A good wedding film includes not only the right selection of shots and editing, but also brilliant work with color, sound, light, and other elements because every couple wants a masterpiece that will impress them for many years to come.

Today we will talk about color. Color correction and color grading can improve any wedding video. However, if you do not have a sufficient level of training and experience in working with the tools in the color correction panel, you can spend hours choosing the best option in each particular case. Or you can use LUTs.

In this article, we will discuss what LUTs are, how wedding videographers and video editors can work with them, and show you the most popular LUTs for wedding films in 2023.

What are LUTs?

LUT (LookUp Table) is a video color grading tool or a preset for any video footage. However, unlike standard plugins and panels, where it is possible to adjust exposure, saturation, and color separately, this option is not available in LUT files.

Such color presets allow editors to transform wedding videos more easily and spend less time without any loss in image quality.

The main reasons for using LUTs include:

  •  To attain a video’s particular visual feeling 

LUTs can help you set the mood of the film. For example, use bright and warm wedding LUTs to set an atmosphere of happiness and joy. Use dark LUTs to create a more intimate and romantic mood. You can also add vintage touches with correctly chosen LUTs.

  • To create a unique style for all wedding films

You can use the same LUT for all your wedding videos and thus develop your unique style that can differentiate your films from others.

  • Hollywood-style effects

With appropriate LUTs, your video footage can easily mimic your favorite movies, as the cinematic style has been the top choice in recent years. 

LUTs can be used both in non-linear editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut) and coloring software, like DaVinci  Resolve.

Best LUTs For Wedding Films in 2023

When it comes to choosing wedding LUTs, we can boldly say that the best LUT is the one you make yourself. This is how you can achieve that ideal result you are striving for. In Bride&Groom.video, we make LUTs ourselves, from the examples the clients send to us. We can repeat any color correction and grading from the video examples under certain shooting conditions.

If you want to choose from the existing wedding LUTs for Premiere Pro, FCPX, or DaVinci Resolve, we bring to your attention three amazing LUT collections for the most beautiful, stylish, and trendy wedding videos in 2023.

White In Revery – Timbre

This collection consists of four beautiful wedding video presets that will help highlight the alluring colors of nature and human skin. These gentle, warm shades are ideal for footage taken in the forest, where there is a lot of greenery, or near the sea, where white and blue colors predominate, and are also an excellent choice for urban scenes.

Timbre 01

Timbre 01 – is a soft, neutral LUT with low saturated colors that make the skin tone as beautiful as possible. A lower contrast will also make the image softer and more romantic.

Original footage without using a LUT Footage after applying LUT Timbre 01
The Timbre 01 LUT focuses on balancing out the brightness of the skin tone | Ungraded (left) vs. the Color-corrected version (right).

Timbre 02

This  LUT has increased contrast, and it mutes green tints, making it perfect for footage taken on a bright, sunny day.

Original footage without using a LUT Footage after applying LUT Timbre 02
Timbre 02 takes the first 01 LUT and tweaks the contrast levels | Ungraded (left) vs. the Color-corrected version (right).

Timbre 03

This is the best LUT for making objects stand out amid other objects in the background. It just strikes a great balance. The contrast is between 01 and 02.

Original footage without using a LUT Footage after applying LUT Timbre 03
This collection has more pink in the skin tone instead of yellow like the other ones | Ungraded (left) vs. the Color-corrected version (right).

Timbre 04

Timbre 04 – is the brightest LUT in the entire collection. It will emphasize the deep color and make them even more saturated.

Original footage without using a LUT Footage after applying the LUT Timbre 04
The greens are darker and closer to blue at times with more saturation | Ungraded (left) vs. the Color-corrected version (right).

Timbre 05

This LUT is perfect for working with greens. So if your footage contains shots in the greens of the forest or in sage-tinted landscapes, it will emphasize all the verdant shades and make them incredibly colorful and juicy.

Original footage without using a LUT Footage after applying the LUT Timbre 05
This collection has more yellow overall to the image | Ungraded (left) vs. the Color-corrected version (right).

White In Revery – Adagio

This wedding LUT pack consists of five bright LUTs, creating wedding video footage that is vibrant, colorful, and full of life.

Adagio 01

Adagio 01 will accentuate the green hues and make all greenery shots incredibly juicy.

Footage before applying a LUT Footage after applying the LUT Adagio 01
his LUT has a slight pink highlight saturation which makes everything seem elegant and graceful | Ungraded (left) vs. the Color-corrected version (right).

Adagio 02

Adagio 02 will add warmth and brightness to orange and red colors.

Footage before applying a LUT Footage after applying the LUT Adagio 02
This one is the warmest in nature with skin tones leaning slightly to yellow | Ungraded (left) vs. the Color-corrected version (right).

Adagio 03

Adagio 03 will save the day if the lighting is not good enough or there is little light, making the footage spirited, warm, and rich.

Footage before applying a LUT Footage after applying the LUT Adagio 03
Adagio 03 produces strong blues while shifting the shadows of the greens more towards a cooler palette | Ungraded (left) vs. the Color-corrected version (right).

Adagio 04

Adagio 04 is designed to enhance pastel colors such as white, blush, blue, and yellow.

Footage before applying a LUT Footage after applying the LUT Adagio 04
This LUT carefully balances pastel colors without saturating too much of the greens and blues | Ungraded (left) vs. the Color-corrected version (right).

Adagio 05

Adagio 05 will plunge you into the atmosphere of a modern B&W look.

Footage before applying a LUT Footage after applying the LUT Adagio 05
The contrast and softness in the blacks feels nostalgic while preserving highlights and detail | Ungraded (left) vs. the Color-corrected version (right).

White in Revery – Dolce Collection

In this collection, you will find six universal LUTs that can be used at any time and with any footage. This realistic palette will preserve all natural colors, making the picture look more vivid and beautiful, with a cinematic effect.

Dolce 01

Dolce 01 – is a versatile, warm LUT that works perfectly in bright light, and when you need to combine cold and warm tones.

Footage before applying a LUT Footage after applying the LUT Dolce 01
LUT with warm skin tones, desaturated colors, brighter highlights, even shadows | Ungraded (left) vs. the Color-corrected version (right).

Dolce 02

Dolce 02 – is the warmest LUT in the collection. It will add a cinematic touch while leaving the colors looking very realistic.

Footage before applying a LUT Footage after applying the LUT Dolce 02
Warm, saturated colors for true-to-life look with intact skin tones and cinematic preservation of nature’s hues | Ungraded (left) vs. the Color-corrected version (right).

Dolce 03

Dolce 03 – is a warm LUT that will boost the image’s saturation and brightness.

Footage before applying a LUT Footage after applying the LUT Dolce 03
Warm, saturated colors with bold reds, natural skin tones, green gradient, and a cinematic touch | Ungraded (left) vs. the Color-corrected version (right).

Dolce 04

Dolce 04 – is a  sophisticated LUT that will perfectly illuminate the skin tone, even on the sunniest day.

Footage before applying a LUT Footage after applying the LUT Dolce 04
This look is designed to work well in full-sun and brightens and warms up skin tones to have a creamy tone | Ungraded (left) vs. the Color-corrected version (right).

Dolce 05

Dolce 05 – is a low-exposure B&W LUT, ideal for conveying an old black-and-white film ambiance.

Footage before applying a LUT Footage after applying the LUT Dolce 05
This B&W grade is created to emphasize a more classic tone | Ungraded (left) vs. the Color-corrected version (right).

Dolce 06

Dolce 06 is another B&W LUT, but with an emphasis on highlighting white tones.

Footage before applying a LUT Footage after applying the LUT Dolce 06
This LUT is suited to offer a grade that is modern, clean, and to remove distracts from highlights | Ungraded (left) vs. the Color-corrected version (right).

Conclusion

Using LUTs to color grade wedding films is very popular right now. But you should always remember that LUT is not a panacea, and after its application, additional processing may sometimes be needed. However, if you pick up a few LUT files that suit you, then the color correction and grading process will become much easier. And we can always create unique and exclusive wedding LUTs for the most aesthetic and fancy films. To get in-depth details about LUTs and their use in your videos, check out this video tutorial.

FAQ

What are cinematic LUTs?

Cinematic LUTs can plunge you into the atmosphere of a real Hollywood movie. They focus on the artistry aspect and work perfectly with the saturation of colors and skin tones.

What a LUT makes your video look like an old film?

There are many good LUTs that will create the effect of an old film. Among the most popular ones come from White in Revery – the Dolce Collection pack.

Where should I put my LUT in DaVinci?

To apply a LUT in DaVinci Resolve, go to the “Color” tab. Then, with a right-click on a node, you can go down to “3D LUT” and choose a LUT you want to use.

How to add LUTs to Premiere?

To add LUTs to Premiere Pro, open the Basic Correction tab in the Lumetri panel. Then, under Basic Correction, select the Input LUT dropdown menu. Click Browse” and choose any LUT from the free collections, or add the one you want to use.

How to add LUTs to Final Cut Pro?

To add LUTs to this video editing software, you need to click the Metadata View pop-up menu in the bottom-left corner of the Info inspector and then choose “General,” “Extended,” or “Settings.” Then, click the Camera LUT pop-up menu and choose “Add Custom Camera LUT.” After that, you can choose wedding LUTs for Final Cut for your video.