Dramatic Effect Portrait Urban Walk LUT

A cinematic and gritty aesthetic, inspired by city environments, with a strong, dramatic effect suited for portrait shots, emphasizing contrast and saturation. This LUT provides a  specific color grade to enhance video or photo footage, particularly for portrait-oriented content with an urban vibe. . It leverages the AdobeRGB1998 profile for rich color reproduction and likely emphasizes contrast and stylized tones.

Structure: The file contains 32³ (32,768) entries, each representing a color transformation. Each line provides three values (e.g., 0.032685 0.058137 0.051911), corresponding to the output red, green, and blue values for a given input RGB combination. These values range from 0.0 to 1.0, normalized for a 32x32x32 grid.

Color Transformation:

• The LUT adjusts the RGB values non-linearly. For example, early entries (e.g., 0.032685 0.058137 0.051911) show a shift toward cooler tones (higher green relative to red and blue), while later entries (e.g., 0.840543 0.059602 0.000000) introduce strong cyan or teal hues with reduced red and blue, typical of cinematic looks.
• The transition from low to high values shows a gradual increase in green and a sharp drop to zero for blue and red in mid-to-high ranges, suggesting a desaturation or stylized effect in brighter areas.

Contrast and Mood:

• The "Hard" in "Hard Portrait" likely indicates high contrast, with deep shadows and bright highlights. The data shows a steep climb in green values early on, followed by a plateau or drop, which could create a moody, high-contrast look—common in urban cinematography.
• The urban theme might imply a desaturated or teal-orange split-toning effect, popular for modern video styles, though the exact split depends on the full range of data (truncated in your upload).

Portrait Focus:

• Portraits benefit from skin tone preservation and enhancement. The LUT likely boosts mid-range greens and cyans to flatter skin tones while adding a stylized edge, avoiding oversaturation that could distort faces.

Application:

• This LUT is intended for use in After Effects or similar software. You’d apply it via the “Apply Color LUT” effect, loading the file to transform your footage instantly. It’s ideal for videos shot in urban settings or portrait shoots needing a cinematic flair.

How to Use It

• Software: Import the file into Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, or DaVinci Resolve under their color grading panels.
• Footage: Best for footage with good dynamic range (e.g., shot in LOG or RAW) to handle the LUT’s aggressive adjustments without clipping.
• Adjustment: Fine-tune exposure or contrast post-application, as LUTs can sometimes push limits depending on the source material.

Potential Effects

• Visual Style: Expect a gritty, urban aesthetic with enhanced contrast, possibly a teal-and-orange or cyan-heavy grade, and a portrait-friendly skin tone lift.
• Limitations: The truncated data (ending at 0.986999 0.984131 0.984497) means the full 32³ grid isn’t visible, but the pattern suggests a complete transformation is intended. You’d need the full file for precise results.