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Playback LUTsby Tom Baker

Sony S-Log2 LUT

A LUT for Sony footage shot in S-Log2.

The Camera LUTs pack has no separate S-Log2 file. Use the Sony file, Playback - Sony S-Log3.cube. We've tested it on S-Log2 footage and it works.

Find your look with Playback LUTs

A girl with pigtails looking out through a car window, graded
The car window shot as flat, low-contrast log footage before the LUT
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Window light, close up
A family on a country road at dusk, graded
The family on the country road at dusk as flat, low-contrast log footage before the LUT
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Dusk, low light
A man in a cap sitting on an orange ferry bench in low sun, graded
The man on the orange ferry bench as flat, low-contrast log footage before the LUT
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Hard sun, saturated colour
A montage of family footage graded with Playback LUTs, from golden-hour portraits to night scenes

S-Log2 and the Sony file

S-Log2 and S-Log3 are Sony's two log formats, and S-Log2 is the older of the two. Both record a flat, grey-looking picture that keeps more detail in bright skies and dark shadows, which is why the footage looks washed out until you apply a LUT.

If your Sony camera shoots S-Log2, use the Sony file from the Camera LUTs pack: Playback - Sony S-Log3.cube. There's no need to switch your camera to S-Log3.

How to use it

  1. Set your camera to record S-Log2.
  2. Turn on your camera's view assist, if it has one, so the screen shows a normal picture while you record log.
  3. Expose for faces, brighter rather than darker. Underexposed log gets noisy once it's graded.
  4. In your editor, set exposure and white balance first, then apply Playback - Sony S-Log3.

Install it in your editor

Frequently asked questions

Which file do I use for S-Log2 footage?

Use Playback - Sony S-Log3.cube from the Camera LUTs pack. The pack has no separate S-Log2 file, and we've tested the Sony file on S-Log2 footage.

Will it look the same as on S-Log3 footage?

Lighting, exposure and white balance change the look with any footage, so set exposure and white balance first and lower the LUT's intensity if the look is too strong for a shot.

Should I get the Camera LUT or the iPhone LUT?

Choose the Camera LUT for supported footage from your dedicated camera, or the iPhone LUT for iPhone footage shot in Apple Log. Shoot on both? Get the bundle.

What editing software can I use it in?

You'll need an editor that supports .cube LUTs, such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro or DaVinci Resolve. For CapCut, check that your version supports importing custom LUTs.

Will my footage look exactly like yours?

The LUT gives you a starting look, but lighting, exposure and white balance all affect the result. A few small adjustments will help you make it work for your footage.

How do I get my LUTs?

You can download them straight away from the confirmation page. We'll also email you a link, so keep that email handy to find your files again.

Can I get a refund?

Once you've downloaded your files, sales are final. If a file doesn't work for you, get in touch and we'll fix it or refund you.

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