Free Butterfly Effect LUT

Free Butterfly Effect LUT

The "Butterfly" LUT imparts a cinematic, vintage-inspired look with these characteristics:

• Warm Shadows: Shadows gain a reddish tint (e.g., 0.012604 0.000153 0.002899 for near-black), evoking old film stocks or a cozy, nostalgic feel.
• Muted Midtones: Mid-range colors lose green (e.g., 0.451453 0.000000 0.035096), flattening vibrancy for a desaturated, slightly hazy effect—think faded Polaroids or classic cinema.
• Soft Teal-Orange Highlights: Bright areas shift toward a warm orange-red base with subtle teal accents (e.g., 1.000000 0.258701 0.314885), a hallmark of modern cinematic grading that balances warmth and coolness.
• Overall Mood: The effect is moody yet polished, with a retro undertone—perfect for dramatic narratives, period pieces, or artistic shorts aiming for a "film look."

How It Looks in Practice

Applied in top video editing software like Premiere Pro or even DaVinci Resolve , this LUT would:

• Turn neutral footage into a warm, slightly washed-out aesthetic.
• Enhance skin tones with reddish warmth while muting green backgrounds (e.g., forests appear less lush).
• Soften highlights with a teal-orange split, avoiding harsh brightness.

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