Fast Color Grading With LUTs Using FFmpeg

Generated on June 26, 2026 at 05:35 UTC

Technology

Shows how to apply LUTs to Log video using ffmpeg's lut3d filter, with a concrete command that loads a .cube file and uses macOS hardware H.265 encoder flags. Explains that Log/D-Log footage preserves sensor dynamic range but looks flat until graded, and presents ffmpeg as a lightweight alternative to launching DaVinci Resolve or Final Cut Pro for quick clips.
Source: Jeff Geerling • Published: June 26, 2026