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Can You Use LUTs in Photoshop?

Last updated on September 24, 2022 @ 12:39 am

LUTs, or Look Up Tables, are a quick and easy way to color grade footage in Photoshop. There are a few things to keep in mind when using LUTs, however.

First, LUTs are best used on footage that is already well-exposed and color-corrected. Second, LUTs should be applied to an adjustment layer so that they can be easily removed or tweaked later on.

PRO TIP: Using LUTs in Photoshop can lead to unexpected results and may cause your image to look different than intended. Use with caution.

LUTs can be found online or created in programs like Adobe SpeedGrade. To use a LUT in Photoshop, simply load it into the program and then apply it to an adjustment layer. The effect will be applied to the entire image, so it’s important to make sure that the rest of the image is properly exposed and color-corrected before applying the LUT.

LUTs can be a great way to quickly color grade footage, but it’s important to keep a few things in mind when using them. Make sure the footage is well-exposed and color-corrected before applying the LUT, and apply the LUT to an adjustment layer so that it can be easily removed or tweaked later on.

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