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Here’s a before & after of some LUTs
How to make LUT work with any footage?
When working with a LUT and noticing an intensity that might be overpowering for your footage, consider first adjusting the contrast, highlights, and vibrance values of your video to achieve the desired outcome. This allows you to fine-tune the look before resorting to decreasing the opacity of the LUT. It’s important to note that reducing opacity can lead to a loss of the carefully crafted color values embedded in the LUT. Personally, I’ve found optimal results by setting the opacity in the range of 70-90%, coupled with adjustments to contrast and highlights to achieve the perfect balance.
Extend the same principle to white balance adjustments. Should you observe your image leaning towards overly warm or cool tones, a straightforward correction of the white balance can swiftly rectify this issue. For optimal outcomes, it’s advisable to address the white balance of your footage prior to the application of the LUT, ensuring a balanced and accurate foundation for your color grading process.
Does it work on a Smartphone?
Absolutely! I consistently enhance the color grading of my iPhone footage using the free VN app paired with my LUTs! Simply transfer the LUTs to your phone’s Files app and seamlessly integrate them into your preferred video editing application. In my experience, I’ve found VN to be a reliable choice, and I highly recommend it for a seamless and user-friendly color grading process.