Cinematic Outdoor LUTs
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Take your grades to the next level!
Our Cinematic Outdoor LUTs pack gives you three creative LUTs to make your footage pop! While they are originally designed for use with outdoor shots, you may find these LUTs useful in a number of different situations.
The download includes three original ShadowCast Studios LUTs:
- Morning Glory
- Bluejay
- Plantation
Each LUT also includes LOG variants for DJI's D-log, Canon's C-log, and GoPro's Protune "Flat" color spaces, in addition to the standard Rec 709 version of each LUT. The Morning Glory LUT includes a bonus generic log variant for use with a wide range of Log color spaces. See the FAQ at the bottom of this page for more info about color spaces
We have a lot of experience with outdoor footage. We do a ton of work for a landscaping company called Real Turf Solutions, so many of our projects are shot entirely outside. We created these LUTs based on some of the grades we often use in those projects.
Check out the before/after photos and video demos below!
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Cinematic Outdoor LUTs Demo Footage
Outdoor LUTs Demo
Video Graded with Morning Glory LUT
Before and After Frames
Before and after split-view comparisons showing what the original footage looks like versus how it looks with the LUT applied. These frames were all originally shot in LOG color.
Morning Glory
Morning Glory LUT applied to Canon C-LOG footage.
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Morning Glory LUT applied to DJI D-LOG footage.
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Bluejay
Bluejay LUT applied to Canon C-LOG footage.
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Bluejay LUT applied to Canon C-LOG footage.
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Plantation
Plantation LUT applied to DJI D-LOG footage.
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Plantation LUT applied to DJI D-LOG footage.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are Rec 709 and Log color Spaces?
We won't go into a color science lecture here, but to put it simply, a color space tells the camera how to process colors. Rec 709 is the standard color space for HDTV. While different cameras all process color with some degree of variation, the default color space is usually Rec 709 or something similar. In your camera's settings, you may see sRGB rather than Rec 709. The sRGB color space is identical to Rec 709.
A Log color space is a feature mainly found in cinema cameras and high-end DSLRs. Log color spaces produce very flat colors. This means the footage requires more color correction in post-production, but also gives you more room to work with the color and look of the footage. With color correction, you can get more dynamic range out of Log footage. Different manufacturers have their own Log color spaces, for example, Canon's C-Log, DJI's D-Log, GoPro's Protune "flat" setting, etc. Again, not all cameras have a Log color space option. Using a Log color space is only recommended if you are planning on color correcting your footage and know how to do so. If you've never worked with Log footage before, it's best to practice color correcting it before using filming an actual production in Log.
A Log color space is a feature mainly found in cinema cameras and high-end DSLRs. Log color spaces produce very flat colors. This means the footage requires more color correction in post-production, but also gives you more room to work with the color and look of the footage. With color correction, you can get more dynamic range out of Log footage. Different manufacturers have their own Log color spaces, for example, Canon's C-Log, DJI's D-Log, GoPro's Protune "flat" setting, etc. Again, not all cameras have a Log color space option. Using a Log color space is only recommended if you are planning on color correcting your footage and know how to do so. If you've never worked with Log footage before, it's best to practice color correcting it before using filming an actual production in Log.
Which LUT variants should I use?
That depends on which color space you are shooting your footage in. If you're new to video production and aren't sure, then it's probably Rec 709 if you haven't changed the color space in your camera. For this you would use the Rec 709 variant. It mainly just applies a grade to your footage, since Rec 709 footage doesn't require extra correction like Log footage does.
If your footage looks really flat and desaturated straight out of camera though, it may be set to a Log color space. Check online or reference your camera's user manual to see if your camera is able to film in Log, and if it is, then search for how to find the color space settings. There you'll be able to see what color space the camera is set to.
If you know you are filming in a Log color space, then you can use one of the Log variants to both correct and grade your footage all with one LUT. If you are filming in Canon's C-Log, DJI's D-Log, or GoPro's Protune "flat" color space, you can use the variant that corresponds to these particular color spaces. If you are filming in a different Log color space, the generic Log variant on the Morning Glory LUT will give you a good Log base correction with most any Log color space. For the LUTs without a generic Log variant, one of the other Log variants, especially the D-Log and C-Log variants, should still give you a good base correction on most Log footage. You can also probably find a free technical LUT for your camera's Log color space. Do a web search for free technical LUTs for your specific Log color space. For example, "Canon C-Log to Rec 709 free luts" just replace "Canon C-Log" with your camera's Log color space name. Once you apply a correction with a technical LUT, use the Rec 709 variant to apply the grade to your footage. This is the same if you are filming in Log but prefer doing your color correction manually. Use the Rec 709 variant to apply just the grade after you finish your corrections.
NOTE: All shots are different, and therefore you shouldn't just drop LUTs on your footage and move on. Whether you're using our LUTs or anyone else's, always tweak the look to fit your footage. It may need to be dialed back or turned up, it just depends on the shot and the visual you are trying to create!
If your footage looks really flat and desaturated straight out of camera though, it may be set to a Log color space. Check online or reference your camera's user manual to see if your camera is able to film in Log, and if it is, then search for how to find the color space settings. There you'll be able to see what color space the camera is set to.
If you know you are filming in a Log color space, then you can use one of the Log variants to both correct and grade your footage all with one LUT. If you are filming in Canon's C-Log, DJI's D-Log, or GoPro's Protune "flat" color space, you can use the variant that corresponds to these particular color spaces. If you are filming in a different Log color space, the generic Log variant on the Morning Glory LUT will give you a good Log base correction with most any Log color space. For the LUTs without a generic Log variant, one of the other Log variants, especially the D-Log and C-Log variants, should still give you a good base correction on most Log footage. You can also probably find a free technical LUT for your camera's Log color space. Do a web search for free technical LUTs for your specific Log color space. For example, "Canon C-Log to Rec 709 free luts" just replace "Canon C-Log" with your camera's Log color space name. Once you apply a correction with a technical LUT, use the Rec 709 variant to apply the grade to your footage. This is the same if you are filming in Log but prefer doing your color correction manually. Use the Rec 709 variant to apply just the grade after you finish your corrections.
NOTE: All shots are different, and therefore you shouldn't just drop LUTs on your footage and move on. Whether you're using our LUTs or anyone else's, always tweak the look to fit your footage. It may need to be dialed back or turned up, it just depends on the shot and the visual you are trying to create!
How do I use LUTs?
Different video editing programs have different ways of applying LUTs. If you are unsure of how to apply a LUT in your video editing software, consult the user guide, or search for tutorials of how to apply LUTs in your program of choice.
Do I have to Credit ShadowCast Studios if I use these LUTs in a Production?
Nope! No crediting required unless you want to. Once you purchase and download this LUT pack, you can use the LUTs in any production, both commercial and/or not-for-profit. The only thing you can't do is resell the actual LUTs or give them away without contacting us and working out a agreement first.
