LuttieBlog
Guides on color grading, LUT workflows, and getting cinematic results.
- ResourceJun 9, 2026
Adjust Your Color Grade by Talking to It
Grade Chat lets you refine a color grade conversationally — type what you want to change and the AI adjusts the live settings incrementally. No more hunting sliders.
- GuideJun 9, 2026
What Is a .3dl LUT File and When Should You Use One?
The .3dl format is a 3D LUT standard used by Autodesk Flame, Avid, and high-end grading systems. Here's what makes it different from .cube and when each format matters.
- GuideJun 9, 2026
What Is AI Color Grading?
AI color grading uses machine learning to generate, match, or adjust color grades. Here's how it actually works, what it can and can't do, and where it fits in a real workflow.
- ResourceMay 29, 2026
Dehancer Alternative — Film Simulation Online
Dehancer starts at $79/year and needs a plugin host. Luttie does film grain, halation, bloom, and LUT export in the browser — no plugins or host app needed.
- ComparisonMay 29, 2026
Film Simulation Online — Grain, Halation & Bloom
Complete film simulation — grain, halation, and bloom — runs directly in your browser. No plugins, no DaVinci Resolve, no After Effects.
- ResourceMay 29, 2026
How to Add Film Grain to Video Online (No Plugins Needed)
Adding film grain to video used to mean Premiere plugins or a Resolve node. Now you can do it in your browser with grain that behaves like real film.
- ResourceMay 29, 2026
How to Color Correct HEIC Photos Online (iPhone & iOS Images)
Open and color grade HEIC and HEIF images from iPhone directly in your browser. No Lightroom, no conversion tools, no install needed.
- GuideMay 29, 2026
How to Get a Film Look Without Lightroom (Free in Browser)
No Lightroom or VSCO needed for a cinematic film look. Here's how to do grain, halation, bloom, and LUT export entirely in your browser — for free.
- GuideMay 29, 2026
What Is Halation in Film — And How to Replicate It Digitally
Halation is the warm glow that bleeds from bright areas in film. Here's what causes it, why it looks red-orange, and how to add it to digital footage.
- ResourceMay 27, 2026
AI Color Grading Is Here — And It Exports a .cube LUT
Describe a cinematic look in plain text and get three ready-to-export .cube LUTs in seconds. Here's how Luttie's AI Grade works and why it matters.
- ResourceMay 20, 2026
Best Lightroom Alternative for Video Editors in 2026
Lightroom is built for photographers. If you're editing video, there are faster, cheaper alternatives — including one that runs entirely in your browser.
- ResourceMay 20, 2026
Canon C-Log3 Grading Workflow — From Flat to Cinematic
C-Log3 is Canon's widest dynamic range profile. The complete grading workflow — technical correction, creative grade, and LUT export for Resolve and Premiere.
- ComparisonMay 20, 2026
How to Match a Color Grade from a Reference Photo
The fastest way to get a cinematic look is to match one you already like. Here's how color matching works and how to do it in under a minute.
- ResourceMay 20, 2026
Do You Need DaVinci Resolve to Export a LUT?
No. DaVinci Resolve is one way to export a .cube LUT, but it's not the only way. Here's a faster option for creators who don't need the full Resolve workflow.
- ResourceMay 20, 2026
Free DaVinci Resolve Alternative for Color Grading
DaVinci Resolve is powerful but heavy. If you need to color grade and export a LUT without the full Resolve workflow, here are the real alternatives.
- ResourceMay 20, 2026
How to Color Grade DJI D-Log M Footage Online
D-Log M looks flat and washed out straight out of the camera. Here's how to correct it and build a cinematic grade — no DaVinci Resolve needed.
- ResourceMay 20, 2026
How to Color Grade Drone Footage in the Browser
You don't need DaVinci Resolve to color grade drone footage. Complete workflow for grading D-Log M and D-Log in the browser and exporting a LUT for your NLE.
- ResourceMay 20, 2026
How to Color Grade iPhone ProRes Log Footage
iPhone 15 Pro and 16 Pro shoot ProRes Log — a true log format with real dynamic range headroom. Here's how to correct and grade it without a Mac-only workflow.
- ComparisonMay 20, 2026
How to Color Grade Nikon N-Log Footage
N-Log is Nikon's flattest, most latitude-rich gamma profile. Here's how to grade it correctly — from the technical base transform to your creative look.
- ResourceMay 20, 2026
How to Color Grade Sony S-Log3 Footage
S-Log3 gives up to 15 stops of dynamic range but looks flat out of camera. Here's the full grading workflow — technical correction and creative grade.
- ResourceMay 20, 2026
How to Color Grade a Video Frame in Your Browser
You don't need Premiere or Resolve to color grade video footage. How to extract a frame, grade it, and export the look as a LUT — all in the browser.
- ResourceMay 20, 2026
How to Export a LUT from Your Color Grade
Built a color grade you want to reuse? Export it as a .cube LUT file and apply it to any footage in DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro, Final Cut, or CapCut.
- ResourceMay 20, 2026
How to Export a LUT Pack at Multiple Intensities
Most editors want the same LUT at 50%, 75%, and 100% strength. Here's how to export all three in one click — no Resolve, no plugins.
- ResourceMay 20, 2026
Can You Export a LUT from CapCut? (And What to Use Instead)
CapCut applies LUTs but doesn't let you export them. If you want to create your own .cube LUT file and use it in CapCut, here's the actual workflow.
- ResourceMay 20, 2026
Luttie vs Lightroom — Which One is Right for You?
Lightroom is great for photographers. But if you're editing video, want LUT export, or don't want to pay Adobe every month, Luttie is worth a look.
- ComparisonMay 20, 2026
Online Color Grading Tools Compared — 2026
A practical comparison of the best browser-based color grading tools in 2026. What each one does, what it costs, and when to use it.
- ResourceMay 12, 2026
How to Color Match Photos Online (No Lightroom Needed)
Match the color grade of any reference photo in seconds. Upload a still, hit match, adjust strength — Luttie handles the rest.
- ResourceMay 12, 2026
How to Create Your Own LUT File (and Export It as .cube)
Build a custom color grade in your browser and export it as a .cube LUT file you can use in Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, and more.
- ResourceMay 12, 2026
How to Edit Canon CR2 and CR3 RAW Files Online
Open and grade Canon RAW files from EOS R, EOS 5D, 6D, and Rebel series cameras directly in your browser. No software install needed.
- ResourceMay 12, 2026
How to Edit DJI DNG RAW Files Online
Grade DJI drone RAW files in your browser. Works with DNG files from Mavic, Air, Mini, and Inspire series. No Lightroom or DJI software needed.
- ResourceMay 12, 2026
How to Edit Nikon NEF RAW Files Online (No Capture NX Needed)
Open and grade Nikon NEF files from Z series and DSLR cameras directly in your browser. Full grading tools, no software required.
- ResourceMay 12, 2026
How to Edit Sony ARW Files Online (No Lightroom, No Install)
Open and grade Sony ARW RAW files directly in your browser. Works with A7, A9, A1, ZV, and FX series cameras. No software required.
- GuideMay 12, 2026
How to Match a Cinematic Color Grade from a Movie Still
Use color matching to pull the palette of any film, photo, or reference image onto your own footage. No manual color theory required.
- GuideMay 12, 2026
What Is White Balance in RAW Photography (and Why It Matters)
White balance affects every color in your photo. Here's how it works, why RAW files give you real control over it, and how to fix it in post.
- ResourceMay 9, 2026
How to Edit RAW Files in Your Browser (No Software Needed)
Open and edit CR2, ARW, NEF, DNG, and RAF files directly in your browser with Luttie. No Lightroom, no downloads — just upload and grade.
- GuideMay 9, 2026
RAW File Formats Explained: CR2, ARW, NEF, DNG and More
What's the difference between CR2, ARW, NEF, and DNG? This guide breaks down every major RAW format, which cameras use them, and how to work with them.
- GuideApr 25, 2026
How to Use LUTs in CapCut (Mobile & Desktop)
Learn how to import and apply .cube LUT files in CapCut on iPhone, Android, and desktop — and how to create custom LUTs for your social content.
- GuideApr 25, 2026
How to Use LUTs in DaVinci Resolve (Step-by-Step)
A complete guide to importing, applying, and managing LUT files in DaVinci Resolve — from the Color page to the Edit timeline.
- GuideApr 25, 2026
How to Use LUTs in Final Cut Pro (Step-by-Step)
A complete guide to importing and applying .cube LUT files in Final Cut Pro using the Custom LUT effect — including log footage, adjustment layers, and export.
- GuideApr 25, 2026
How to Use LUTs in Adobe Premiere Pro (Complete Guide)
How to import and apply .cube LUT files in Premiere Pro using Lumetri Color — adjustment layers, log footage, and building a reusable LUT library.
- GuideApr 25, 2026
What Is a LUT File? A Beginner's Guide to Color Grading
LUT files are a cheat code to cinematic color grades. Here's exactly what they are, how they work, and how to start using them today.