KHARMA LUTS
The Kharma 35mm print film LUTs are creative Look LUTs based on accurate film emulations generated with true film spectral and colorimetry data from specific film stocks. Trusted by professional colorists, and used on numerous studio productions.
REAL PRINT FILM EMULATIONS
The 9 Kharma LUTs are generated with true film spectral and colorimetry data from specific film stocks and emulates Kodak Vision3 5203, Kodachrome 5268, Fuji Eterna, Ektachrome 7294, Fuji Eterna SR12, Kodak Vision3 2383, Eastman EXT Color Print Film 2386 and Fuji 3510. Created in close interaction with the industry and renowned image scientists.
At our studio in Melbourne we use Kharma both as Show LUTs for our DOPs and in our grading suites. They are the closest we have found to make digital shot footage look like real film.
FILM RESPONSE
The Kharma LUTs transform digital pixels into a chemical response, with a deep contrast and
sophicsticated film color tones.
I no longer struggle fighting thin contrast and digital colors.
I do all my color corrections on nodes prior to the LUT, ensuring the output stays within film-allowed colors and responds like a true film stock.
READY FOR THE FILM SET
All Kharma LUTs are not restricted to post-production use—they are engineered to function as Show LUTs on set. Each LUT is exposure-matched to its target camera color space, enabling reliable on-set monitoring without altering the recorded exposure or compressing dynamic range.
While the middle gray values are aligned, the middle gray colors are intentionally not neutral to preserve the nature of how film impact the color values.
These Powergrades gives me valuable insight into how professional colorists set up their node trees, and that makes them more useful for me than the others on the market. There are tons of things to discover in there that I can use to improve my color grading work.
I also love how the built in print emulations contributes to instantly making my work so much more filmic.
INCLUDED FILM STOCKS
Kodak Vision3 5203
The 5203 stock is a part of the Kodak Vision3 family. Said to be Kodak’s “magic stock”, known for extreme color separation that draws the viewer into the story. The data used in this emulation has an unknown origin but has been available at multiple high-end facilities for decades and is used as the film print emulation base on numerous large productions.
Kodak Vision3 2383
This is the emulation many colorists associate with the “Kodak look”, known for its rich contrast and cinematic colors. The Kharma version is created by legendary color scientist Mitch Bogdanowicz, used on countless feature films, and can only be bought on this site. As a bonus, we have added the original Cineon to P3/XYZ and soft clip versions. The Kharma collection also includes a version of 2383 based on a true data set generated by the image science company Light Illusion.
Fuji Eterna
Fuji Eterna is a colorful film stock with bold contrast and soft highlights that blend painterly into the midtones, with natural skin tones. Countless legendary movies are shot with this stock.
Fuji Eterna SR12
Fujifilm Eterna SR12 is an old low-saturated emulation with extreme pop and super soft highlights. It is still very popular for its distinct characteristics.
Eastman EXR Color Print Film 2386
This Eastman stock is known to have an “endless depth-of-field” and is very popular among both feature film and commercial cinematographers. It is also said to be the preferred choice for shooting food and products because of its vivid and beautiful tones.
Fuji 3510
Fuji 3510 is a colorful film stock with textured shadows, soft highlights, and natural skin tones. Some compare 3510 with the popular Fujifilm 400H stock that is used by many top still photographers.
Kodachrome 5268
Kodachrome is an old stock with soft and subtle yet distinct colors. Kodak produced several versions of the stock, and it was very popular especially on European and indie films. This version is developed at Warner Bros and used on numerous high-end productions.
Ektachrome 7294
Ektachrome is the “creative film stock” with very soft and distinct colors that has challenged filmmakers to create unique images since its origin. This version is developed at Warner Bros and used on numerous high-end productions.
4K 35mm fine print grain
Scanned grain for optional overlay
TECHNICAL
Normally, true film print emulations require cineon transforms, gamut compressions, matrixes and various adjustments to be used properly for grading. This is all baked into the Kharma LUTs.
MIDDLE GRAY ACCURACY
The middle gray is aligned to the camera’s color space to preserve correct exposure and full dynamic range - both on set and in the color suite.
COLOR SPACES
The LUTs are designed for rec709 out and s available in .CUBE-format for ARRI cameras (Log C3) and RED cameras (RedWideGamutRGB, RED Log3G10). Can be transformed with a CST.
NO BREAKAGE
Every technical component of the LUTs are shaped by color scientists to ensure the image does not quantize, clip or clamp. You can always rely on the Kharma LUTs.
INGREDIENTS
The LUTs include baked-in print matrices, film gamut compression, and Cineon transforms to ensure accurate film-style color reproduction from capture through final viewing.