LIGHT & LEGACY LUTs

Timeless Film Emulation for Hybrid and Digital Workflows

LIGHT & LEGACY

VIDEO LUTs

Timeless Film Emulation for Hybrid and Digital Workflows

$100 LAUNCH PRICE
$50 SOCIETY MEMBERS

  • Light & Legacy LUTs were designed for creators who love the look of analog film and hybrid film/digital workflows. Light & Legacy is a clean film emulation LUT collection derived from the beloved Lightroom presets, faithfully translated for motion. Inspired by classic film stocks and the scanning characteristics photographers have trusted for decades, these LUTs bring film chemistry into the digital world—delivering vibrant pastel hues, clean bright whites, and accurate skin tones.

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  • All our LUT sets come with free updates and support.
    Make sure to create an account at checkout to ensure you can take advantage.

  • 64-point .CUBE LUTs compatible with most professional video editing software

    Compatible with:

    • Adobe Premiere Pro (CC 2017 and newer)

    • DaVinci Resolve

    • Final Cut Pro X (10.4 and newer)

    • Adobe After Effects

    • LumaFusion

    • Any software that supports .CUBE LUTs

    For best results, apply to Rec.709 footage or use after a log-to-Rec.709 conversion if working with log profiles.

    After purchase, please refer to our
    Installation page for guidance on installing your Archipelago LUTs.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Light & Legacy LUTs are cinematic color grading tools designed for filmmakers who love the timeless look of analog film. Built from the popular Light & Legacy Lightroom presets, these LUTs faithfully emulate the tones, colors, and character of classic film stocks—offering a clean, true-to-life aesthetic for modern digital workflows.

  • Unlike generic film LUTs, Light & Legacy LUTs are carefully crafted to reproduce the depth and tonal balance found in real film scans. Each LUT preserves natural skin tones, bright whites, and delicate pastel hues, delivering consistent and refined results across various camera systems.

  • These LUTs work with most major editing platforms, including Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and more. They’re optimized for log and Rec.709 footage from popular camera systems such as Canon, Sony, Nikon, and Panasonic.

  • Yes. The set includes film-inspired color LUTs and a refined monochrome option, giving you flexibility to achieve cohesive storytelling across different visual moods.

  • For an authentic filmic aesthetic, apply your chosen Light & Legacy LUT to log or flat footage, then adjust exposure and contrast to maintain soft highlights and natural shadows. Adding a subtle film grain overlay and keeping color temperatures warm can help replicate the organic texture of real film.

  • Yes. Light & Legacy LUTs are especially popular among wedding filmmakers and portrait videographers for their accurate skin tones and soft, filmic color palette. They’re perfect for creating natural, timeless visuals that retain emotional warmth.

  • While many LUTs aim for trendy or overly stylized tones, Light & Legacy LUTs are built around the color science of genuine film stocks. They deliver a balanced, filmic depth with subtle contrast and rich color separation—ideal for creators who want an authentic film-inspired grade.