Four cinematic LUT collections built for hybrid shooters who grade once and move on. Works natively in Premiere, Resolve, and FCPX.
This set was designed for lovers of analog film and hybrid film/digital workflows. Light & Legacy is a clean film emulation LUT collection derived from the beloved Lightroom presets, faithfully translated for motion. Inspired by classic film stocks and the scanning characteristics photographers have trusted for decades, these LUTs bring film chemistry into the digital world—delivering vibrant pastel hues, clean bright whites, and accurate skin tones.
Light & Truth is the culmination of years of development and refinement, resulting in a LUT collection that effortlessly elevates your images to their full potential. These presets have been meticulously crafted to enhance your photos with true-to-life colors, crisp, bright whites, and natural skin tones, all while preserving the authenticity of the captured scene.
Adapted from the beloved Lightroom preset collection, these LUTs bring the earthy tones of Light & Ochre into motion. Inspired by the natural pigments of the painter’s palette, each LUT offers a rich tonal base—from golden sand dunes and red desert rock to distant stormy mountains and lush, verdant fields.
Adapted from the signature Light & Ember Lightroom presets, this LUT set was developed with the emotive storyteller in mind—those who seek to evoke feeling through every frame. It’s for the creators who capture the quiet weight of a moment, where history, mood, and intimacy are as vital as light and color. With rich depth and subtle warmth, Light & Ember delivers cinematic tonality and narrative power in every grade.
Colour Grading
What are LUTs?
Everything you need to know before you hit apply.
The basics
LUT stands for Look-Up Table — a colour tool that instantly remaps the tones, contrast, and hues in your footage. Think of it as a precise, repeatable colour recipe applied in one click.
For photo + video shooters
Shooting both stills and motion? LUTs bridge the gap. Apply the same visual language across your wedding film and your Lightroom edits — consistent mood, no extra effort.
Why Archipelago
Each LUT is adapted directly from an Archipelago Lightroom preset and tested across cameras and conditions — built for nuance and emotion, not just a trendy look.
Frequently Asked Questions
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LUTs (Look-Up Tables) are digital color tools that instantly adjust tone, contrast, and color in your footage. They act like filters for video, giving your edits a consistent, cinematic look. Archipelago LUTs are crafted to enhance depth, warmth, and emotion—helping filmmakers and photographers achieve professional color grading with ease.
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Archipelago LUTs are built by photographers and filmmakers who value natural color and storytelling. Each LUT is adapted from our Lightroom presets and tested across real-world lighting and camera systems, ensuring balanced skin tones, rich contrast, and a refined filmic character. The result: cinematic color that feels authentic and true to your vision.
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Light & Ember – warm cinematic tones with rich contrast.
Light & Legacy – timeless analog-inspired color.
Light & Truth – honest, true-to-life color with subtle contrast.
Light & Ochre – earthy, moody depth with organic warmth.
Use our LUT comparison chart to find the right balance of color strength, contrast, and cinematic feel for your creative style.
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Yes! Archipelago LUTs work seamlessly across popular editing platforms such as Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and Final Cut Pro. They’re fully compatible with footage from Canon, Sony, Nikon, Fujifilm, Panasonic, and most major camera systems.
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If you shoot both photo and video, LUTs allow your visuals to stay cohesive. Archipelago LUTs are created directly from our preset collections, so your color and tone carry beautifully from stills to motion—keeping your storytelling unified across every medium.