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# LUTs

Learn how to apply cinematic color grading with Aperty’s LUTs tool. Use built-in looks or import your own to stylize photos with consistency.

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The **LUTs (Look-Up Tables)** tool in Aperty allows you to apply preset color grading effects to your portrait, transforming the mood and tone of the image with just a few clicks. LUTs adjust color balance, contrast, and saturation, providing a quick way to achieve various artistic styles or cinematic looks.

* **Choose LUT Dropdown Menu**: Select a LUT from the provided options or upload your own.
  * **Add Custom LUT File...**: Upload your own LUT to apply custom color grading to the portrait.
  * **Get More LUTs...**: Access additional downloadable LUTs to expand your options.
  * Predefined LUT options include:
    * **Beijing**: A cool, soft-toned look.
    * **Grace**: A balanced, natural style.
    * **Long Beach**: Warmer, sunlit tones.
    * **Manhattan**: Urban-inspired, high-contrast look.
    * **Maria**: Soft and warm tones.
    * **Red Trace**: Adds subtle red hues.
    * **Sina**: High-contrast, slightly desaturated.
    * **Ushuaia**: Bright and vibrant.
    * **Venus**: A pastel, dream-like effect.
    * **Wooden**: Earthy, warm tones.
* **Amount**: Controls the intensity of the selected LUT. Increasing the slider applies the LUT more heavily while lowering it makes the effect more subtle.
* **Contrast**: Adjusts the contrast within the LUT, increasing or softening the difference between light and dark areas to fit the overall mood.
* **Saturation**: Controls the color intensity applied by the LUT. Raising the saturation makes colors more vivid while lowering it mutes them for a more understated effect.

{% hint style="info" %}
For a balanced portrait, apply the LUT using a moderate Amount to avoid overwhelming the natural tones. Adjust Contrast and Saturation to refine the look, ensuring it complements the subject's skin tones and the overall style of the image.
{% endhint %}


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