Short answer: For Blackmagic Pocket Cinema, a .cube LUT is the fastest way from flat, log-style footage to a finished cinematic grade — drop it in after your Rec.709 conversion and the clips get contrast and color in one step. Every GradeColor pack pairs that LUT with Lightroom presets, so stills and footage match.
Blackmagic cameras record BRAW in Blackmagic Film — enormous latitude, and an image that looks completely lifeless until you grade it. That’s by design, but it means the look is entirely your job, and a blank timeline is a slow way to start.
Why presets help
A creative .cube LUT gives you a finished look on top of your own conversion in seconds — useful as a fast client preview, as a look you commit to, or as a reference while you build a node tree from scratch in Resolve.
Every GradeColor pack ships in three formats — desktop .xmp presets for Lightroom & Camera Raw, .cube video LUTs for Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve and Final Cut — so one look stays consistent across your whole feed.
Best GradeColor packs to try
- COLD START — cinematic teal & orange — the classic feature-film pairing
- SANDSTORM — dramatic burnt-orange grade with a strong cinematic pull
- ASPHALT — dark, moody urban look for night interiors and street
How to install
In DaVinci Resolve, set your BRAW clips to Blackmagic Design Film, then add the .cube LUT on a separate node after your conversion to Rec.709 (or use it in the Lookup slot in Premiere Pro or Final Cut). Lower the node’s key output gain to soften the effect.
FAQ
How do I apply the LUT to Blackmagic Pocket Cinema footage?
Load the .cube file into your editor’s Lookup/LUT slot — Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve or Final Cut — after converting the log footage to Rec.709, then apply it to the clips. Lower the intensity if the grade lands stronger than the scene needs.
Will my photos and my video share the same color?
Yes. Each pack ships a matching .cube LUT alongside the presets, so the grade you apply in Lightroom is the same one you drop on the timeline in Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve or Final Cut. One signature across stills and footage.
Is there a free pack to try first?
Yes. The free starter pack has 13 files — five .xmp presets, five mobile .dng profiles and two .cube video LUTs, with no card required — try our color on your own files before buying anything.
Start free
Not sure yet? Grab the free starter pack — presets, mobile DNG and a video LUT, no card needed — and try our color on your own shots. See the full lineup in the catalog.
