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Prolost Apple Log LUTs

Free

October 25, 2023 by Stu Maschwitz in After Effects

v2.5 for any software that can read a .cube file.

A set of LUTs for previewing, converting, and color-grading Apple Log footage from iPhone 15/16 Pro and Pro Max. Plus two False Color LUTs for nailing exposure every time when shooting with the Blackmagic Camera app or an external monitor, and new LUTs for working with non-log HDR iPhone video.

FREE

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PL-HERO

Start here! Both in-camera and in post, this LUT provides a clean, pleasing conversion from Apple Log to Rec. 709 video. Provided in both 65 and 33 point versions for every grading tool and hardware display. A built-in 1-stop exposure boost encourages you to underexpose and hold highlights.

PL-OG

If you liked pl-AppleLog-to-Rec709_65pt_01 in earlier releases, this is your new best friend! A little more contrast than PL-HERO, which is nice! 65 and 33 point versions.

PL-ACES

If you like the way ACES renders Rec. 709 video from Log, this LUT is for you. Shoot knowing exactly what your video will look like in an ACES SDR workflow. 65 and 33 point versions.

PL-HERO-FC

The PL-HERO LUT with a built-in False Color exposure guide! 18% gray lights up yellow so you never miss exposure.

PL-ACES-FC

The PL-ACES LUT with that same built-in False Color exposure guide.

PL-HLG2SDR

The “make it look right” LUT. Use this to fix the washed-out appearance of iPhone HDR video (not log!) in color-unmanaged editing software.

PL-TECH

Just like PL-HERO, but without the baked-in +1 stop exposure boost.

PL-ACTECH

Just like PL-ACES, but without the baked-in +1 stop exposure boost.

ACEScc

Straight conversion from Apple Log to ACEScc, for bringing your iPhone footage into an ACES workflow. This also allows you to use Magic Bullet Looks with iPhone Log.

ACEScct

Straight conversion from Apple Log to ACEScct.

ACEScc +1 EV

Convert Apple Log to ACEScc, with a built-in exposure boost of one stop.

ACEScct +1 EV

Convert Apple Log to ACEScct, with a built-in exposure boost of one stop.

PL-HLG2cc

Convert Apple HDR video to ACEScc for VFX and color grading work.

PL-HLG2cct

Convert Apple HDR video to ACEScct for VFX and color grading work.

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Prolost CDL

Free

July 19, 2019 by Stu Maschwitz in After Effects

v1.0 for After Effects CC

Free

Color, Communicated

Prolost CDL is a free After Effects preset that allows numerical entry of CDL, or Color Decision List, values. The CDL standard was created by the American Society of Cinematographers to facilitate the communication of basic color adjustments between various applications and facilities.

Long ago, I designed a free version of Magic Bullet Colorista that was CDL compatible, in the spirit of the ASC’s open standard. This product has long been discontinued, so I created this free preset to replace it.

Prolost CDL uses two Levels effects and a Color Balance (HLS) effect to recreate the CDL color transforms. If you delete or re-order these effects, the color adjustment will not be accurate. The expressions that link the CDL values to the effects are simple and left un-obfuscated for your perusal.

This preset only works in After Effects. If you need CDL corrections in Premiere Pro, there’s a built-in effect that does it.

To install Prolost CDL, place it in your User Presets folder.

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