This report covers the status and technical details of the (Look-Up Tables) updates by cinematographer Joel Famularo as of April 2026. Phantom LUTs are specialized conversion tools designed to emulate the ARRI Alexa "Gold Standard" color science for mirrorless and cinema cameras. 1. Executive Summary
Installing the "UPD" versions typically follows standard software integration: phantom luts upd
Phantom LUTs are not static. Joel constantly refines them based on: This report covers the status and technical details
The updated LUTs specifically re-write the metadata tags that Sony cameras use for brightness scaling. The Phantom LUTs UPD v2.1+ locks the exposure interpretation to the sensor’s actual readout, decoupling it from the EI dial. After installing the UPD, what you see on the monitor is exactly what you get in the Log file. After installing the UPD, what you see on
Phantom LUT makes image too noisy in monitor. A: That's actual sensor noise amplified for viewing. It won't be as strong in recorded LogC. Use Phantom 1 instead of 3.
: The update consolidates various versions into a single, high-resolution 65x LUT format for post-production editing, while offering 33x versions for in-camera monitoring.
The standard for cinematic color just got higher. We are thrilled to announce the latest update to the Phantom LUTs collection. Designed for the modern filmmaker, this update refines our most popular looks and introduces a new generation of color grading tools optimized for the latest camera sensors.