Definition

• A LUT is a preset file that remaps the colors and tones of an image. It's like a filter but with far more precision and customization.
• LUTs can be used to:
  • Change color balance (e.g., from warm to cool tones).
  • Add cinematic looks (e.g., teal-and-orange).
  • Simulate film stocks or creative color styles.

• Types of LUTs:

  • 1D LUTs: Adjust a single dimension of color, like brightness or contrast.
  • 3D LUTs: Manipulate all three color dimensions (RGB), enabling complex color transformations.
• Prompt in MidJourney:
  "Dreamy forest scene, cinematic light beams, soft teal and orange color palette, foggy atmosphere, rich shadows."

LUT Ideas for MidJourney Styles

 

Cinematic LUTs

These LUTs are inspired by the film industry's classic and modern color grading techniques:

1. Teal and Orange

   • Highlights are orange, and shadows are teal, creating contrast and warmth.
   • Prompt Example:
     "Cinematic scene, teal and orange color grade, dramatic lighting, rich shadows."

2. Film Noir

   • High contrast with muted or monochromatic tones, often with deep blacks and soft grays.
   • Prompt Example:
     "Film noir style, monochromatic, dramatic shadows, soft highlights."

3. Blockbuster LUT

   • High saturation and contrast, often used in action films.
   • Prompt Example:
     "High-energy action scene, vivid contrast, vibrant colors."

4. Vintage Hollywood

   • Sepia or warm tones with subtle fading to mimic 1950s cinema.
   • Prompt Example:
     "Classic Hollywood glamour, soft warm tones, vintage color grade."

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Vintage and Retro LUTs

These LUTs replicate old film stocks and vintage aesthetics:

5. Kodachrome

   • Vivid reds and greens with strong contrast and minimal grain.
   • Prompt Example:
     "Kodachrome-inspired color palette, rich reds and greens, high contrast."

6. Ektachrome

   • Cooler tones with vibrant blues and greens, inspired by slide film.
   • Prompt Example:
     "Ektachrome color style, bright blues and greens, natural tones."

7. Faded Film

   • Washed-out colors and soft contrast for a nostalgic vibe.
   • Prompt Example:
     "Faded vintage look, muted colors, soft grain."

8. Cross-Processed

   • Extreme color shifts, such as greenish shadows and magenta highlights.
   • Prompt Example:
     "Cross-processed film aesthetic, surreal color shifts, high contrast."

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Artistic and Creative LUTs

These LUTs enhance surreal, fantasy, or artistic aesthetics:

9. LomoChrome Purple

   • Greens shift to purples, and colors take on a dreamy, surreal quality.
   • Prompt Example:
     "Surreal landscape, LomoChrome Purple aesthetic, dreamlike tones."

10. Color Bleach Bypass

• High contrast, desaturated colors, and metallic tones for a dramatic look.
• Prompt Example:
  "Bleach bypass effect, desaturated tones, intense highlights."

11. Fantasy Glow

• Cool blues and purples with glowing highlights, often used for fantasy or sci-fi.
• Prompt Example:
  "Fantasy forest, glowing blue and purple tones, ethereal lighting."

12. Dreamy Pastels

• Soft, desaturated colors with pastel hues for a whimsical feel.
• Prompt Example:
  "Dreamy pastel aesthetic, soft pinks and blues, whimsical lighting."

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Moody and Atmospheric LUTs

Ideal for creating emotional depth and atmosphere:

13. Muted Earth Tones

• Warm browns, greens, and yellows for a natural, understated look.
• Prompt Example:
  "Moody forest, muted earth tones, soft shadows."

14. Desaturated Blues

• Cool, desaturated blue tones for a somber or melancholic vibe.
• Prompt Example:
  "Rainy urban scene, desaturated blue tones, reflective mood."

15. Cyanotype

• Monochromatic cyan tones for a classic, experimental feel.
• Prompt Example:
  "Cyanotype-inspired aesthetic, monochromatic cyan tones, high contrast."

16. Golden Hour

• Warm, golden tones with soft highlights to mimic sunset lighting.
• Prompt Example:
  "Golden hour scene, warm orange and yellow tones, soft diffused lighting."

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Experimental and Abstract LUTs

Designed for unconventional and avant-garde effects:

17. Infrared Film

• Red-shifted tones with intense greens for a surreal, infrared look.
• Prompt Example:
  "Infrared landscape, surreal red and green tones, glowing highlights."

18. Neon Glow

• High saturation with bright, electric colors like neon signs.
• Prompt Example:
  "Cyberpunk cityscape, neon glow, vivid pinks and blues, high contrast."

19. Gradient Wash

• Gradual color shifts across the image, such as a blue-to-pink gradient.
• Prompt Example:
  "Gradient color wash, dreamy transitions, soft tones."

20. Psychedelic Color

• Extreme, unnatural hues with vibrant saturation and contrast.
• Prompt Example:
  "Psychedelic scene, vibrant shifting colors, surreal aesthetic."

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