A video LUT or Lookup Table is used to map color and luminance values to create a specific look in video editing and color grading. Common uses are to match footage or create stylized looks.
A video LUT or Lookup Table is a small file that transforms the color and luminance values in video footage. LUTs are commonly used in video post-production workflows to achieve the following:
Video LUTs work by remapping the color and luminance data through mathematical formulas to achieve the intended result. Most professional editing software like Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve etc support loading and applying LUTs to transform video clips and timelines.