What is an LUT (look up table) in the world of CGI and Photography?

It’s that time again, where we look at a industry term you may hear often being thrown around in various CG studios. We’re exploring the term LUT. and here it is… drum roll…. 

An LUT is essentially a Look Up Table, also known as a LUT, is a colour-correction preset. A single click applies the LUT to your footage and changes it to the preferred colour scheme. 

Take a peek at the image, three different LUT’s applied. Literally create a different mood in a matter of seconds!