INSTALLATION & USAGE GUIDE

How to install and get the best results from your DroneLUTs.

CRUCIAL: PROFILE REQUIREMENTS

These packs are designed for normal/standard colour profiles only. Do NOT apply to unconverted D-Log, D-Log M, D-Cinelike, HLG or other flat/log profiles. Convert to Rec.709 first, then apply. If your drone footage looks washed out when you apply the LUT, it means you shot in a Log format and haven't converted it yet.

WHAT IS A LUT?

A LUT (Look-Up Table) maps input colour values to output values. Technical LUTs convert between profiles, while creative LUTs shape the look of footage. Learn more in our guide to what a LUT is and when to use one.

However, a LUT does not adjust your exposure or white balance. You must ensure your image is properly exposed and white-balanced before applying the LUT for optimal results.

FORMAT GUIDE

SOFTWAREFORMAT TO USE
DaVinci Resolve.cube
Premiere Pro / After Effects.cube
Final Cut Pro.cube
CapCut Desktop.cube
Filmora.cube
LumaFusion (iPhone / iPad).cube
VN Video Editor.cube
Vegas Pro.cube
Affinity Photo.cube
Lightroom CC / Photoshop.xmp
Adobe Camera Raw / Bridge.xmp
Modern Lightroom Classic.xmp
Old Lightroom Classic (pre 7.3).lrtemplate
Lightroom Mobile (free, iPhone / iPad / Android).dng

HOW TO INSTALL IN DAVINCI RESOLVE

  1. Open DaVinci Resolve and go to the Color page (bottom tab).
  2. Click on the LUTs button in the top left to open the LUT browser.
  3. Right-click anywhere inside the LUT browser and select Open File Location.
  4. Copy the .cube files into this folder.
  5. Go back to Resolve, right-click in the LUT browser, and select Refresh.
  6. Drag and drop the LUT onto a node to apply it.

HOW TO INSTALL IN LIGHTROOM CLASSIC

  1. Open Lightroom Classic and go to the Develop module.
  2. On the left panel, find the Presets tab and click the + icon.
  3. Select Import Presets...
  4. Navigate to your downloaded files and select the .xmp files.
  5. Click Import. The presets will now appear in your Presets panel.

HOW TO INSTALL IN LIGHTROOM CC

  1. Open Lightroom CC and click the Edit icon (top right).
  2. Click on the Presets button at the bottom of the Edit panel.
  3. Click the three dots (...) icon at the top of the Presets panel.
  4. Select Import Presets...
  5. Select the .xmp files and click Import.

HOW TO INSTALL IN FINAL CUT PRO

  1. Open the Effects browser in Final Cut Pro.
  2. Select the Color category.
  3. Drag the Custom LUT effect onto your clip.
  4. In the Video Inspector, click the LUT dropdown menu.
  5. Choose Choose Custom LUT...
  6. Select your downloaded .cube files.

HOW TO INSTALL IN CAPCUT DESKTOP

  1. Open CapCut Desktop and select your clip.
  2. In the right-hand panel, go to Adjustment > LUT.
  3. Check the box to enable LUTs.
  4. Click the dropdown menu and select Import...
  5. Select the .cube file you want to use.

HOW TO INSTALL IN FILMORA

  1. Open Filmora and add your clip to the timeline.
  2. Double-click the clip to open the editing panel, then go to Color > Basic.
  3. Find the LUT dropdown at the top of the panel.
  4. Open the dropdown and select Custom LUT to browse your files.
  5. Select the .cube file you want to use. It will be applied instantly and saved in the dropdown for next time.

BEST PRACTICES

Adjust the Strength: LUTs are often very strong at 100%. In most editing software, you can lower the opacity/intensity of the LUT. A setting between 60–75% often yields the most natural, cinematic results while retaining detail.

Fix Exposure First: If your shot is too dark or too bright, the LUT won't look right. Adjust your basic exposure, contrast, and highlights/shadows before the node/layer where you apply the LUT.

Fix White Balance: If your shot is too warm (orange) or too cool (blue), fix the temperature first. LUTs assume a correctly balanced starting point.

TROUBLESHOOTING

My footage looks extremely contrasty and saturated.

You likely shot in a standard profile but applied a LUT meant for Log, OR you shot in Log and applied our standard LUT without converting first. Ensure your footage is in Rec.709 space before applying DroneLUTs.

The colours look muddy or incorrect.

Check your white balance. If your original shot is heavily tinted blue from the sky, a warm LUT will turn muddy. Neutralise your white balance first.

Why do some Lightroom files show a different collection name?

Some included DNG presets retain the names of our original collections, such as Winter, Beach or Sunset. These are the correct files included within the renamed DroneLUTs packs shown on this site.

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