5 minutes read Well, it’s been a few weeks since I started the Deep Dive series and published that article on GIMP 3.0 — and let’s just say, it didn’t go unnoticed. I’ve received quite a few responses, mostly via email, a handful in the comments, and they all share one thing: things don’t always... Continue Reading →
5 minutes read time I’ve been holding off on releasing this for quite some time. What started as a simple experiment with PictureFX CineStill 800T v1.0 back then in 2021, turned into an unexpected success. With over 42,000 downloads and countless likes, it became by far my most downloaded LUT. Not only that, but it... Continue Reading →
Did you happen to see the header photo on the main page? It’s a misty landscape, a bit blurry and painterly. The idea was to create an image that feels like a dreamy, perhaps even slightly ethereal, painting. Some time ago, I experimented with this style, inspired by the techniques of Jo Stephen, a photographer... Continue Reading →
There is a new PictureFX Lut out ! it's the "PictureFX Creative - Kodak Wratten 81A" LUT! This LUT offers a versatile color grading solution inspired by the iconic Kodak Wratten 81A filter. With its warm, inviting tones, it's perfect for enhancing the mood and atmosphere of various scenes in both photography and filmmaking. The... Continue Reading →
The new PictureFX Channel Swap for IR Lut is designed for enhancing photos taken with infrared (IR) filters like 550nm, 590nm, 665nm, and 720nm. Simply load your IR picture into your preferred image editor, apply the PictureFX Lut, and fine-tune settings like White Balance and Contrast for desired effects. Perfect for transforming your IR shots... Continue Reading →
For quite a while, I had been shooting in both Raw and Jpg. It seemed like a smart approach – capturing images in both formats provided flexibility, allowing me to have the high-quality Raw files for editing and the more readily accessible Jpg's for quick sharing or viewing. However, as time passed, I began to... Continue Reading →
I've been into this story since 2010, starting with Ufraw for Raw photos and Rawtherapee. Trey Radcliff's stunning photos and Nik Efex opened up a new world. I began creating presets for Rawtherapee, inspired by Pat David's Haldcluts. PictureFX Haldcluts launched around 2015. In 2020, I switched to Fuji, diving into .Cube Luts for color... Continue Reading →
Infrared pictures always have something special, I think, but using real IR film to create them can be quite cumbersome. That's why there's this PictureFX digital Film Simulation - and as always, it's FREE ! Like with many Film Simulations, it looks great on one picture but not so much on another. So, it's all... Continue Reading →
It's not the first time on Open Source Photography, you can find tools that help you visualize HaldCLUTs or 3DLUTs, generate previews, or even convert them to another LUT format and size. The https://www.color.io/free-online-lut-converter is one of those tools. The cool thing here is that you have a wide range of different outputs to choose... Continue Reading →
Last Updated : April 28, 2024 - Transformed this post into a page, you can find it at the top of the menu. April 5, 2024New Lut added : PictureFX Lac du Connemara - Rugged, Rich and Earthy ! January 26, 2024Start and publish of a new PictureFX page.Most downloaded Luts added. Added page to... Continue Reading →
The use of LUTs is also, and perhaps especially, known in cinematography, much more than in digital photography. Many people want their footage to look like well-known blockbuster films, and the variety of LUTs of this type is overwhelming. The problem is mainly that they all strongly resemble each other, and the used names are... Continue Reading →
As mentioned earlier this week, there was a problem with uploading on FreshLuts, but it has been successfully resolved. You can now download the latest PictureFX Leica M8 Camera Black and White from FreshLuts! To access the download page, simply click here. Compatibility with different software packages includes :Adobe Photoshop CS6 and up (Cube)After Effects... Continue Reading →
The Leica M8 remains a highly desirable camera, and it's not just because of its color capabilities; it appears that its Black & White output is particularly sought after. If you're interested in discovering more about this, I can certainly suggest checking out the links provided below. Joshua Wilfred Sekar wrote "An Unlimited Roll of... Continue Reading →
Intro : Why I created a Lut to simulate the Leica M8 camera jpg output ?Well, although the Leica M8 was not initially regarded as the best Leica camera, it eventually gained popularity and became highly sought after, partly due to its relatively attractive price. Many photographers aspire to shoot with a Leica at some... Continue Reading →
This tutorial focuses on the process of sharpening a bird or any other animal, which is essentially similar to sharpening a person or any object. Nevertheless, when working with animals, particularly birds, you may have the intention to enhance their appearance and make them more prominent compared to other subjects. That is the main objective... Continue Reading →
The Luts and the Style : The last two Luts from the PictureFX J.S Style series, Purple and Pink Ethereal.I was searching for photos of Bluebells when I first discovered Jo's Ethereal photos, they were the first thing I really liked about her remarkable style. These photos eventually led me to Flickr and then to... Continue Reading →
PictureFX J.S. Style Mystical Dusk is the more dark and gloomy version of the style found on Jo Stephen's website.But as written before, the result depends very much on the chosen photo and its color pattern.If you have visited Jo's website you will most likely have also read about ICM - intentional camera movement.You can... Continue Reading →
My new Lut Update - PictureFX J.S. Style Wildflowers - is a Film Simulation/Style that gives a color palette and tonal partition specially intended for nature shots, wild flowers, etc J.S. style stands for the style of Jo Stephen, a North Dorset based photographer. I could write a lot about her but better if you... Continue Reading →
I expected that Darktable Light Part 1 would attract people, but it was five times more than I expected.Well, that's proof that there are many who would rather see Darktable differently ! In part 1 I showed you how to rid Darktable of its database annoyances.The tweak I'm showing you today could have worked the... Continue Reading →
No, this is not a joke, nor is it a new version.This article is primarily intended for those who like Darktable's editing features, but want to edit photo's without using a database, library, tagging, actually just with a photo browser. I never was a big fan of Darktable myself, I loved working with Rawtherapee or... Continue Reading →
My first PictureFX Darktable style !The PictureFX Kodak Aerochrome v1.1I have imitated this DT version as best as possible with the Lut version, however, it is not as RED as the original, that's because with styles you don't have an opacity slider, so I had to hold back on power and intensity. You can still... Continue Reading →
A new update for the "The Largest Collection of HaldClut/Luts brought together". Interested in Infrared Photography?A digital dedicated camera is too expensive,and 35mm IR film is too much hassle ?Well, then here you have a very nice series of .Cube files with which you can still get started, and make beautiful Infra Red creations..Cube files can... Continue Reading →
A long overdue update to "The Largest Collection of Presets/Profiles brought together"It has been since November 2021 !Now there is one, and what an awesome update it is!From the maker of the famous Fujifilm recipes by Mark G. Adams, now also an awesome series of Darktable styles.But, who can say more about this than himself... Continue Reading →
Content Changes Film Simulation UpdatesMore Film Simulations : PictureFX and FreshLutsExifShot - Exif information on your picturesDarktable Tutorial : Copying the Look and Feel from a Picture and Create a LUT or 3DLut – Part IIMy Camera Gear - Perfectioning and UpgradingEvent : Bushcraft Weekend from 1 to 3 October Changes At the beginning of... Continue Reading →
The first part is about the technique of copying the Look and Feel from one picture to another in Darktable - In the second part, whe are going to create a Lut (PNG and 3DCube) from that Look and Feel. How often do you see great pictures on the internet and wish your own pictures... Continue Reading →
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