The preset files are universal, so they can be used with footage or photos from any camera. The installation process for the Warp and CineBlack presets is the same as it is for the CineGold presets in this article.
What are the presets?
The presets are LUTs (look-up tables), which essentially act as a set of instructions for color-correction programs. With the help of a LUT, programs like the Adobe Suite will be able to find and replace color values in images. This lets the user achieve a consistent color grade across a range of shots - similar to color filters in photo apps, but with much higher accuracy.
Where can I download the presets?
They can be downloaded here.
Are the presets for video as well, or are they just for photos?
Both!
Comparison Images
Portra 400 Cine
Dream Chrome
Golden Hour
Gold Fade
Downloading & Installing the Presets
Installation of the presets will vary somewhat between different editing programs. Generally speaking though, you'll need to perform the following steps:
- Download the presets after your purchase - they'll be provided in a compressed format, as a .zip file.
- Extract the contents of the compressed file. The instructions for this process on the three major operating systems can be found below:
- Place the .cube files into a new folder on your hard drive. This folder should be clearly named (e.g. "CineGold LUTS"), and should be in an easy-to-remember location.
- Open your chosen editing program, and install the LUTs from the new folder you just created. The next section of this article provides LUT installation info for several popular editing programs.
How to Apply the Presets
This section contains tutorial links for various color-correction tools.
Adobe Creative Suite
How to make your PHOTOS look CINEMATIC FAST using LUTS in Photoshop!
A video guide on using LUTs in Photoshop.
Make your photos POP with ONE CLICK using LIGHTROOM PRESETS!
A video guide on using LUTs in Lightroom.
Understanding LUTs in Adobe Premiere Pro
A 3-part series about installing & using LUTs in Adobe Premiere Pro.
Learn Adobe Creative Suite
The official Adobe Creative Suite tutorial website.
Davinci Resolve
How to Use LUTs in Davinci Resolve | Quick Tutorial
A short video guide showing how to install and apply LUTs in Davinci Resolve.
Davinci Resolve Official Training
The official training website for Davinci Resolve.
Avid Media Composer
How to work with LUTs
A comprehensive tutorial on using LUTs in Avid. LUT installation instructions start at 7:38.
Avid Media Composer Support & Learning
The official support and tutorial website for Avid Media Composer.
GIMP
Create Cinematic Color Grading with LUTS Using GIMP
A comprehensive video tutorial on installing & using LUTs in GIMP (an open-source image editor).
GIMP Tutorials
The official tutorial website for GIMP.
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