When it comes to editing video with Mastin Labs LUTs, we recommend a similar 3-Step Workflow to what we teach when editing with our Lightroom Presets and Capture One Styles. The Mastin Labs 3-Step Workflow for Video LUTs Picture Profiles Supported by Mastin Labs LUTs: Have a second videographer at your wedding? Capturing multiple angles? No problem! Camera Brands Supported by Mastin Labs LUTs: This is especially helpful in situations where there are multiple cameras being used in the creation of a video. Our LUTs are standardized across a variety of cameras and settings, so you can achieve a consistent look no matter what gear you’re shooting with. So, what makes Mastin Labs LUTs different?
Have you ever tried some of the free LUTs you can find out there, but didn’t get the results you were hoping for? If you’re nodding your head, you’re definitely not alone-we heard this feedback many times and decided to build something different.
Mastin Labs spent years developing video LUTs that are easier to use and more effective than many other products on the market. In the case of Mastin Labs LUTs, achieve a consistent look across your photos and videos since they go hand-in-hand with our presets (great for weddings where you’re offering both!).Find a starting point for your own unique style.Achieve a more consistent look across different clips and footage (with Mastin Labs LUTs, you can even achieve consistent looks across footage from different cameras).Achieve a more cinematic look, and a specific look and feel for your film.Save time on editing and spend less time behind your computer.Get into videography without having to spend years practicing color grading.There are several benefits of using video LUTs: With the help of color grading, you can decide what you want your video to look like, which affects the overall tone and feel of the film.
Similar to RAW images, without color grading, digital film is likely to look washed out and lack overall appeal. RAW images take in so much data that they tend to look washed out until the photographer edits them and decides how they want it to look and which parts of the data to pull out of the image. And who doesn’t want to spend more time shooting and less time behind the computer? What is Color Grading and Why is Color Grading Important?Ĭolor grading is a process used to change the appearance of a video and may involve altering the color, saturation, detail, contrast, and so on.Ĭolor grading is an essential part of post-processing for digital videos. The LUT does this work for you to save you time. They are used to adjust the colors and overall vibe of a video with (hopefully) just a few clicks.Įssentially, the LUT is the difference between the source data and the result you want to achieve. To put it more simply and in terms of video editing and color grading, LUT profiles are similar to presets, but for video footage. In the broader sense of the term, Lookup Tables are shortcuts that take input data and transform it into the desired output data. But first, let’s dive into some common questions about LUTs.
In this blog, we’re going to dish out the important information you need to know about Mastin Labs video LUTs for Premiere Pro by Adobe, Final Cut Pro by Apple, and DaVinci Resolve by Blackmagic Design.