The BEST Luts I’ve Ever Used | Phantom Luts Review & Sample Footage!

The Best LUTs I've Ever Used

In this video, the speaker talks about the Phantom LUTs and why they are his LUT of choice for post-production. He shares how he stumbled upon them and how they have saved him hours in post-production.

The Creation of Phantom LUTs

• The speaker initially made the Phantom LUTs to solve his own problem of working with noisy colors on older generation Sony cameras.

• He started emulating the Arri Alexa after realizing that filmic looks were too heavy-handed for some projects.

• He bought an Arri Amira camera to get serious about emulating the Arri color science and spent a lot of time shooting test footage and building the LUT.

Why Use Phantom LUTs?

• The speaker believes that using Phantom LUTs will make your life easier in post-production.

• They are versatile and can be used on many different types of projects.

• They produce consistent results across different cameras and lighting conditions.

• They save time in post-production by providing a good starting point for color grading.

Conclusion

• The speaker highly recommends trying out the Phantom LUTs if you haven't already.

• Using these LUTS can help you achieve professional-looking results without spending a lot of time on color grading.

Creating LUTs for Sony Cameras

In this section, the speaker talks about his experience with creating LUTs for Sony cameras and how he became an end user of his own products.

Using His Own Gear

• The speaker buys most of the cameras he uses and creates LUTs for them.

• He is always using his own gear and stress testing it to ensure quality.

• He is open to feedback because he is the end user.

Developing a New Light

• The speaker announces that he will release a new light for the Ari pack.

• He loves making beautiful things and wants to share them with others.

Frustration with Sony's S-log Footage

• The speaker was frustrated with Sony's S-log footage, which felt half-baked.

• His philosophy was to create a convenient fix for color grading issues in Sony footage.

Making LUT Packs Popular

In this section, the speaker talks about how his LUT packs became popular among Sony users during the "Dark Ages" of Sony cameras.

Reputation Among Sony Users

• Many people were leaving other camera brands and switching to Sony during the "New Age."

• The speaker's LUT packs became popular among these users.

Introduction to LUTs

In this section, the speaker talks about his experience with LUTs and how they have become an integral part of his post-production workflow.

Experience with Film Emulation LUTs

• The speaker uses film emulation LUTs more than any other type.

• He switched to Panasonic at the perfect time because he was able to use Canon Phantom LUTs and Red Komodo LUTs.

• Switching to Panasonic allowed him to use V-log LUTs.

Benefits of Using Specific Camera LUTs

In this section, the speaker discusses the benefits of using specific camera LUTs and how they give him flexibility in using different cameras.

Flexibility in Using Different Cameras

• Having a specific LUT for each camera gives him flexibility in using different cameras.

• He doesn't feel like he needs to stick with one brand or another because he has a specific LUT for each camera.

Review of Joe's Luts

In this section, the speaker reviews Joe's Luts and shares his opinion on their effectiveness.

Effectiveness of Joe's Luts

• The speaker finds that Joe's Luts look incredible and give his footage a certain curve that he wasn't able to achieve before.

• They are easy to use and require minimal work.

• They are not a one-and-done solution but still save him hours of time in post-production.

Conclusion

In this section, the speaker concludes by discussing how important Joe's Luts have become in his post-production workflow.

Importance of Joe's Luts

• The speaker admits that he was embarrassed to say how important Joe's luts have become in his post-production workflow.

• They have become such a crucial part of his workflow that he was disappointed when he thought he wouldn't be able to use them anymore.

• He is grateful for Joe's Luts and the flexibility they give him in using different cameras.

Overview of Phantom LUTs

In this video, the speaker talks about his experience with using Phantom LUTs for color grading in video production. He discusses the different looks available with the LUTs and how they save him time in editing and matching cameras.

Different Looks Available

• The speaker mentions that there are different looks available with the Phantom LUTs, including tungsten, Jamaica (a warm film-like look), Utopia (a slight orange and teal look), ice blue, and film emulations.

• The speaker expresses excitement about the film emulation LUTs and how he has used them on every YouTube video he has made recently.

• The speaker notes that while he has the skills to create a beautiful image himself, using these LUTs saves him time by giving him a good starting point for color grading.

Time-Saving Benefits

• The speaker emphasizes that these LUTs save him a lot of time in editing, which is one of his least favorite parts of video production.

• Matching cameras is also much easier with these LUTS. Each camera reads white balance differently, but slapping on a LUT makes it much quicker to match them.

• This feature gives the speaker more freedom to choose different camera systems without worrying about matching them later.

Final Thoughts

• The speaker encourages viewers to try out Phantom LUTS if they are interested. He notes that there is currently a 15% off coupon available on their website.

• Finally, he asks viewers to comment below if they have had any bad experiences with Phantom LUTS or if they have found them helpful.