From the Colorist of Dune, The Batman, and Life of Pi: Transform Your Blackmagic RAW into Cinematic Gold.

Step beyond generic looks and into the realm of true cinematic color grading. Filmmakers Academy, in collaboration with renowned senior colorist Dave Cole, is proud to present a meticulously crafted LUT pack designed to unlock the full potential of your Blackmagic camera system. This isn’t just another collection of presets. This is a gateway to the nuanced, sophisticated color palettes that define Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters.

Dave Cole, the visionary colorist behind iconic films like Dune, The Batman, and Life of Pi, has poured his decades of experience into these LUTs. He’s painstakingly engineered them to work seamlessly with Blackmagic Design Wide Gamut Gen 5 Film (exposed for 800 ISO), outputting to the industry-standard BT.1886 (Rec.709 with 2.4 gamma). 

This means you get a perfect, professional-grade starting point for your color grade, every time. These are precision instruments, meticulously crafted by a true artist. You’re getting two distinct pathways:

The “Pure Vision” LUT (fa_bmdwggen5film_to_bt1886_v02.cube): 

This is your blank canvas, reimagined. It’s a clean, idealized transformation of your Blackmagic footage, providing the perfect foundation for your unique creative grade. No pre-baked looks, just pure, unadulterated cinematic potential, ready for you to sculpt.

The “Hollywood Legacy” LUT (fa_sonymatch_bmdwggen5film_to_bt1886_v02.cube): 

Inspired and derived from Shane Hurlbut, ASC’s color science that built a custom Sony LUT, this is your shortcut to a rich, textured, undeniably Hollywood look. It’s meticulously adapted and perfected for your Blackmagic camera, making it the essence of cinematic style, distilled into a single click.

This is your chance to bypass years of trial and error and tap directly into the color science that defines modern cinema. Don’t just grade your footage. Craft it. Transform it. Make it unforgettable.

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LUT 1: “Strong Film”

Bring the essence of celluloid to your digital cinematography.

The “Strong Film” LUT delivers a timeless filmic quality. Hurlbut meticulously crafted this LUT to emulate the golden age of analog. Shane has reimagined the essence of film by…

• Skin Tones: Shifting tones from red to yellow for that classic, natural warmth found in celluloid.
• Sky Tones: Transforming blues to cyan, evoking the nuanced color palette of analog film stocks.
• Heavy Contrast Ratio: Designed to protect and optimize your image detail by enforcing proper exposure. This high-contrast design encourages precise lighting and exposure, ensuring your visuals always carry the hallmark of excellence.

Whether you’re shooting narrative dramas, commercials, or music videos, the “Strong Film” LUT gives you the tools to create images that feel cinematic, evocative, and expertly polished.

LUT 2: “Day4Night”

Unlock the power of seamless day-to-night conversion.

The “Day4Night” LUT is Shane Hurlbut’s modern take on a traditional Day-for-Night solution. It offers unmatched flexibility for shooting night scenes in daylight. Designed with precision, this LUT achieves the perfect balance between realism and artistic intent by…

• Deepening Blacks: Creates the inky shadows characteristic of night cinematography.
• Opening the Mids: Enhances midtones for texture and dimension, avoiding the flatness typical of many day-for-night conversions.
• Suppressing Highlights: Maintains balance by controlling highlights, ensuring your shot feels cohesive and natural.

Ideal for filmmakers who need the flexibility to create stunning night exteriors without the logistical challenges of nighttime shoots. This LUT brings cinematic nighttime magic to your production, no matter the time of day.

Why Choose the Sony Cine LUT Pack?

• Crafted by a Master: These LUTs come straight from Shane Hurlbut, ASC, one of Hollywood’s most celebrated cinematographers.
• Battle-Tested on Blockbusters: These LUTs are proven on top-tier productions like Netflix’s “The Perfect Couple”.
• Optimized for Sony’s Best: Tailored specifically for the Sony Cine Venice 2 and Cine Burano, these LUTs are calibrated to extract the maximum potential from these cutting-edge systems.
• Professional Results at an Unmatched Price: Gain access to the tools used by industry pros at a fraction of the cost.

Take your visuals to the next level with the Sony Cine LUT Pack—your one-stop solution for cinematic excellence.

About Shane Hurlbut, ASC

Shane Hurlbut, ASC, is a creative force in the world of cinematography. With a career spanning over 30 feature films, he has consistently pushed the boundaries of visual storytelling. From the epic landscapes of blockbusters to the intimate moments of character-driven dramas, Shane’s work is characterized by its stunning visuals and emotional depth. His innovative approach to lighting, often blending traditional techniques with DIY solutions, has earned him a reputation as a true visionary.

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