SpaceMan ICC
SpaceMan ICC converts 3D LUTs used in film and media into ICC profiles and edits existing ICC profiles.
What SpaceMan ICC is
SpaceMan ICC converts 3D LUTs used in film and media into ICC profiles and edits existing ICC profiles. It creates ICC v4 profiles rather than v2, with conversion intended to match the source LUT when the ICC workflow supports and accurately implements volumetric LUT data. Features include 3D LUT conversion, profile editing, and VCGT generation. Display Class ICC profiles and calibration LUTs can be generated for graphics programs or graphics-card VCGT use. Graphics-card calibration uses 1D LUT data, covering gamma, grayscale, and colour temperature rather than independent display-gamut control. On macOS, ColorSync does not use embedded 3D LUT data for a live display profile, although third-party colour engines may. The maker cites Photoshop and After Effects for look management and a QuickTime/Final Cut Pro workflow on Mac. SpaceMan runs on Windows or Mac through Windows emulation, costs from £135, and includes a five-day test license.
Good
- Converts 3D LUTs into ICC v4 profiles
- Edits existing ICC profiles
- Generates VCGT and calibration LUTs
- Supports Display Class ICC profiles
- Five-day evaluation license
Watch out
- Does not generate older ICC v2 profiles
- Graphics-card VCGT lacks independent gamut control
- macOS ColorSync excludes embedded 3D LUT data
- Downloads require a validated customer account
Who it suits
SpaceMan ICC suits film and media users converting LUT-based looks into ICC workflows, editing profiles, or generating display calibration data. It is relevant to users of Windows and Mac systems using Windows emulation.
Verdict
SpaceMan ICC focuses on LUT-to-ICC conversion and profile manipulation for color-managed production workflows. Its macOS ColorSync and 1D VCGT limits are important when planning display calibration.
Plans and prices
From SpaceMan ICC's own pricing page, checked 8 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| SpaceMan ICC | — | Windows OS · Mac via Windows emulation · yearly maintenance fee |
The facts
Each one read from SpaceMan ICC's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Compatible software
- The maker names Photoshop and After Effects as examples of ICC-compliant software for look management.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Display calibration
- SpaceMan can generate Display Class ICC profiles and calibration LUTs for graphics programs or graphics-card VCGT use.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Download access
- SpaceMan downloads are available only to customers with validated SpaceMan accounts; the listed latest version is v1.0.57, dated 03 June 2017.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Features
- Features include accurate 3D LUT conversion, ICC profile editing, and VCGT generation.checked 8 Oct 2026
- ICC version
- It generates ICC v4 profiles, not the older v2 profiles.checked 8 Oct 2026
- LUT matching
- The maker says generated profiles match the original 3D LUT, provided the ICC workflow can use volumetric LUT data and implement it accurately.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- SpaceMan converts film and media industry 3D LUTs into ICC profiles and edits or manipulates existing ICC profiles.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Security and privacy
- Light Illusion says its website privacy policy follows applicable UK law including GDPR, does not share or sell website-collected information, and uses SSL to encrypt submitted data.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker says direct purchases include multi-level support with remote training, discussion forums, and direct email and phone communication.checked 8 Oct 2026
- VCGT limit
- Graphics-card VCGT calibration uses 1D LUT data and is limited to gamma, grayscale, and colour temperature rather than independent display-gamut control.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Workflow example
- The maker describes using ICC profiles with QuickTime and Final Cut Pro on Mac with ColorSync for dailies and offline workflows.checked 8 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- macOS limit
- The maker says macOS ColorSync does not use embedded 3D LUT data when the profile is assigned as the live display profile, though third-party colour-engine applications may use the volumetric data.checked 8 Oct 2026
Money
- Trial and refunds
- Light Illusion says it offers five-day test licenses for evaluation and generally does not refund digital software purchases.checked 8 Oct 2026
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