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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
Featured
PL-HERO
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
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
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
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
PL-ACES-FC

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

PL-HLG2SDR
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
PL-TECH

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

PL-ACTECH
PL-ACTECH

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

ACEScc
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
ACEScct

Straight conversion from Apple Log to ACEScct.

ACEScc +1 EV
ACEScc +1 EV

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

ACEScct +1 EV
ACEScct +1 EV

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

PL-HLG2cc
PL-HLG2cc

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

PL-HLG2cct
PL-HLG2cct

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

Get the LUTs
October 25, 2023 /Stu Maschwitz
Color, Free, Filmmaking
After Effects

Rally 2000

Free
May 20, 2020 by Stu Maschwitz in Mobile, Automation

A turn-based endurance off-road racing game.

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May 20, 2020 /Stu Maschwitz
Free, Shortcuts, games, Listed
Mobile, Automation

Burst Slice

Free
November 14, 2019 by Stu Maschwitz in Mobile, Automation, Production

Convert a photo burst into a tiled panorama.

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November 14, 2019 /Stu Maschwitz
Free, Shortcuts, Photography, Instagram, ToolBox Pro, Listed
Mobile, Automation, Production

Pano Man

Free
November 14, 2019 by Stu Maschwitz in Mobile, Automation, Production

Create tiled panoramas for Instagram, spanning multiple images.

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November 14, 2019 /Stu Maschwitz
Free, Shortcuts, Photography, Instagram, ToolBox Pro, Listed
Mobile, Automation, Production

Gram Master

Free
July 22, 2019 by Stu Maschwitz in Mobile, Automation

Compose perfect Instagram captions with managed hashtags.

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July 22, 2019 /Stu Maschwitz
Free, Shortcuts, Photography, Instagram, Listed
Mobile, Automation
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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.

Get Prolost CDL
July 19, 2019 /Stu Maschwitz
Magic Bullet, Color, compositing, Editorial, Free, vfx, Filmmaking
After Effects

Caff Life

Free
February 19, 2019 by Stu Maschwitz in Mobile, Automation

Log caffeine intake and monitor blood caffeine levels over time.

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February 19, 2019 /Stu Maschwitz
Free, Shortcuts, Listed
Mobile, Automation

Panogram

Free
October 12, 2018 by Stu Maschwitz in Mobile, Automation

Chop a panoramic image into three Instagram-ready slides.

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October 12, 2018 /Stu Maschwitz
Free, Shortcuts, Photography, Instagram, Listed
Mobile, Automation

Instamax

Free
October 12, 2018 by Stu Maschwitz in Mobile, Automation

Pad skinny images for Instagram.

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October 12, 2018 /Stu Maschwitz
Free, Shortcuts, Photography, Instagram, Listed
Mobile, Automation

Drinking Buddy

Free
October 09, 2018 by Stu Maschwitz in Mobile, Automation

Log your drinks and monitor your Blood Alcohol Content.

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October 09, 2018 /Stu Maschwitz
Free, Shortcuts, Listed
Mobile, Automation

Gear Checklist

Free
October 08, 2018 by Stu Maschwitz in Mobile, Automation, Production

Build custom checklists in Things based on a master list.

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October 08, 2018 /Stu Maschwitz
Free, Shortcuts, Filmmaking, Photography, Listed
Mobile, Automation, Production

Prolost VectorKit

Free
May 22, 2018 by Stu Maschwitz in After Effects

After Effects template for creating 3D vector graphics

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May 22, 2018 /Stu Maschwitz
Filmmaking, Free, Listed
After Effects

Prolost Calc

Free
February 26, 2018 by Stu Maschwitz in Mobile

A free, weird, multi-function calculator for photography, filmmaking, and all kinds of creative work.

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February 26, 2018 /Stu Maschwitz
Free, Filmmaking, Photography, Listed
Mobile
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Prolost Tip Calculator

Free
December 03, 2017 by Stu Maschwitz in Mobile

For iOS and Android.

Use It Right Now for Free

I got frustrated that I couldn't find any decent, simple tip calculator apps that worked the way I wanted, so I made my own using CalcApp.

  • For bills $10 and over, the total is a palindrome.

  • For split bills, the per-person total is rounded up to the nearest dollar.

  • Prolost Tip is a free web app that you can install on your home screen, and even use offline.

Yep, Still Free

Frequently Asked Questions:

Can I add Prolost Tip to my iPhone Home Screen?

Yes! Here's how.

I have feature requests.

Consider making your own app. It’s free, and fun.

What about an Android version?

Boom. Done. Don't get used to it.

How is this free?

The creators of CalcApp have generously allowed me to provide this app to you for free.

I don’t tip.

What do you mean you don’t tip?

Errbody in da club gettin' Tips
December 03, 2017 /Stu Maschwitz
Free, Listed
Mobile

Fountain Notes Report

Free
April 04, 2017 by Stu Maschwitz in Story, Automation

Extract the notes from a Fountain screenplay.

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April 04, 2017 /Stu Maschwitz
Fountain, writing, text, Filmmaking, Free, Listed
Story, Automation

Prolost EDC Presets

Free
October 08, 2015 by Stu Maschwitz in After Effects

Don't stay home without this ever-growing set of After Effects utility presets.

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October 08, 2015 /Stu Maschwitz
compositing, Color, Filmmaking, Editorial, VFX, slog3 looks, Boardo, Free
After Effects

Prolost Dehaze

Free
October 05, 2015 by Stu Maschwitz in Lightroom

Use the new Dehaze effect, even without Creative Cloud.

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October 05, 2015 /Stu Maschwitz
Color, Free, Photography, Light Leaks, Vintage, lightroompresets
Lightroom

Prolost Stereo Levels

Free
August 30, 2013 by Stu Maschwitz in After Effects

Simplify audio adjustments in After Effects.

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August 30, 2013 /Stu Maschwitz
Editorial, Audio, Filmmaking, Free, Boardo
After Effects

DV Rebel Tools

Free
March 30, 2011 by Stu Maschwitz in After Effects

Turn After Effects into a powerful color grading suite.

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March 30, 2011 /Stu Maschwitz
Filmmaking, Free, Editorial, Color
After Effects

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