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SpaceMan ICC
What SpaceMan ICC is
SpaceMan ICC converts 3D LUTs used in film and media work into ICC profiles, and can edit or manipulate existing profiles. It creates ICC v4 profiles rather than v2. The maker says a converted profile matches its source LUT when the ICC workflow can use volumetric LUT data and implement it accurately. Features include 3D LUT conversion, profile editing, and VCGT generation. SpaceMan can create Display Class ICC profiles and calibration LUTs for graphics programs or graphics-card VCGT use. Graphics-card VCGT calibration relies on 1D LUT data, limiting it to gamma, grayscale, and colour temperature rather than independent display-gamut control. On macOS, ColorSync does not use embedded 3D LUT data when a profile is assigned as the live display profile, though third-party colour-engine applications may use it. The maker also describes an ICC workflow with QuickTime and Final Cut Pro on Mac for dailies and offline work. Photoshop and After Effects are named as ICC-compliant examples for look management. SpaceMan is paid, with pricing from £135 and a five-day trial. It runs on Windows, or on Mac through Windows emulation.
Who it suits
SpaceMan ICC suits film and media professionals who need to convert 3D LUTs to ICC profiles or edit existing profiles. It may also suit graphics workflows that use Display Class profiles or calibration LUTs.
What it does well
- Converts 3D LUTs into ICC v4 profiles.
- Edits and manipulates existing ICC profiles.
- Generates VCGT data and calibration LUTs.
- Names Photoshop and After Effects as compatible examples.
- Offers a five-day evaluation license.
What to know first
- Creates ICC v4 profiles, not v2.
- Graphics-card VCGT calibration uses 1D LUT data.
- macOS ColorSync does not use embedded 3D LUTs for live display profiles.
- Mac use requires Windows emulation.
Limits
Graphics-card VCGT calibration is limited to 1D LUT adjustments for gamma, grayscale and colour temperature. On macOS, ColorSync does not apply embedded 3D LUT data when the profile is assigned as the live display profile.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| SpaceMan ICC | Windows OS · Mac via Windows emulation · yearly maintenance fee | On request |
As lightillusion.com lists them, read 8 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit https://lightillusion.com/spaceman.html
- Create and validate a SpaceMan account
- Obtain a five-day test license or purchase the software from £135
- Download SpaceMan using the validated account
- Run it on Windows or through Windows emulation on macOS
Verdict
SpaceMan ICC combines LUT conversion with profile editing and calibration tools. Check its ICC version and the limits of macOS ColorSync and VCGT workflows against your needs.
Questions
Which operating systems are supported?
SpaceMan supports Windows and macOS through Windows emulation.
What does SpaceMan cost?
Pricing is listed from £135, with a five-day trial.
Does it generate ICC v2 profiles?
It generates ICC v4 profiles, not ICC v2 profiles.
Which software is named for look management?
Photoshop and After Effects are named as examples of ICC-compliant software.
How can I get the download?
Downloads are available to customers with validated SpaceMan accounts.
What support comes with direct purchases?
The maker describes multi-level support with remote training, discussion forums, and direct email and phone communication.
Facts from SpaceMan ICC's own pages
- Compatible software
- The maker names Photoshop and After Effects as examples of ICC-compliant software for look management. · lightillusion.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Display calibration
- SpaceMan can generate Display Class ICC profiles and calibration LUTs for graphics programs or graphics-card VCGT use. · lightillusion.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Download access
- SpaceMan downloads are available only to customers with validated SpaceMan accounts; the listed latest version is v1.0.57, dated 03 June 2017. · lightillusion.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Features
- Features include accurate 3D LUT conversion, ICC profile editing, and VCGT generation. · lightillusion.com, 8 Oct 2026
- ICC version
- It generates ICC v4 profiles, not the older v2 profiles. · lightillusion.com, 8 Oct 2026
- LUT matching
- The maker says generated profiles match the original 3D LUT, provided the ICC workflow can use volumetric LUT data and implement it accurately. · lightillusion.com, 8 Oct 2026
- macOS limit
- The maker says macOS ColorSync does not use embedded 3D LUT data when the profile is assigned as the live display profile, though third-party colour-engine applications may use the volumetric data. · lightillusion.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- SpaceMan converts film and media industry 3D LUTs into ICC profiles and edits or manipulates existing ICC profiles. · lightillusion.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Security and privacy
- Light Illusion says its website privacy policy follows applicable UK law including GDPR, does not share or sell website-collected information, and uses SSL to encrypt submitted data. · lightillusion.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker says direct purchases include multi-level support with remote training, discussion forums, and direct email and phone communication. · lightillusion.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Trial and refunds
- Light Illusion says it offers five-day test licenses for evaluation and generally does not refund digital software purchases. · lightillusion.com, 8 Oct 2026
- VCGT limit
- Graphics-card VCGT calibration uses 1D LUT data and is limited to gamma, grayscale, and colour temperature rather than independent display-gamut control. · lightillusion.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Workflow example
- The maker describes using ICC profiles with QuickTime and Final Cut Pro on Mac with ColorSync for dailies and offline workflows. · lightillusion.com, 8 Oct 2026
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