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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.

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

Prolost Beta

$2/mo
September 12, 2020 by Stu Maschwitz in Mobile, Automation, Production, After Effects, Lightroom, Story

A subscription newsletter with early access to Prolost tools and tinkering.

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September 12, 2020 /Stu Maschwitz
Shortcuts, Photography, Instagram, Listed
Mobile, Automation, Production, After Effects, Lightroom, Story
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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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July 19, 2019 /Stu Maschwitz
Magic Bullet, Color, compositing, Editorial, Free, vfx, Filmmaking
After Effects

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 Speedramp

$19
February 17, 2016 by Stu Maschwitz in After Effects

Smooth, customizable speed ramps, as easy as on your iPhone.

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February 17, 2016 /Stu Maschwitz
EDC, Handcrank, Editorial, Retiming, Filmmaking
After Effects

Prolost Handcrank

$19
December 01, 2015 by Stu Maschwitz in After Effects

Give your footage the look and feel of a hand-cranked camera.

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December 01, 2015 /Stu Maschwitz
Editorial, Filmmaking, Retiming, Film, EDC, slog3 looks
After Effects

Prolost Boardo

$29
November 10, 2015 by Stu Maschwitz in After Effects

Intuitive animated storyboards.

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November 10, 2015 /Stu Maschwitz
Filmmaking, Editorial, Previs, VFX, EDC
After Effects

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 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

Prolost Burns

$14
July 23, 2013 by Stu Maschwitz in After Effects

The fastest, easiest, and most powerful way to create the Ken Burns effect.

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July 23, 2013 /Stu Maschwitz
Editorial, Photography, Filmmaking, EDC, 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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