5 Easy Steps: How to Add LUTs to the G9ii

Adding LUTS to the G9

The Panasonic G9 is a powerful and versatile camera that offers a wide range of features and capabilities. One of the most exciting features of the G9 is its ability to use LUTS (Look Up Tables). LUTS are a powerful tool that can be used to transform the look and feel of your footage, and they can be used to create a variety of different effects, from subtle color correction to dramatic color grading.

In this article, we’ll show you how to add LUTS to the G9. We’ll also provide some tips on how to use LUTS to create stunning images.

Loading LUTS to the G9

The first step is to load the LUTS onto your G9. LUTS are typically provided in .cube format, and they can be loaded onto the G9 using an SD card. To load a LUT, simply copy the .cube file to the "LUT" folder on your SD card. Once the LUT is loaded, you can access it by going to the "Photo Style" menu in the camera’s settings. Here you will find a list of all the LUTS that are loaded on your SD card. Select the LUT that you want to use, and press the "OK" button.

Understanding LUTs and Their Role in Color Correction

Look-up tables (LUTs) are essential tools in the world of color correction and grading. They allow you to apply consistent color transformations to your footage, making it easier to achieve your desired look. LUTs are essentially a set of instructions that map input color values to output color values. This allows you to adjust the color, contrast, saturation, and other aspects of your footage with precision.

LUTs are often used to create specific color looks, such as cinematic, vintage, or stylized effects. They can also be used to correct for color imbalances or to match the color of footage from different cameras or sources. There are many different types of LUTs available, each with its own unique purpose and effect.

When applying a LUT to your footage, it’s important to understand how it will affect the colors. Some LUTs are subtle and will only make minor adjustments, while others can drastically change the look of your footage. It’s also important to note that LUTs are not a replacement for color grading. They can be a useful starting point, but you may still need to make additional adjustments to achieve your desired look.

Here are some of the benefits of using LUTs:

Benefits
They can save you time by providing a quick and easy way to apply consistent color transformations to your footage. They can help you achieve specific color looks that would be difficult or time-consuming to create manually. They can help you match the color of footage from different cameras or sources. They can be used to correct for color imbalances or to fix other color problems.

Preparing Your Footage for LUT Application

1. Convert Your Footage to LOG Format

LUTs work best with LOG footage, which preserves a wider dynamic range and provides more flexibility for color grading. Convert your footage to a LOG profile before applying a LUT.

2. Apply a Neutral Color Profile

Remove any existing color grading by applying a neutral color profile to your footage. This ensures that the LUT will apply uniformly without interfering with any previous color adjustments.

3. Adjust Exposure and White Balance

Fine-tune the exposure and white balance of your footage before applying a LUT. This ensures that the colors will be accurate and consistent after the LUT is applied.

Tips for Applying a Neutral Color Profile

Software	Steps
Adobe Premiere Pro	Effect > Video Effects > Color Correction > Remove Color Profile > Camera Neutral
DaVinci Resolve	Color Tab > Color Management > Input Color Space > None
Final Cut Pro	Custom LUT > Add > Built-In > Neutral

4. Preview the LUTs

Before applying a LUT, preview it to see how it affects your footage. This allows you to select the LUT that best suits your desired look and make any necessary adjustments.

Locating the “My Collections” Menu

To access the “My Collections” menu, follow these steps:

Press the “Menu” button on your Panasonic Lumix G9ii camera.
Navigate to the “Playback” tab using the arrow keys.
Select the “My Collections” option from the list of playback options.

Understanding the “My Collections” Menu

The “My Collections” menu allows you to create and manage custom collections of images. Each collection can contain up to 100 images, and you can create as many collections as you like.

To create a new collection, select the “New Collection” option from the “My Collections” menu. You will then be prompted to enter a name for the collection. Once you have entered a name, select the “OK” button to create the collection.

To add images to a collection, select the collection you want to add images to from the “My Collections” menu. Then, select the “Add Images” option. You will then be taken to a list of all the images on your camera. Select the images you want to add to the collection and select the “OK” button.

Here is a table summarizing the different options available in the “My Collections” menu:

Option	Description
New Collection	Creates a new custom collection of images.
Add Images	Adds selected images to the current collection.
Delete Collection	Deletes the selected collection and all the images it contains.
Rename Collection	Changes the name of the selected collection.
Copy Collection	Creates a copy of the selected collection.

Importing the LUT into “My Collections”

To import a LUT into “My Collections”, follow these steps:

Navigate to the "LUTs" tab:
- On the home screen, tap the "LUTs" tab located at the bottom of the screen.
Select the "Import" option:
- At the top-right corner of the "LUTs" tab, tap the "Import" button. This will open the "Import LUT" window.
Choose the LUT source:
- In the "Import LUT" window, you can choose the source of the LUT you want to import. Select "My Device" to import a LUT from your device’s storage, or select "Online Resources" to browse and import LUTs from the online marketplace.
Locate and select the LUT file:
- If you chose "My Device," navigate to the folder where the LUT file is located and select it. If you chose "Online Resources," browse the marketplace and select the LUT you wish to import.
Additional Details for Subtopic 4

– **File Formats:** The G9ii supports importing LUTs in the .cube, .png, and .xmp file formats.
– **LUT Folder Structure:** When importing LUTs from your device, create a folder named “LUTs” in your device’s storage. Place the LUT files within this folder to ensure they are easily accessible for importing.
– **LUT Organization:** To keep your LUT collection organized, consider creating subfolders within the “LUTs” folder to categorize different types of LUTs, such as “Color Grading,” “Black and White,” or “Creative Effects.”
– **LUT Previews:** When browsing LUTs in the marketplace, you can tap on a LUT to preview its effect on an example image. This allows you to visually assess the LUT before importing it.
** Tap "Import":**
- Once you have selected the LUT file, tap the "Import" button to add it to your "My Collections" library.
Access the imported LUT:
- After importing, the LUT will be available in your "My Collections" library under the "LUTs" tab. You can now apply it to your photos or videos as needed.

Accessing the LUTs in the Camera

To access the LUTs in the Panasonic Lumix G9, follow these steps:

Turn on the camera and ensure it is in shooting mode.
Press the “Menu” button.
Navigate to the “Image Quality” tab and scroll down to the “LUT” setting.
Press the right arrow to select the “Load LUT” option.
Navigate to the desired LUT file and press the “OK” button to load it.

LUT Settings

Once a LUT is loaded, you can adjust its settings to fine-tune the look of your images. The following settings are available:

Intensity: Adjusts the overall intensity of the LUT effect.
Contrast: Adjusts the contrast of the LUT effect.
Saturation: Adjusts the saturation of the LUT effect.
Hue: Adjusts the hue of the LUT effect.
Luminance: Adjusts the luminance of the LUT effect.

Experiment with these settings to create custom looks for your images. You can also save your custom settings as a new LUT for future use.

Applying a LUT to Your Footage

1. Import Your Footage

Begin by importing your footage into the G9ii. You can transfer it via a USB cable or insert an SD card containing the video files.

2. Access the LUT Menu

Navigate to the “Menu” tab and select the “Effects” option. Under the “Photo Effects” section, choose “LUT (Look Up Table).” This will open the LUT menu.

3. Choose a LUT

Browse through the available LUTs and select the one you want to apply. You can preview the LUT’s effect by hovering over it.

4. Adjust the LUT Intensity

Once you’ve chosen a LUT, you can adjust its intensity using the “Intensity” slider. Lower values produce a more subtle effect, while higher values will create a more pronounced look.

5. Save the LUT

After applying the LUT, don’t forget to save the changes so they are permanently applied to your footage. You can do this by clicking the “Save” button.

6. Advanced LUT Configuration

Option	Description
LUT Renderer	Select the algorithm used to render the LUT. “Low Precision” is faster but may result in color banding, while “High Precision” provides better quality but is slower.
LUT Interpolation	Choose the interpolation method to use when scaling the LUT. “Nearest Neighbor” provides sharp transitions, while “Linear Interpolation” creates smoother gradients.
LUT Input	Specify the input color space of your footage. By default, it is set to “REC. 709” for standard definition video.
LUT Output	Define the output color space for the processed footage. “REC. 709” is suitable for television and web use, while “Rec. 2020” is recommended for HDR content.

Customizing LUT Settings for Optimal Results

Once you’ve downloaded or created a LUT, you can import it into the G9ii and customize its settings to achieve the desired look.

1. Loading a LUT

Insert the SD card containing the LUT into the camera and navigate to the “Customizing” menu. Select “LUT” and choose “Load.” Browse to the LUT file and select it to load it into the camera.

2. Adjusting Intensity

Use the “Intensity” slider to control the strength of the LUT effect. A higher value intensifies the effect, while a lower value reduces it.

3. Color Balance

The “Temperature” and “Tint” sliders adjust the white balance of the LUT. Adjust them to achieve a natural look or to emphasize specific colors.

4. Brightness and Contrast

Use the “Brightness” and “Contrast” sliders to brighten or darken the image and to control the dynamic range. A higher brightness value makes the image brighter, while a lower value makes it darker. A higher contrast value emphasizes shadows and highlights, while a lower value flattens the image.

5. Saturation

The “Saturation” slider adjusts the intensity of colors. A higher value increases saturation, making colors more vibrant, while a lower value decreases saturation, making colors more muted.

6. Sharpness

The “Sharpness” slider enhances or reduces the definition of edges in the image. A higher value sharpens the image, making details more visible, while a lower value softens the image, creating a more ethereal look.

7. Advanced Adjustments

The G9ii also offers advanced LUT customization options:

Option	Description
Gain	Multiplies the intensity of red, green, and blue channels independently.
Offset	Adds or subtracts a constant value from red, green, and blue channels independently.
Gamma	Controls the overall brightness curve of the image.
Pivot	Adjusts the midpoint of the brightness curve.
Slope	Controls the steepness of the brightness curve.

Working with Multiple LUTs and Presets

The G9ii allows for the simultaneous application of up to four LUTs and presets. This feature provides immense flexibility and control over the final look of your footage. To work with multiple LUTs, follow these steps:

1. Load the First LUT

Navigate to the LUT/Preset menu and select the desired LUT from the library.

2. Load Additional LUTs

Repeat step 1 for each additional LUT you wish to apply. The LUTs will be stacked in the order of selection, with the first LUT applied to the original footage, followed by subsequent LUTs.

3. Adjust the LUT Intensity

Once you have loaded your desired LUTs, you can adjust their intensity to fine-tune the effect. Use the dials or touchscreen to control the intensity of each LUT individually.

4. Load Presets

In addition to LUTs, the G9ii also allows for the application of presets. Presets are collections of settings that can include LUTs, color grading adjustments, and other modifications. To load a preset, navigate to the LUT/Preset menu and select the desired preset from the library.

5. Save Custom Presets

You can save your own custom presets to quickly access your preferred settings. To do this, adjust the LUTs and settings as desired and navigate to the Save Preset option in the LUT/Preset menu.

6. Delete LUTs and Presets

To delete LUTs or presets from the G9ii, select the desired item in the LUT/Preset menu and press the DELETE button.

7. Assign LUTs and Presets to Buttons

For quick access to commonly used LUTs and presets, you can assign them to function buttons on the camera. Navigate to the Button Customization menu and assign the desired LUT or preset to a button of your choice.

8. Advanced LUT Management

The G9ii offers advanced LUT management options that provide further control and flexibility. These options include the ability to invert LUTs, adjust LUT gamma, and apply LUTs to specific color channels. To access these advanced options, navigate to the LUT/Preset menu and select the “Expert Settings” tab.

Option	Function
Invert LUT	Reverses the color values of the LUT.
Adjust LUT Gamma	Adjusts the overall contrast and brightness of the LUT.
Apply LUT to Specific Color Channels	Applies the LUT to specific color channels (e.g., red, green, blue).

Exporting LUTs from G9ii

To export LUTs from your G9ii, follow these steps:

Press the MENU button.
Navigate to the SETUP tab.
Select SAVE/LOAD SETTINGS.
Select EXPORT SETTINGS.
Select CARD1 or CARD2.
Select PHOTO STYLE.
Select the PHOTO STYLE that contains the LUT you want to export.
Press the EXPORT button.
Select a destination folder for the exported LUT.

Once the LUT has been exported, it can be imported into other software for use.

File Format	Description
.cube	Cube-shaped LUT format commonly used in video editing and color grading.
.3dl	3D LUT format used by Adobe Photoshop and other image editing software.
.lut	Generic LUT format that can be used in various software applications.

1. Understanding LUTs

LUTs (Lookup Tables) are mathematical filters that map input values to output values. In video editing, LUTs are used to color grade footage by altering the color, contrast, and saturation.

2. Loading LUTs into G9ii

To load a LUT into your G9ii, follow these steps:
– Connect your camera to a computer and transfer the LUT file onto the SD card.
– Turn on the G9ii and navigate to the “Photo Style” menu.
– Select the “Custom” option and choose the LUT you want to apply.
– Adjust the “Intensity” slider to control the strength of the LUT effect.

3. Monitoring Your LUTs

It’s important to monitor your LUTs on a calibrated display to ensure accurate color reproduction. Consider using a color chart or a reference monitor to check the results.

4. Choosing the Right LUTs

There are countless LUTs available online and from camera manufacturers. Experiment with different LUTs until you find ones that match your aesthetic preferences and enhance your footage.

5. Subtlety is Key

When applying LUTs, it’s best to use them subtly. Avoid overpowering your footage with intense color adjustments. Aim for a balanced and natural look that complements your footage.

6. Customizing LUTs

Most LUTs can be customized to suit your specific needs. Use software like DaVinci Resolve or Adobe Premiere Pro to tweak the settings and create personalized LUTs.

7. Experimentation

The best way to learn how to use LUTs is through experimentation. Try applying different LUTs to various types of footage and observe the effects. This hands-on experience will help you develop your skills and find the most suitable LUTs for your projects.

8. Best Practices for Using LUTs in G9ii

1. Use LUTs sparingly and subtly to avoid overpowering your footage.
2. Experiment with different LUTs to find the ones that match your aesthetic and style.
3. Apply LUTs using the “Photo Style” menu and adjust the “Intensity” slider to control the strength.

4. Monitor your LUTs on a calibrated display for accurate color reproduction.
5. Consider creating custom LUTs to tailor the effects to your specific needs.

6. Use LUTs to enhance the mood, tone, and overall aesthetic of your footage.
7. Learn from others by exploring LUT packs and online resources.

8. Continuously experiment and explore new ways to use LUTs to elevate your video editing skills.
9. Integrate LUTs into your editing workflow to streamline the color grading process.

10. Embrace the creative possibilities that LUTs offer and enjoy the transformative effects they bring to your videos.

How to Add LUTs to the Panasonic G9 II

Adding LUTs (Look Up Tables) to your Panasonic G9 II can be a great way to enhance the look of your images and give them a more cinematic or stylized appearance.

To add LUTs to your G9 II, you will first need to download the desired LUTs to your computer. Once you have downloaded the LUTs, you can then copy them to the SD card that you will be using in your G9 II. The LUTs should be saved to the folder “LUTS” on the SD card. Here are the steps on how to add LUTs to the Panasonic G9 II:

Download the desired LUTs to your computer.
Copy the LUTs to the “LUTS” folder on the SD card that you will be using in your G9 II.
Insert the SD card into your G9 II.
Turn on the G9 II and go to the “Photo Style” menu.
Select the “LUT” option and then scroll down to the “User” folder.
Select the desired LUT and then press the “OK” button.
The selected LUT will now be applied to your images.