Gleaming the Cube
Working with Custom Luts
1. Shoot and Upload Test Images via AVAir
📷 How?
- Capture test images with your camera of choice in different lighting conditions.
- Include a color chart (if available) and a few skin tones for accuracy.
- Upload the RAW or LOG images to AVAir, ensuring we get the highest quality files for LUT development.
- Add notes in AVAir specifying your desired look.
✔ Best for: Professionals who want precise color control and an efficient cloud-based workflow.
2. Record & Share Short Video Clips
🎥 How?
- Film a 10-30 second clip using your camera’s preferred settings.
- Record in LOG, RAW, or your default flat profile for the best color grading flexibility.
- Share the footage via AVAir, WeTransfer, Google Drive, or Dropbox.
- Let us know the desired look (e.g., reference a film, ad, or past work).
✔ Best for: Filmmakers who want LUTs tailored to their exact shooting style and lighting conditions.
3. Use Our Reference Library (Framebank)
🖼 How?
- Browse our Reference Library (Framebank) for inspiration.
- Select reference images that match your desired look.
- Copy the image links and paste them into our intake form or AVAir project page.
- If possible, provide a sample clip or still from your camera for the best LUT match.
✔ Best for: Clients who don’t have test footage but want a LUT that matches a specific style or mood.
4. Describe Your Vision in Detail
How?
- Provide a written description of the aesthetic you want (e.g., “vintage film with deep blues” or “high-contrast commercial pop”).
- Mention any existing LUTs or color grades you like.
- Let us know your camera model and recording settings.
- Based on your feedback, we’ll create a base LUT for testing and refine it.
✔ Best for: Clients who prefer a hands-off approach but have a clear vision of their final look.
5. Send Existing Graded Clips as a Reference
How?
- If you’ve graded footage before and want a similar look, send us a clip.
- We can extract the color profile and create a LUT based on your existing grade.
- Upload your reference video via AVAir, Drive, or Dropbox for analysis.
✔ Best for: Professionals who want to replicate or refine a previous grade into a reusable LUT.
Next Steps
Once we receive your materials, we’ll:
✅ Develop a custom LUT tailored to your footage.
✅ Provide test versions for review and adjustments.
✅ Deliver a final LUT compatible with DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and more.