Pre-production/look development/show lut design

Our color grading studio offers various services to support filmmakers and cinematographers throughout the creative process. Our services include Look Development and Custom Show LUT Design.

Look Development is a crucial part of the pre-production process, where the visual style and mood of the project are established. At our color grading studio, we work with our clients to develop a unique visual style consistent with their creative vision. We have an in-depth understanding of color science, image processing, and grading techniques. We work collaboratively with the production team, including the director, cinematographer, art department, and costume department, to develop a cohesive visual style that supports the story and enhances the project's overall impact.

Custom Show LUT Design is another service we offer that can significantly improve the creative process. Show LUTs are an integral part of modern color workflows, providing a means to visualize and communicate the intended look of a project. We have extensive experience designing Show LUTs for various projects, from feature films to commercials and music videos. We work closely with our clients to understand their creative vision and develop Show LUTs that accurately reflect their intended look.

Show LUTs can be used in pre-production to aid in visualizing the intended look of a project before filming even begins. For example, a cinematographer can use a Show LUT to preview how different lenses, lighting setups, and color grading techniques will look in the final product. This can help make informed decisions during the shoot, as they understand how the final image will appear.

In addition, Show LUTs are used extensively in post-production color grading to maintain consistent creative intent throughout the grading process. For example, the Show LUT used for the film "Mad Max: Fury Road" was designed to give the movie a desaturated and gritty look, with crushed blacks and desaturated blues and greens. This Show LUT helped the colorist to maintain the intended look throughout the film's post-production, ensuring consistency and coherence in the final product.

By combining Look Development and Custom Show LUT Design services, we can offer our clients a comprehensive solution for achieving their creative vision. We have the expertise to guide clients through the entire process, from pre-production planning to post-production finishing. We work collaboratively with the production team to ensure consistent visual style enhances the story's impact. At our color grading studio, we are committed to providing our clients with the highest quality services tailored to their specific creative and technical needs.