specific and will only work with that specific “flavor” of Log.

 
 

Can I APPLY your LUTs TO LOG footage?

We’re working on building natural conversion LUTs for popular Log formats. Right now, we offer a Fuji F-Log to Rec.709 conversion LUT that works specifically with Fuji cameras that shoot in F-Log. If you’d like to see a natural profile built for your specific camera, email us!

Our creative LUTs are intentionally decoupled from any LOG to Rec.709 conversion in order to give you maximum flexibility in your color grade. To apply our LUTs to LOG footage, you’ll first need to download the proper conversion LUTs from your camera’s manufacturer (typically found on their support page). Once your footage is converted and balanced, then apply our LUT.

WHAT picture PROFILE SHOULD I SHOOT IN?

We recommend shooting in any Natural / Neutral / Rec.709 color profile. Our LUTs are compatible with any color profile you choose, but here are some that we know work particularly well with our LUTs.

  • Arri

    • R709

    • Arri LogC (with LogC to Rec.709 LUT)

  • Blackmagic

    • Film (with Blackmagic Film to Rec.709 LUT)

  • Canon

    • Natural

    • Wide DR

  • DJI

    • D-Cinelike

    • Normal

  • Fujifilm

    • Eterna

    • F-Log (for use with our F-Log to Rec709 conversion LUTs)

  • Panasonic

    • Natural

    • Cinelike D

  • RED

    • Redgamma3 Redcolor3

    • IPP2, Medium Contrast and Medium Roll Off

  • Sony

    • Cine2

    • S-Log2 (with S-Log2 to Rec.709 conversion LUT)

    • S-Log3 (with S-Log3 to Rec.709 conversion LUT)

 
 

What is the recommended image processing pipeline?

Since LUTs apply the same transformation regardless of the input, it is almost always necessary to apply a primary correction before the LUT in the image pipeline. You may need to adjust white balance, tint, exposure, contrast, and saturation before adding the creative LUT in order to make it look natural. For example, this can be done in Premiere Pro Lumetri using the Basic tab. Then apply the LUT in the Creative tab. In DaVinci Resolve, create a serial node before the LUT to make any primary adjustments necessary.

You can also add secondary adjustments after the LUT if you would like to make further adjustments.

HOW WILL THE LUTS BE DELIVERED?

Upon order confirmation, the LUTs will be emailed to you via an instant download link that will remain active for 24 hours. You can also purchase on your phone and then download later.