How to Install LUTS
LUTs are compatible with all major editing software including Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro X, Davinci Resolve, Lumafusion, Sony Vegas, etc. Below are instructions to install in two of the most popular editing programs, Adobe Premiere and Final Cut Pro X.
adobe premiere pro
You can manually install the Finishing LUTs into the Lumetri Effects Panel in Premiere and After Effects by performing the following steps:
Step 1
Navigate to the following location:
Mac
/Users/Library/Application Support/Adobe/Common/
Windows
C:\Users\AppData\Roaming\Adobe\Common\
Mac users: The Library location is hidden by default. To reveal it, simply hold down the option key while you press Go.
Step 2
Create a folder called “LUTs”, then create a folder inside the LUTs folder called “Creative”
Step 3
Copy your Finishing LUTs into the Creative folder, then restart Premiere or After Effects
Step 4
Add a Lumetri effect to your footage, then open the Creative tab of Lumetri. You’ll now be able to see all your Finishing LUTs in the Looks dropdown.
Final Cut Pro X
You can install Finishing LUTs into Final Cut Pro X by performing the following steps:
Step 1
Open the Effects Browser, search for LUT, and drag the Custom LUT effect to your footage
Step 2
In the Custom LUT controls, select the LUT dropdown and choose “Reveal in Finder”
Step 3
Drag your Finishing LUTs to this folder. You’ll now be able to see all your Finishing LUTs in the LUT dropdown.