LUT File Format | .cube |
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Digital Download | Yes |
Download Size (Unzipped) | 3.93MB |
Instructions Included | Yes |
Free Regular Updates | Latest - Remastered |
Instructions Included | Yes |
Support | 24/7, happy to help! |
✓ Buy now, download anytime & keep forever
✓ No installation required, just import them
✓ Works on all Sony cameras using SLog2 & 3
✓ Works on all major editing software (Details at bottom of page)
Package contents:
Convert your SLOG2/3 footage to Enhanced Natural Rec709 without any hassle.
After searching for a while ourselves as film makers, we noticed there weren't any clean LUTs out there that we were completely satisfied with correcting Sony SLOG 2 and 3 to a standard clean look. Then we decided to create our own. Here we have designed a LUT that we use ourselves to get that clean polished look without having to go through the trouble of grading. Works well in DaVinci Resolve.
Here is a series of snapshots from actual footage featuring our Clean LUT in action. Click your mouse or thumb on the slider to drag it sideways.
+ any software that can import LUTs
Sony's S-Log (short for "Sony-Log") is a special feature developed by Sony Corporation for their professional digital cinema cameras. It was created to give filmmakers greater flexibility in post-production by providing a wider dynamic range and a unique color space. Let's take a look at the history of S-Log:
Sony has a long history of making professional video cameras and broadcast equipment. Over the years, they have introduced various gamma curves and color spaces to meet the needs of different types of productions.
S-Log made its debut in 2006 with the release of the CineAlta F35, a digital cinema camera. The goal was to capture a wider range of light and shadow details than what traditional video formats could offer.
S-Log expanded the dynamic range to about 14 stops, which means it could capture scenes with both very bright and very dark areas while retaining all the details. This was achieved by using a logarithmic curve that allocated more information to the darker parts of the image.Sony didn't stop there. They introduced different versions of S-Log to improve its capabilities. The most commonly used versions are S-Log2 and S-Log3.S-Log2 was introduced in 2010 with the Sony PMW-F3 camera. It provided an even wider dynamic range and better tonal reproduction compared to the original S-Log.
In 2012, Sony brought out S-Log3 with the Sony F55 camera. This version further expanded the dynamic range, allowing for even more flexibility in post-production. S-Log3 was particularly good at preserving details in the shadows, making it easier to recover those dark areas during editing.In addition to the gamma curve, S-Log is associated with specific color spaces called S-Gamut and S-Gamut3. These color spaces offer a wider range of colors, allowing the cameras to capture more vibrant and accurate hues.
S-Log technology quickly gained popularity among professional cinematographers, especially in the digital cinema and high-end production fields. Many of Sony's digital cinema cameras, such as the Sony FS7, Sony Venice, and Sony FX9, come with built-in support for S-Log2 and S-Log3.
To make the most of S-Log, filmmakers record footage in a compressed format, such as XAVC or X-OCN, to preserve the extended dynamic range. During post-production, specialized software and Look-Up Tables (LUTs) are used to fine-tune the footage and achieve the desired final look.
Sony has continuously improved S-Log based on user feedback and advancements in sensor technology. Today, S-Log has become an essential tool for professional filmmakers, providing them with the power to express their creativity and have full control over their images.
Learn more about Sony S-Log from Sony's site.