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For Nikon Z8 and Z9 users who need to colour match with an ARRI Alexa, want more creative choices for their post workflow, or who are unsatisfied with the standard Nikon 709 LUTs on offer, I have developed a LUT that accurately emulates the ARRI Alexa 709 colour science for N-Log on the Nikon Z8 and Z9.

Along with the emulation LUT, there are 4 creative variation LUTs that come with it packaged as an ARRI LUT 5 Pack.

For the nostalgic among you, I have also developed 6 Film Emulation LUTs that each emulate film stocks from the past.

The 'ARRI Looks’

The 'Film Looks'

*Phantom LUTs are Rec.709 finishing LUTs designed to take your camera’s native Log footage into the Rec.709 colour space, delivering a finished look that emulates the Alexa709 LUT.

‘ARRI Look’ 5 Pack - $49 USD

‘Film Look’ 6 Pack - $49 USD

All 11 In One Bundle (Most Popular) - $79 USD

A lot of Nikon Z8 and Z9 users have reached out asking for a way to more closely match the ARRI Alexa, as well as for a more cinematic starting point than the standard Nikon N-Log conversion. To address this, I decided to develop a LUT that emulates my ARRI Alexa Mini using the same tried-and-tested process I've refined across Sony, Canon, Panasonic, DJI, Blackmagic and RED cameras.

While no camera is perfect, I still consider the Alexa's colour science to be the gold standard for producing natural, accurate and beautiful colour straight out of the box, making it an exceptional foundation to grade from.

Over the course of several days, I shot exposure-matched test footage with my ARRI Alexa Mini and Nikon Z8 side by side. The cameras were tested across a wide range of lighting conditions including direct sunlight, open shade, overcast skies, indoor daylight, mixed lighting and controlled studio environments, all using my trusted X-Rite ColorChecker Classic and X-Rite ColorChecker SG charts.

In total, I captured approximately 80 different scenes. For every setup, I recorded three exposures—two stops under, correct exposure, and two stops over—to build a comprehensive dataset. Using this data, I developed an emulation that closely reproduces the Alexa's colour science, taking into account not only the overall colour response, but also the more subtle characteristics that make the Alexa image so distinctive. These include its non-linear hue responses for rich, complex colours, subtractive colour modelling in relation to luminance and saturation, and its beautifully controlled highlight roll-off and shadow fall-off, all of which contribute to its unmistakably cinematic rendering.

The ‘Film Look’ LUT Pack contains 6 LUTs inspired by real film stocks designed to give your
N-Log Footage the Film Look. The emulations are based on my own research and subjective impressions of the film stocks listed.

The ARRI 5-Pack

Along with the emulation LUT, there are 4 creative variation LUTs that come with it packaged as the ARRI LUT 5 Pack.

The 5 ARRI LUTs Described Below:

    • Developed to emulate the Alexa Rec709 LUT as close as technically possible.

    • Featuring immaculate Alexa-like skin-tone reproduction.

    • Drastically Improved colour accuracy with all primary colours and skin tones for a clean, neutral starting point for grading

    • A slightly warmer golden cast designed to be utilised for subjects bathed in tungsten light. 

    • Ice Blue - Blue, colder cast with punchy, deep blues (looks amazing on subjects with blue eyes).

    • Green and gold cast - distinctive, rich, filmic greens and beautiful golden skin tones.

    • A crowd favourite and the most filmic look of the LUTs, with blood red reds and filmic blues and greens. It’s my personal take on what Utopia would look like.

The FILM 6-Pack

For the nostalgic among you, I have developed 6 Film Emulation LUTs that each emulate film stocks from the past.

The 6 FILM LUTs Described Below:

  • ‘Vision’ - Modelled on Kodak Vision 5274

    • Shot on: The Matrix, Lord of the Rings Trilogy, Gladiator

    • The most colour accurate stock with accurate blues, slightly cool greens, accurate skin tones which slightly skew pink/gold

    • Strong contrast and filmic subtractive colour model in saturation

    • Gentle roll off and rich, smooth fall off in shadows

    • Skews green in shadow areas and when underexposed

    • Classic film character but less stylised than any other stock

  • ‘Eastman’ - Modelled on Kodak Eastman 5247

    • Shot on: Apocalypse Now, Bladerunner, Alien, ET

    • Vintage, dated Kodak look and feel.

    • Saturation strongest in mids and falls off in shadows and highlights.

    • Greens skew warm, blues slightly turquoise, gold/pink skin-tones.

    • Smoother contrast than modern stocks.

  • ‘Eastman RM’ - Variation on Kodak Eastman 5247

    • Classic Eastman Look but modernised (Orange & Teal)

    • Greener in cast than the more magenta original Eastman 5247

    • Modelled on the Re-Graded versions of classic films from 70s & 80s

  • ‘Vision Teal’ - Variation on Kodak Vision 5274

    • Subtle Orange/Teal colour scheme.

    • More stylised version of ‘#1 Vision’. Less realistic - ‘prettier’.

    • Greens are slightly warmer, blues slightly turquoise and skin more golden.

    • Overall lift in saturation and contrast compared to ‘Vision’ but still balanced.

    • Can elevate a dull scene with its look but not overpower a rich scene.

  • ‘Eterna’ - Modelled on Fuji Eterna 8563

    • Shot on: Captain Phillips, Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps, The Butler

    • Overall smoother contrast and rolloff compared to Kodak.

    • Rich but not overpowering colours and saturation characteristics.

    • My go-to for Fashion and Beauty but can work with almost anything.

    • Very flattering skin-tones.

    • Greens are cool and rich, skin is golden, blues skew turquoise and modern, colour accurate yellows compared to Kodak.

  • ‘Bleach’ - Modelled on Fujifilm Super F 8552

    • Shot on: Munich, War of The Worlds, Crash

    • Modelling the Bleach Bypass process for strong contrast and low saturation.

    • Aggressive, gritty look - halfway between black and white and colour film.

    • Great for War Films, Crime, Urban Fashion.

    • Works especially well with heavy film grain.

What’s in the box?

  • 65x High-Resolution editing LUTs

  • 33x Monitoring LUTs (for use monitoring or in-camera)

  • Wide Dynamic Range Pre-LUT

  • Detailed ReadMe PDF with recommended settings

The images below are taken from video projects that were colour graded with Phantom LUTs.

Color Grading with Phantom LUTs


What Exactly Are LUTs?

A LUT (Look-Up Table) is a file containing a predefined set of mathematical instructions to transform colors in an image or video. In filmmaking, LUTs are essential for converting flat, low-contrast log footage into a rich, cinematic image. They are the fastest and most consistent way to achieve a professional color grade, but their quality is determined by the precision of their creation.

  • While most LUTs are simple color presets, Phantom LUTs are professional-grade conversion tools built on a foundation of scientific accuracy. We are trusted by filmmakers worldwide because our process is unmatched:

    • Calibrated Against the ARRI Alexa Gold Standard: We don’t guess; we calibrate. Every Phantom LUT is meticulously developed over months by shooting charts and scenes side-by-side with our in-house ARRI Alexa camera. We profile each camera system (Sony, Canon, etc.) to perfectly emulate the Alexa’s legendary color science, organic skin tones, and cinematic highlight roll-off. This process ensures a true, high-end filmic look, not just a filter.

    • Perfectly Balanced, Natural Skin Tones: As a direct result of our Alexa-based calibration, our primary focus is on producing natural and pleasing skin tones that hold up across various lighting conditions, a common failure point for generic LUTs.

    • Cinematic Tonality & Color: Achieve the smooth highlight roll-off, clean shadows, and rich color separation that define high-end cinema—because our LUTs are born from it.

    • Time-Saving Workflow Efficiency: Drastically speed up your post-production by applying a technically perfect and aesthetically beautiful base grade instantly. Your footage will look better, faster.

  • We develop conversion and creative LUTs for the cameras and log formats used by today's leading filmmakers. This ensures a unified look on multi-camera shoots and a seamless editing experience.

    • Sony LUTs: Expertly crafted for S-Log2, S-Log3.

    • Canon LUTs: Precision-built for C-Log, C-Log2, and C-Log3.

    • Panasonic LUTs: Perfectly tuned for V-Log to achieve that signature look.

    • RED LUTs: Fully compatible with the IPP2 workflow and REDWideGamutRGB/Log3G10.

    • Blackmagic LUTs: Designed for Gen 4 & Gen 5 Film color science.

    • ARRI LUTs: The industry standard for converting Log C footage from Alexa cameras.

    • Apple iPhone LUTs: Unlock the full cinematic potential of Apple Log on the iPhone 15/16/17 Pro.

    • DJI LUTs: Get the best results from your drone footage with our D-Log & D-Log M LUTs.

    • Fujifilm LUTs: Optimized for both F-Log2 and F-Log2c to enhance Fuji's renowned color science.

    Whether you're color grading a feature film, documentary, music video, or YouTube content, Phantom LUTs provide the reliable, high-quality foundation your project deserves.

Collage of cinematic scenes with a natural, filmic look, color graded with Phantom LUTs. Images feature warm, natural skin tones in golden hour and soft indoor lighting to enhance emotional storytelling.
Montage of cinematic video stills showing the warm, filmic color grading of Phantom LUTs on scenes with natural skin tones and a desert landscape.
Collage of diverse cinematic scenes demonstrating the versatile color grading of Phantom LUTs for drama, documentaries, and commercial video projects.