I’m happy to announce that today I officially released the latest Cinematic LUT Master Pack: Author’s collection.
Thousands of you have taken mine Existing LUT package Used on your incredible film, TV and commercial projects, I’m truly blown away by the results. So I decided to continue expanding the collection with this new Master Pack, which contains 3 powerful sets – each inspired by some of the most iconic looks from an extraordinary period in film history.
The following is an excerpt from my original LUT announcement detailing how and why these LUT packs were created:
My cinematic LUTs are all carefully designed around the same goal: to provide filmmakers with a way to significantly improve color quality while reducing post-production time.
Unlike simple conversion LUTs, which are often designed to convert color spaces (such as converting Log footage to Rec. 709), the LUT I created is stylized in nature. They are designed to be used as a creative tool, helping filmmakers quickly and easily experiment with different color looks, giving them more freedom to work creatively and spontaneously in post.
These LUTs can be used with almost any camera lens. Whether you’re grading RAW footage from RED or Blackmagic cameras, ProRes from Alexa, H264 from a DSLR, or any other format, the lookup tables included in these 3 packs will work every time.
Many other LUT packages currently available online are too extreme in nature, at least in my opinion. Some of these extreme LUTs are only suitable for daylight shots, while others may only look good on low-light footage. While these types of LUTs may be useful in some situations, they are far less versatile than the LUTs I create, which are designed to work with the widest possible range of footage while still providing a unique presentation to the image.
Please watch The Auteur Collection demo video below!
Author series
complete author collect Contains 36 LUTs divided into 3 separate packages of 12 each: Hollywood, new wave and avant-garde.
Here is a description of each item:
Hollywood
The timeless looks included in this pack draw inspiration from the most stunning films from the Hollywood studio system. A variety of looks combine natural contrasts with vibrant color palettes that recall the early days of cinematic color film. Other looks simultaneously desaturated shadows and added vibrancy to skin tones, creating a more modern, understated vibe for a modern masterpiece. Whether you want to convey the unique feel of Hollywood’s Golden Age, the grit of the 1970s blockbuster era, or the clean perfection of today’s greatest films, this pack has you covered.
new wave
The French New Wave marked the reinvention of film as we know it, and this pack aims to evoke the jaw-dropping looks that were made famous by the truly rebellious filmmakers who spearheaded this movement. From an attractive low-contrast look even in the harshest sunlight, to a high-contrast look with curved highlights for a softer falloff, the unique combination of LUTs included in this kit really offers great variety. Each look in this set is infused with unmistakable energy, confidence and subtlety.
Avant-garde
Inspired by the boldest independent films known for pushing the boundaries of modern cinema, this pack offers a distinctly chic color palette that perfectly matches any contemporary film project. The many ultra-modern LUTs included in this kit combine crisp blacks and bright whites with subtly balanced color profiles to create a soft aesthetic. Other looks included in this pack are more stylized, rooted in low-contrast celluloid and bleach-bypass film processing, providing endless opportunities for any filmmaker living on the cutting edge.
Many similar LUT packs are sold online for anywhere from $100 to $200, but to bring these LUTs to a wider audience, I’ve priced them at $36 per pack. Additionally, all three sets from the Auteur Collection can be purchased together for a discounted price of $89.
Each pack itself comes with 12 individual LUTs (36 LUTs if you buy the full pack), all delivered as .cube files – the industry-standard file type for LUT management.
Additionally, you will receive a 4-page PDF with your purchase that provides instructions for installing and using LUT files in a variety of software programs, including: DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro X, Avid Media Composer and Adobe Photoshop.
To purchase the packs individually or together, you can use the links below. Happy coloring!
