Introducing 3D LUTs
3D LUTs can be applied to images on your camera's LCD touchscreen, HDMI and SDI output.
LUTs work by telling your camera what color and luminance output to show for a particular color
and luminance input. For example, a LUT may tell your camera to display a vibrant, saturated
blue when it receives a relatively dull blue input. This can be useful when shooting Blackmagic
RAW footage, or using 'film' dynamic range, both of which have an intentionally undersaturated,
'flat' appearance. By applying a LUT, you can get an idea of what your footage will look like
after it has been graded.
It is easy to create 3D LUTs using DaVinci Resolve or other color correction software, and LUTs
are available online from a variety of sources. Up to 10 17 point or 33 point 3D LUTs up to 1.5
megabytes each can be stored on the camera. Once loaded, you can choose to display a given
LUT on your camera's LCD touchscreen, HDMI and SDI output.
Your Blackmagic Studio Camera supports 33 point 3D LUTs in .cube format created in DaVinci
Resolve and 17 point 3D LUTs converted to Resolve .cube format via LUT conversion programs.
Your camera processes 3D LUTs using high quality tetrahedral interpolation.
TIP
For more information on displaying LUTs, see the 'monitor settings' section in
this manual.
Built-in LUTs
A number of built in LUTs are provided that allow you to preview different looks when shooting
in 'film' dynamic range or Blackmagic RAW.
Each camera provides LUTs that are specific to Gen 5 color science or the camera sensor:
Film to Extended Video
Displays a wider dynamic range than the 'film to video' LUT, and applies a mild contrast
change with a smooth roll off in the highlights.
Film to Rec 2020 Hybrid Log Gamma
Displays a gamma curve that is suitable for HDR screens and compatible with standard
dynamic range screens.
Film to Rec 2020 PQ Gamma
Displays a gamma curve that is based on what we can perceive with our eyes, for efficient
encoding of HDR images.
Film to Video
Similar to the REC 709 color standard for high definition video, and has a high level of
contrast and saturation. You may find this setting useful when using Blackmagic Studio
Camera alongside other broadcast cameras using the REC 709 color space.
LUTs buttons
Button icons along the bottom of the 'LUTS' screen correspond to the following functions:
Load
Media
Manage
Delete
Menu Settings
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