What is a LUT and what is it used for?

LUTs are most commonly used for creating and saving colour grades, which can be used or applied to other film projects. They can also make log or flat footage come to life by adding contrast and style or by converting it back into a Rec. 709 colour space.

Are LUTs the same as color grading?

LUTs are not required for color grading. They might help a lot, however, you can do everything from scratch, manually! Also, you can export your manual color grading settings as your own (or modified) LUT from Adobe Premiere CC and as well Davinci Resolve.

How do LUTs work?

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What are the different types of LUTs?

There are different types of LUTS – viewing, transform, calibration, 1D and 3D. The three colorists go into a lot of detail on all them. The main concern of the Coloristos is the propagation of the idea (online) that simply slapping a LUT on your footage is a silver bullet for creating a great looking grade.

Should I shoot with a LUT?

If you are working on a shoot and know what kind of look you want to put on the footage, using a LUT on set can help your collaborators see your vision and help make key decisions easier. LUTs are also sometimes beneficial in the final, final, final stage of the process, versioning.

Do I need LUTs?

LUTs are a must have for any experienced or emerging filmmaker. They are used to easily create quality colors passed on from color grading experts in their field, through a LUT file. LUTs are compatible with Premiere Pro, Photoshop, DaVinci Resolve, and many more.

What is a viewing LUT?

LUT stands for “look-up table.” A LUT is a tool that lets filmmakers, editors, and colorists save particular color grades as a template. Think of a LUT as a color preset that a filmmaker can readily turn to when working on a project.

Which LUT should I use?

Which one is good for you? You should use a LUT designed for the footage you have for the style that you want. If you shot in Protune on a GoPro, get a LUT designed for Protune footage. Also, pick a LUT made to achieve the style you’re trying to achieve.