ARRI Look Library

Overview

ARRI Look Library is a free collection of 87 looks for on-set use and postproduction. It is best suited to cinematographers and editors working with compatible ALEXA cameras or ARRI LogC footage who want a repeatable visual starting point. Its camera and grading versions make it useful across both workflows, but the correct LogC version depends on the camera.

Nine themed groups—from Film and Period to Black-and-White and Tinted—give users distinct directions to explore without building a look from scratch. ARRI describes the looks as repeatable aesthetics that work in combination with lens choice, so the chosen look is a creative starting point rather than a guarantee of a particular finished image.

Key features

The library separates into LogC3 and LogC4 versions. LogC3 supports ALEXA Mini, AMIRA, ALEXA SXT, ALEXA 65, ALEXA LF and ALEXA Mini LF; LogC4 supports ALEXA 265 and ALEXA 35/35 Xtreme. Choosing by camera model is essential: a look from the wrong version will not match the stated camera compatibility.

The 87 looks are described in three intensities, but that option is available only in the LogC3 library. It gives LogC3 users more choice over a look’s strength; LogC4 users should not expect the same intensity selection.

For postproduction, the library supplies log-to-log .cube 3D LUTs. Look metadata can be accessed through ARRI Reference Tool, ARRI Meta Extract or most DI grading software, then extracted and exported as a 3D LUT. The supported format information also includes .aml and .alf4; DaVinci Resolve Studio is listed as host software, and log-footage support is supported.

For in-camera use, the looks are available as ARRI Look Files. ARRI says the library is pre-installed on ALEXA 35/35 Xtreme, ALEXA 265, ALEXA Mini and AMIRA. Camera-menu flexibility is limited: on ALEXA Mini and AMIRA, users must duplicate a look before changing its CDL values, while other cameras do not offer look manipulation through the camera menu. The iOS app provides an overview of the included looks.

Pricing

ARRI Look Library: 0.00 USD per free. The plan includes 87 looks and free log-to-log versions, with camera compatibility depending on LogC3 or LogC4. There is no free trial because the library is free. This is a straightforward fit for anyone whose camera and workflow are supported; there are no paid tiers or seat and usage quotas stated for the plan.

Platforms

The directory lists iOS and web platforms. The iOS app is for an overview of the looks, while the downloadable LUTs and ARRI Look Files serve postproduction and compatible cameras. DaVinci Resolve Studio is named as host software, and the library supports log footage.

Who it's for

This is a strong fit for ALEXA users who want a free shared palette for set and grading, especially LogC3 users who value three intensity choices. It also suits editors grading compatible ARRI LogC footage in DaVinci Resolve Studio or other DI software. It is a poor fit for users without a supported camera or compatible workflow, and for camera operators who need to manipulate looks through the camera menu on models that do not provide that option.

Pros and cons

• Pro: The 87 looks cover nine themes, giving users a broad set of repeatable aesthetic starting points at no cost.
• Pro: Camera Look Files and log-to-log LUTs support both on-set and postproduction workflows.
• Pro: LogC3 users get three intensities for each look, offering more choice over strength.
• Con: Camera compatibility is split between LogC3 and LogC4, so users must select the version that matches their model.
• Con: The three-intensity option is LogC3-only, and camera-menu adjustment is restricted as described for supported models.

Alternatives

Video LUT Libraries is a useful place to compare other collections. Canon LUT Library is another free choice for downloadable .cube Look Files and compatible grading software or supported cameras; choose it when that compatibility is a better match than ALEXA-specific LogC support.

Juan Melara Print Film Emulation LUTs suits users seeking named film-emulation options, including free Fujifilm 3510, Kodak 2383 and Kodak 2393 LUTs, or a 29.99 USD once Kodak 2393 RCM PowerGrade. LUTify.me offers a freemium LUT option, while IWLTBAP LUTs has a 25.00 USD once color-grading pack with 325+ LUTs for buyers who want a larger downloadable pack.

CinePacks is a freemium option with a 300.00 USD once Master Bundle covering 57 packs and 4,700+ assets, a broader asset bundle than this focused look library. CineColor LUT Library offers a 29.00 USD per month all-access plan with unlimited downloads and new releases added, which may suit users who prefer a recurring catalog. Luttie LUT Packs is another freemium option. Gamut LUTs offers Final Cut Pro and membership plans, including a 7-day trial on its 19.00 USD per month Final Cut Pro plan.

Verdict

Choose ARRI Look Library if you use a supported ALEXA camera or grade compatible ARRI LogC footage and want a free collection spanning camera and postproduction workflows. Its strongest advantage is a substantial, themed set of looks with LogC3 intensity choices; look elsewhere if your camera is incompatible, you need broader camera-menu manipulation, or you want a general-purpose LUT catalog.