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Color Grading Central LUTs vs Juan Melara Print Film Emulation LUTs
Both stand on video lut libraries. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Choose Color Grading Central LUTs for its free .cube collection or CineDream’s grading tools across supported video and photo software. The demo lets you work with your own footage and includes all features, though exported results carry a watermark. Paid licenses suit users who need clean exports; check the listed system requirements and the two-computer activation limit before choosing.
Visit Color Grading Central LUTsThe free LUT set provides three print-film emulations for a Resolve workflow, with input requirements to account for. For colour-managed grading or cases requiring adjustments, the maker lists editable PowerGrades and a bundle.
Visit Juan Melara Print Film Emulation LUTsThe facts
| Color Grading Central LUTs | Juan Melara Print Film Emulation LUTs | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac, Windows | Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Annual Subscription: $99 a year | Fujifilm 3510 RCM PowerGrade: $29.99, paid once |
| Plans published | 3 | 7 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | colorgradingcentral.com | juanmelara.com.au |
| On video lut libraries | #5 of 20 | #10 of 20 |
Color Grading Central LUTs: what it does well
- 100 free looks export as .cube files.
- Works with three named video editors and two photo apps.
- Includes Click and Grade, scopes, guides and LUT mixing.
- Supports LOG and non-LOG footage from many camera brands.
- Paid plans include still-image grading for JPG, PNG and TIFF.
What to know first
- Demo exports carry a watermark.
- Licenses allow activation on up to two computers simultaneously.
- Minimum requirements include 16 GB RAM and specified GPU requirements.
- Perpetual License updates and support cover 30 months.
Juan Melara Print Film Emulation LUTs: what it does well
- Free LUT set includes three film-stock emulations.
- PowerGrades allow modifications to the result.
- RCM PowerGrades support SDR and HDR grading.
- Each RCM PowerGrade includes an eight-minute guidance video.
What to know first
- PFE LUTs expect log scans in Rec.709.
- LUTs can be difficult for precise swatch matching.
- PowerGrades cost $29.99, paid once.
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