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A LUT (lookup table) is a file that maps one set of colors to another. Applied to footage in an editor or color grading app, it changes contrast and color in one step. Technical LUTs convert a camera's log profile to a standard display color space, while creative LUTs apply a look: teal and orange, warm film, faded vintage, cool thriller tones and more.
Most LUTs are delivered as .cube files, which work in Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, many cameras and monitors, and some photo editors. Some packs are built for a specific camera's log profile, so applying them to other footage gives unpredictable results.
LUTs give the most predictable results on correctly exposed, white-balanced footage, and creative LUTs are usually applied after a conversion step or at reduced intensity. Before-and-after previews on footage from your camera type are the most useful guide.
Choosing LUTs for your footage
- Check which camera profiles or color spaces the LUT is designed for — log footage and standard footage need different LUTs.
- Confirm the file format, usually .cube, and that your editor or camera supports it.
- Look at before-and-after examples on footage similar to yours, including skin tones.
- Expect to adjust exposure and white balance first; a LUT can't fix a poorly exposed shot.
- Read the license if you grade client work or plan to include LUTs in templates.
Questions about luts
What's the difference between a technical and a creative LUT?
A technical LUT converts footage from a camera's log profile to a standard color space. A creative LUT applies a stylistic look. Many workflows use a technical LUT first, then a creative one.
Can I use video LUTs on photos?
Some photo editors support .cube LUTs, so often yes, though results vary. Check the listing or ask the seller.
Why does a LUT look too strong on my footage?
The LUT may be designed for a different camera profile, or your footage may need exposure correction first. Many editors let you lower a LUT's intensity.