Last Updated on 2 years by sonnysuman
If you’re working in video or media production, you know how important it is to make sure that your images look their best on the screen. But different computers and monitors display colors differently, and even if you calibrate your monitor, it can still look different from what you see on your computer’s display. That’s where LUTs (look-up tables) come in! A LUT makes your monitor display more accurate, which allows you to focus more on your creative vision instead of worrying about color matching and calibration issues.
Why would you want to use one?
LUT stands for Look Up Table, and is a system for changing colors from one range of color values to another. If you\’re looking for deeper blacks, more saturated colors, or an easier time editing video and images in post-production, then this guide is for you.
#. Importing a LUT file will alter your colors on screen instantly so that you can see if the new look fits what you\’re going for; #.
What is a LUT?
A color Look Up Table (LUT) is a table that is used by a computer program or hardware device such as a camera, image sensor, display or printer, to look up the colors. In this case you would use the different LUTs on your monitor that corresponds with what you are viewing in order to optimize your viewing experience.
Where do I find them?
The easiest way to find some LUTs for your monitor is by going on Reddit and checking out the /r/luts subreddit. There you\’ll find plenty of free examples of what\’s possible, from simple brightness and contrast tweaks, to more complicated color changes. Simply download one (or a bunch) of .cube files, then open them in Resolve 15 as well as DaVinci Resolve 12 or below.
Installing the LG Film Compat. software
- Download and install the LG Film Compat. software on your computer and go through the setup process.
- Select Software Update from the app\’s dashboard and select Update Now.
- The installation will take a few minutes, depending on your connection speed, after which you\’ll be prompted to reboot your monitor for successful completion of the installation process.
How Do I Apply it?
First, find a LUT for your specific monitor. There are many different presets that work with different monitors; you\’ll want to find the preset for your specific make and model of monitor. The easiest way is probably just searching online for luts list and looking at the results from there.
Application Alternatives
LUTs are a relatively new technology that has been applied mostly in the film industry. The basic concept is to apply specific color correction filters (in the form of LUT files) onto your display so that it looks like you are looking at a different type of monitor.
How Can I Tell if My Monitor Is Properly Calibrated?
It\’s not always easy for your eyes to tell if a display is properly calibrated. The easiest way is by using an industry-standard colorimeter that costs around $400 and allows you to measure the brightness, contrast, and gamut of any monitor or TV in order to produce accurate colors. However, there are ways that people have used before the advent of affordable calibration tools.
In Conclusion
By reading this guide, you should have a general understanding of how to use and how to apply luts on a monitor. This can be done by installing an app such as ReShade or color blind filter programs. Additionally, depending on your needs, you might need specific packages that are developed for certain tasks.