ARRI Look Library

Overview

ARRI Look Library is a free set of themed looks for compatible ALEXA cameras and LogC postproduction. It is best suited to cinematographers and editors building a consistent look around ARRI footage, rather than users seeking broad camera-agnostic presets.

Its strongest point is continuity: the looks can be used on set as ARRI Look Files or applied in post as log-to-log LUTs. That makes the library useful when a production wants a shared visual starting point across camera and grading workflows, but the right LogC version and camera model are essential.

Key features

The 87 looks are organized into nine groups: Application, Black-and-White, Contrast, Environment, Film, Period, Season, Special and Tinted. The themes help narrow choices by intended character; they do not replace building a custom grade. ARRI describes the looks as repeatable aesthetics akin to different film stocks, while noting that the cinematographer’s lens choice also shapes the result.

There are two library versions. LogC3 is for ALEXA Mini, AMIRA, ALEXA SXT, ALEXA 65, ALEXA LF and ALEXA Mini LF; LogC4 is for ALEXA 265 and ALEXA 35/35 Xtreme. The FAQ describes three intensities for the looks, but that choice is limited to LogC3. If intensity variants matter to your setup, LogC4 does not offer the same option.

For postproduction, ARRI provides log-to-log .cube 3D LUTs. Look metadata can be accessed through ARRI Reference Tool, ARRI Meta Extract or most DI grading software, then extracted and exported as a LUT. The supported formats include .cube, .aml and .alf4, and the library supports log footage; DaVinci Resolve Studio is named as host software.

ARRI says the library is pre-installed on ALEXA 35/35 Xtreme, ALEXA 265, ALEXA Mini and AMIRA. On ALEXA Mini and AMIRA, you must duplicate a look before changing its CDL values. Other cameras do not provide look manipulation through the camera menu, so users needing in-camera adjustment should account for that limitation. An iOS app provides an overview of the included looks.

Pricing

ARRI Look Library costs nothing. The free plan includes 87 looks and free log-to-log versions, with camera compatibility dependent on LogC3 or LogC4. There is no paid tier or free trial. This is a straightforward option for supported ARRI workflows, but it is not a general-purpose library for every camera system.

Platforms

The listing identifies iOS and web platforms. ARRI also supports use of the looks in DaVinci Resolve Studio and other DI grading software, as well as in compatible ALEXA cameras. Confirm that your camera and LogC version match before choosing files.

Who it's for

This library fits ALEXA owners and postproduction teams working with the supported LogC cameras who want a no-cost, repeatable set of looks for on-set reference or grading. It is a weaker fit for users who need extensive in-camera look manipulation, or who want presets designed for unrelated camera systems.

Pros and cons

• Pros: 87 looks are free, and log-to-log LUTs and ARRI Look Files support post and in-camera workflows.
• Pros: Nine themes provide a useful range of starting points, with three intensity options for LogC3.
• Cons: LogC3 and LogC4 support different camera sets, so the library is not interchangeable across all ALEXA models.
• Cons: In-camera CDL adjustment is limited: ALEXA Mini and AMIRA require duplicating a look first, while other cameras lack menu-based look manipulation.

Alternatives

Video LUT Libraries is the broader category to browse when you want to compare LUT collections.

Canon LUT Library is another free option, with downloadable .cube Look Files for compatible grading software or supported cameras; choose it when that workflow better matches your equipment.

LUTify.me is a freemium alternative with paid Cine world Pro Warm and Cold LUT packs at $15, paid once-time purchase each, offered as add-ons to a fylm.ai Lite subscription. Consider it if those packs and its wider platform support suit your workflow.

Juan Melara Print Film Emulation LUTs offers free Fujifilm 3510, Kodak 2383 and Kodak 2393 LUTs, plus a Kodak 2393 RCM PowerGrade for $29.99, paid once-time purchase. It is worth considering when those film-emulation options or a Resolve Colour Managed workflow are the priority.

Color Grading Central LUTs includes 100 free LUTs with .cube export and an annual subscription at $99 a year. Choose it if a larger free set or its paid feature tier better fits your needs.

Rocket Rooster LUTs has a free bundle with 36 LUTs, letterbox overlays, HD film grain and seven light leaks; it may suit users looking for those accompanying assets.

IWLTBAP LUTs sells a 325+ LUT pack for $25, paid once-time purchase, with instant download and lifetime free updates. It is an option for buyers seeking a larger downloadable pack.

Panasonic VariCam LUT Library is a free alternative.

CinePacks offers a Master Bundle with 57 packs and 4,700+ assets for $300, paid once-time purchase, without recurring charges.

Verdict

Choose ARRI Look Library if you work with a supported ALEXA and LogC version and want a free set of looks that can bridge on-set use and grading. Its clear strength is that camera-to-post workflow; look elsewhere if you need broad camera compatibility or more direct in-camera control over the look.