We developed our own custom Canon Log and Canon Log 3 Conversion LUTs that have great retention in the highlights, well balanced saturation levels, and an accurate colorimetry response for consistent results. These are technical LUTs designed to give your footage the best accurate starting point before adding any creative LUTs to the mix. These will be your new favorite go-to Conversion LUTs!
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- Skin TonesGet a clean skin tone balance that is not overly magenta that other LUTs sometimes produce.
- HighlightsYou will get pleasing highlight roll-off as well as maximum highlight retention without losing information.
- EnvironmentWhether you are filming in natural light or at a venue where the lights have strong saturation levels, these LUTs will handle it all with ease.
Should I Film in Log?
When filming in a LOG profile, you will notice a very flat looking image. Filming in LOG allows more information to be captured by the camera and can give stunning results when properly graded and adjusted in post. However, it can be difficult to expose properly or nail white balance every time. You want the colors you see when filming to be the colors you see when grading. That is where the Gamut Conversion LUTs come in. If you have a monitor, you can load these Conversion LUTs and view your footage in real-time when filming and know that you are exposing properly and see a properly adjusted image. So grab these LUTs and you will be set when filming and grading.
Canon Camera Settings
When filming in C-Log or C-Log 3, use these settings for optimal results:
(settings may vary by camera)
– Canon Log = ON
– Color Matrix = Neutral
– Color Space = BT.709 (or Cinema Gamut if not an option)
– Gamma = Canon Log or Canon Log 3
– HDR-PQ = OFF
– Highlight Tone Priority = OFF
– Picture Style = OFF
On the Canon R5 or R6, we recommend filming in BT.709 Color Space in C-Log 3 for best results. For the Canon C70, we recommend filming in Cinema Gamut Color Space in C-Log 3 as there is no C-Log on that camera. For the Canon C200, we recommend filming in C-Log 3 which will be in the BT.709 Color Space. For more camera options, please check out this link: Recommended Camera Profile Settings.