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Colorist Vault Creative 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.
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Choose Colorist Vault Creative LUTs if your footage and pipeline fit Rec.709 or DaVinci Wide Gamut and you want a set of creative looks with a manual. Its stated limitations make it a poor fit for workflows requiring log-footage support or technical LUTs.
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The 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
| Colorist Vault Creative LUTs | Juan Melara Print Film Emulation LUTs | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac, Windows | Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Colorist Vault Creative LUTs: $29, paid once | Fujifilm 3510 RCM PowerGrade: $29.99, paid once |
| Plans published | 1 | 7 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | visionarycolour.com | juanmelara.com.au |
| On video lut libraries | #16 of 20 | #10 of 20 |
Colorist Vault Creative LUTs: what it does well
- Includes 17 LUTs each for Rec.709 and DaVinci Wide Gamut.
- LUTs are supplied in .cube format.
- A user manual covers installation and the looks.
- The manual explains ways to reduce LUT strength in DaVinci Resolve.
- Works with five listed host applications on macOS and Windows.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- Log footage is not supported.
- Technical LUTs are not included.
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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