Video Editing Glossary

LUT

A Look-Up Table: a preset that maps input colors to output colors for a look.

A LUT (Look-Up Table) transforms the colors of an image according to a fixed recipe. Technical LUTs convert log footage to a standard color space; creative LUTs apply a stylistic look. LUTs are a fast starting point, but they are not a substitute for proper correction and grading on each shot.

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