LUTCalc: The Ultimate Tool for Precision Color Grading

Every now and then, you come across something exceptional, and this is one of those moments. Our camera and photography equipment is already expensive, and when you want to edit and use LUTs, you often have to pay even more. Fortunately, there are people who create software or LUTs and tools without profit in mind—Ben Turley is one of those people.

Ben Turley is an experienced Lighting Cameraman and Director of Photography with a career spanning over three decades. He has worked on a wide range of projects, including documentaries, commercials, dramas, and music videos. Some of his notable works include documentaries on high-profile cases like JonBenet Ramsey and Madeleine McCann. Turley is a member of BAFTA and the Guild of Television Camera Professionals. He also developed LUTCalc, a tool for creating look-up tables used in color grading.

For more details, visit Ben Turley’s About page.

Overview of LUTCalc

LUTCalc, developed by Ben Turley, is a sophisticated tool designed for the creation of 1D and 3D Look-Up Tables (LUTs) used in color grading and correction processes. The tool is particularly useful for filmmakers and video editors who require precise control over color transformations. LUTCalc supports various input and output gamma and gamut settings, making it adaptable to different cameras and software environments.

Key Features:

1. Versatile LUT Generation: LUTCalc allows the creation of LUTs in multiple formats, catering to different cameras and post-production software. This includes support for both HDR (High Dynamic Range) and SDR (Standard Dynamic Range) workflows.
2. ASC-CDL Support: The tool applies the American Society of Cinematographers Color Decision List (ASC-CDL) on linear data, facilitating exposure adjustments and other color manipulations with high precision.
3. Customizable Parameters: Users can define parameters such as gamma settings, exposure adjustments, and color balance, providing detailed control over the look of the final image.
4. Intuitive Interface: Despite its advanced capabilities, LUTCalc is designed to be user-friendly, enabling both novice and experienced users to generate LUTs efficiently.

LUTCalc is a valuable resource for anyone involved in video production who needs to ensure consistent and accurate color grading across different devices and editing platforms. For more detailed information and to access the tool, visit the https://lutcalc.net/ website

Thank U Ben Turley !

This article was written by Marc R.
While I primarily speak Dutch and have some knowledge of English and a little French, ChatGPT helps ensure my writing is grammatically correct. I often mix Dutch and English in my drafts, and ChatGPT steps in to translate and correct.