Panasonic VariCam LUT Library is a free collection of 35 3D LUTs for converting V-Log footage for display and creating artistic looks. The library also applies to EVA1 footage recorded in V-Log/V-Gamut. It provides three file formats for different jobs: .VLT files load into VariCam cameras, E-E.CUBE files are for post-production color grading, and E-L.CUBE files are for monitoring with LUT box devices. In a VariCam, LUTs can be applied separately to monitor outputs, the viewfinder, proxy files, or the master recording. For on-set monitoring, the LUTs can also be loaded into third-party LUT boxes. The E-L 33 LUTs provide a scaled legal signal level monitor output. Panasonic generally advises against baking a LUT into a master recording because that limits image adjustments later. It also warns that selecting the wrong LUT format may result in an incorrect image. The product page links to instructions for applying .VLT LUTs. Panasonic PURE records RAW images without grading, though it can apply a LUT to monitor and viewfinder outputs.
Who it is for
The library suits VariCam and EVA1 users working with V-Log/V-Gamut footage, as well as post-production and on-set monitoring workflows. Users should choose the file format that matches their intended use.
What is good
- Includes 35 conversion and artistic-look LUTs.
- Works with matching EVA1 V-Log/V-Gamut footage.
- Provides formats for camera, grading, and monitoring.
- LUTs can be applied to separate camera outputs.
- Free to use.
What to know first
- Using the wrong format may show an incorrect image.
- Baking a LUT into a master recording limits later adjustments.
- VariCam PURE records RAW images without grading.
Verdict
The library offers 35 LUTs in formats for camera use, grading, and monitoring. Panasonic cautions users to match the format to the workflow and generally avoid baking LUTs into master recordings.
Panasonic VariCam LUT Library plans and pricing
All plansCompared on video LUT libraries
- Free plan
- Yes
- LUT count
- 35 LUTs
- LUT file formats
- [".VLT", "E-E.CUBE", "E-L.CUBE"]
- Host software
- ["DaVinci Resolve", "Adobe Premiere Pro", "Final Cut Pro X", "Avid Media Composer", "EDIUS Pro", "Baselight", "Daylight"]
- Log-footage support
- Yes
- Technical LUTs
- Yes
- Camera support
- ["VariCam", "EVA1"]
