Understanding LUTs
- Lucy Simmons (Unlicensed)
UNDER CONSTRUCTION - Incomplete Information!
Log āLogarithmic footageā is flat footage that has more details baked into it - capturing the highlights, shadows and whites with the highest possible precision. This provides more flexibility and options when it comes to colour grading. Log footage is not intended to be used without editing.
A LUT āLook up tableā can be applied to your footage to add colour and specific looks to your footage. A conversion LUT converts flat (LOG or RAW) footage to typical colours - it brings colour back into the footage. A creative LUT is used to give your footage a more specific look.
CAMERAS & LOG
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How to change camera settings to Log:
Black Magic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
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Sony PXW-FS5M2
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Sony PXW-FS7M2
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Adding a LUT in Premiere Pro
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In your project panel select the āNew Itemā button (bottom right) and click on the āAdjustment Layerā¦ā option.
Press āokā for the settings and it will appear in your project panel - label appropriately.
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Drag the adjustment layer onto your timeline, above your footage and extend it to the length of your timeline.
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Open your lumetri colour workspace.
At the top of the āBasic Correctionā tab click on the down arrow for āInput LUTā.
Select the appropriate LUT from the drop down menu.
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If you canāt locate your lumetri colour workspace go to the top panel of premiere pro, click āWindowā and select 'Lumetri Colour' from the drop down options.
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LUTs are not a colour grade