The “Looks” in this pack are designed specifically for ARRI ALEXA LogC3. If you’re working with different camera systems, my recommendation is to start your node tree with a Color Space Transform (CST). This will allow you to convert your camera’s log space to ARRI ALEXA LogC3. The “LOOK” DCTL in this pack generates an output that mimics the qualities of negative film emulation, similar to a log film negative scan. Once you’ve applied a “LOOK”, you can further refine it using the “LAB” DCTL, followed by incorporating the “PRINT” DCTL as the final step in your node tree.

You have the freedom to implement further grading at any moment, yet it’s recommended to introduce this step between the ‘LAB’ and ‘PRINT’ DCTLs. Remember, these steps are guidelines rather than strict rules. You are encouraged to explore and adapt them. Experiment to discover what works best for you, with the goal of achieving the most satisfying and visually pleasing results.

LOOK DCTL

The ‘MONOLOOK’ DCTLs in our pack are inspired by the classic film aesthetics of Kodak and Fuji. These tools offer three specific negative film emulations, each carefully designed to capture the unique color qualities of analog film. They’re tailored for filmmakers looking to blend the timeless appeal of film with the clarity of digital sensors, enabling a film-like look in their projects.

In developing this tool, my goal was to come very close to the essence of film without being rigidly bound by it. I focused on reproducing film’s most appealing characteristics, allowing enough flexibility for users to further shape and refine the look throughout the grading process. Currently, the pack includes these three distinct looks, each offering a unique approach to achieving a film-like aesthetic.

LAB DCTL

The “MONOLAB DCTL” allows users to precisely fine-tune the look of their footage, providing detailed control over color grading for a more refined and personalized visual aesthetic.

PRINT DCTL

This DCTL utilizes DaVinci Resolve’s free LUTs, enabling users to split them into Color and Luminosity components. Additionally, the DCTL features a shadow slider for detailed shadow adjustments, along with separate sliders for red, green, and blue shadows, allowing users to precisely modify the shadow region for deep, neutral blacks or softer, ‘milky’ blacks.