Features
The Detailed Overview.
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Available in Livegrade Studio only
Projects
- Manage multiple, independent projects
Shots
- Save and recall unlimited number of shots with look information and camera-related metadata
- Global fields for storing slate and production information
- Customize behavior of editing slate info fields (e.g. slating system, reset values)
- Prepared metadata entry or quick-entry panel for flexible editing of shot and look metadata
- Camera specific fields for storing information about clip, exposure, lens, camera position and device
- Automatically filled metadata fields from ANC metadata
- Color labels with customizable label text
- Look information including 3D LUT nodes, ASC-CDL nodes, IDT, ODT, LMT, etc.
- Thumbnails in different sizes for visual reference
Stored Media
- Add multiple media folders for expanding media storage disk space as needed
- Recorded movies and framegrabs
- Imported still images from JPG, TIFF and DPX files and extracted images from QuickTime movies
- Imported QuickTime and MP4 movies (mov, m4v, mp4)
- Inspect media status (online/offline) and reconnect media
- Progress bar for monitoring media import/export tasks
Looks
- Save and recall unlimited number of look presets
- Look information including 3D LUT nodes, ASC-CDL nodes, etc.
- Thumbnails for visual reference
- Node Presets for saving and applying individual grading nodes
- Node Presets including metadata for handling camera, lens and filter offsets
- Copy and paste looks between slots
Recursive Library Structure
- Use folders and bins to group and order your project
- Search and filter functions for fast access to shots and look presets
- Smart groups for organizing shots using a hierarchical structured automatic outline based on shot metadata
- Choose columns to customize shot table
- Option for non-SI units (e.g. imperial focus distance)
Color Pipeline
- Node-based color pipeline, different modes for different scenarios
General Grading Modes
- CDL and LUT, CDL Advanced, ACES CDL, ACES CDL Advanced, Freestyle, Freestyle ACES
Device-Specific Grading Modes
- For ARRI Alexa 35, ARRI ALEV3 cameras (e.g. Alexa Mini, Alexa Mini LF, Alexa SXT, Amira), Sony Venice 2, Panasonic Varicam
Proprietary Grading Modes
- FilmLight BLG grading mode with FilmLight’s specific input and output transform parameters, native grading in FilmLight’s working colorspace via ASC-CDL
- Colorfront Film with input/output color spaces, grading color space, scene referred controls, comprehensive HDR controls (via AJA FS-HDR device)
ACES
- Versions and transforms for download: v0.2.0, v0.7.0, v0.7.1, ACEScc v1.0.0, ACEScc v1.0.1, ACEScc v1.0.2, ACEScc v1.0.3, ACEScct v1.0.3, ACEScct v1.1.0, ACEScct v1.2.0, ACEScct v1.3.0
- Versions and transforms shipping with Livegrade: ACES v1.3 cct
- Manage and download latest ACES versions in Preferences and directly from grading nodes
- Input transforms (IDTs): Apple, ARRI, Blackmagic, Canon, Panasonic, RED (log3G10), Sony, ACESproxy, reverse Rec.709
- Support of custom IDTs to be added as CLF (Common LUT Format)
- Output transforms (ODTs): Rec.709, Rec.2020 (inc. HDR ST2084), DCDM, HDR, P3, sRGB, ACESproxy
Grading Nodes
- ASC-CDL, 3D LUT
- ASC-CDL compatible interaction types: CDL/SOP, and simplified (contrast, stretch, warmer, greener controls)
- ASC-CDL compatible interaction types: LGG (lift, gamma, gain), and printer lights
- 3D LUT Presets for ARRI, Blackmagic Design, Canon, Panasonic, RED, and Sony cameras in 3D LUT node
- Import of custom 3D LUTs in 3D LUT node
- Load and save ASC-CDL files (*.cdl) directly to/from node
- Multiple ASC-CDL nodes can be combined to one CDL filter e.g. for export
- 1D LUT import and 1D Curve editor
- RGB Curves for applying curves to individual channels luma, red, green and blue and a custom-defined color
- HSL Curves for applying secondary curve corrections based on hue vs. hue, hue vs. saturation, hue vs. luma, luma vs. saturation and saturation vs. saturation
- Curves color picker tool for creating precise secondary curve corrections and scene-accurate creative looks
- HHS Secondaries (hue-dependent hue and saturation controls)
- Knee Curve for simple “knee” and “toe” curve adjustments
- Grading nodes can be enabled and disabled individually
- Amount slider for adjusting the intensity of individual grading nodes
Output Colorspaces
- Assign looks an output colorspace and manage shots using the output colorspace attribute
- Automatic detection of output colorspace for built-in LUT presets and output transforms
- Read and export output colorspace as comment in custom LUTs for round-tripping with other Livegrade systems
False Color
- False Color mode for quick-check of exposure
- Provided False Color LUTs for most common log formats such as LogC4, LogC3, SonySlog3 and RedLog3G10
- Provided EL Zone LUTs for most common log formats such as LogC4, LogC3, SonySlog3, RedLog3G10, Blackmagic Film, and Panasonic V-Log
- Possibility to add custom false color LUTs
- Force to apply false color on the “Graded”, “Bypass” or “Original” image
Linked Looks
- Control selected parts of looks simultaneously for multiple slots / devices
- Edit individual Looks of Linked Look in Library Slot
See a list with all supported devices
Hardware Configurations
- Save and restore hardware settings for quickly switching between different hardware contexts
Supported "LUT Boxes"
- AJA ColorBox, AJA OG-ColorBox
- AJA FS-HDR: single channel and multi-channel "Dynamic LUT" transform
- AJA FS-HDR: single channel and multi-channel "Colorfront Film" transform
- Flanders Scientific (FSI) BoxIO (single and dual channel mode
- Teradek COLR and COLR Duo
- TVLogic (formerly WOWOW and Fujifilm) IS-mini, IS-miniX, IS-mini 4K (activation is required for IS-mini devices)
Supported Monitors
- Flanders Scientific (FSI) DM and CM family
- Canon DP-V1710/V1711/V2410/V2411/V2420/V2421/V3010 (single and dual input mode)
- Small HD Vision 17/Vision 24/OLED 22/Cine 24/Quantum 32
Supported Cameras
- All ARRI cameras supporting CAP (camera access protocol): ARRI Alexa SXT/SXT W, Alexa LF, ARRI Alexa Mini, ARRI Alexa Mini LF, ARRI Amira, ARRI Alexa 65 (interactive configuration, hybrid workflow with LUT box and upload of look metadata)
- Panasonic Varicam 35/Pure/LT/HS (interactive look control)
- Panavision DXL2 (hybrid workflow with LUT box and upload of look metadata)
- RED DSMC2 cameras with IPP2 HD-SDI video output (hybrid workflow with LUT box and upload of look metadata)
- Sony F65 (interactive configuration, hybrid workflow with LUT box and look upload)
- Sony VENICE 2 (interactive configuration, remote grading: interactive look control via CDL and look upload as LUT)
Supported Camera Extension Modules
- OFFHOLLYWOOD OMOD for RED cameras
Supported Software Systems
- QTAKE video assist system
- Colourlab Ai
Multiple Devices
- Manage multiple devices and control them independently
- Group and mix multiple devices and control them combined
- Use four devices in one slot for Quad HD-SDI / UHD/4K applications
Frame Grabs
- Frame grabs supported by FSI BoxIO, FSI monitors, and IS-miniX
- Displays saved stills via frame callback on FSI BoxIO devices
HD-SDI Settings
- Legal / extended HD-SDI signal settings for each LUT device
Color Management
- Import and apply ICC profiles for use of DVI, HDMI, DisplayPort and HD-SDI displays
Options
- Restore all looks on all devices on startup
Robustness
- Connection indicator warns on offline devices
Live Video Monitoring
- Full resolution image viewer for selected input
- Previews for multiple video inputs simultaneously
- Compare live signals in split view
Capturing Frame Grabs and Video
- Frame grab as 16bit TIFF files, simultaneous frame grabs from all slots
- QuickTime ProRes in different bit rates (ProRes 422 LT, ProRes 422 Proxy, ProRes 422, ProRes 422 HQ)
- Flip and/or flop options for correcting mirrored or upside-down camera setups
Recording modes
- Multi-record for triggering record for multiple attached capture devices
- Starting record independently for individual slots
- Arming slots for record
Dynamic Metadata
- Record dynamic slot metadata fields transmitted via HD-SDI ancillary metadata
- Export dynamic metadata of shots to a CSV
Device Support
- AJA Io and AJA KONA devices
- Blackmagic Design Ultrastudio, Mini Recorder and Decklink cards
- Handling of original camera as well as pre-graded input signals
Auto-Record
- Triggering record by HD-SDI VANC metadata from ARRI Alexa Classic/XT/SXT/SXT W/LF/65
- Triggering record by HD-SDI HANC rec-flag from ARRI, RED, Sony cameras (works with Kona 4 or newer and IO 4K family by AJA)
- Triggering record from "Rec-Run" time code
- Enable auto-record trigger for multiple slots for each capture device
Ancillary (ANC) Metadata
- Extensive metadata support for ARRI cameras, Panasonic Varicam models, Sony F55 and VENICE
Direct-Access Metadata
- ARRI Cameras via CAP (Wifi/network)
- RED cameras, Panavision DXL2 via RCP (Wifi/network)
- Various fields for timecode, clip name, FPS, exposure, lens, camera position, device information
Timecode
- Capture time code from video stream for look creation
Automation
- Capture device can follow selected slot for capturing multiple signals with one capture device (use with video routing automation)
- Record events can trigger automation
Slot Configuration
- Group slots into stages for controlling metadata, shot creation and recording of multiple independent scenes within one project
- Indicate slots with slot characters (A-Z) or with a multi-digit custom slot label
Monitoring
- View and color-grade live image in software (with capture device)
- View and color-grade imported stills in software
- Color processing in all LUT boxes, supported monitors and supported cameras
- View and color-grade captured live image (GPU-based)
- View and color-grade recorded clips and frame grabs
- Compatibility mode for display matching (e.g. with HD-SDI video, DaVinci Resolve)
JKL Navigation
- Playback, jog and shuttle using J, K, L keyboard shortcuts of movies in viewer and slots
- Jump to a timecode reference in a recorded movie
Split view
- Compare different looks for look matching
- Compare live image to stored clips and frame grabs for look matching
- Compare live image to live image for look matching
Video Scopes
- Native video scopes with waveform, histogram, and vector scope (with settings)
- Configure scopes for color primaries of current output colorspace (Auto/Rec.709/Rec.2020)
- Various video scopes with interface to “Scopebox” application (via ScopeLink)
- In-application waveform and vectorscope with FSI devices (via ScopeStream)
Device Support
- AJA T-Tap, KONA family and Io family
- Blackmagic Design Ultrastudio, Mini Monitor and Decklink cards
Output
- Mirroring of Image Viewer to HD-SDI
- Grade live on reference monitor
- Support for split screen (vertical, horizontal, flipped) and overlay reference mode
Video Routing Configurations
- Create video routing configurations for selected connections
- Automate video routing configurations on certain actions (e.g. slot changes) or menu / custom keyboard shortcuts
Interactive Video Router Control
- Monitor and interact with router connections visually
Device Support
- Support for AJA Kumo and Blackmagic Design Smart Videohub video routers
- Auto-detection of video routers in local network
Virtual Production Integrations
- Unreal Engine integration via Pomfort Virtual LUT Box plugin
- Brompton Tessera Processors
- disguise Designer
- Megapixel HELIOS®
- NovaStar
Export
- 3D LUTs in various formats (all grading modes)
LUT Formats for Export
- Davinci Resolve, Adobe SpeedGrade, Filmlight, Autodesk Lustre, Assimilate Scratch, Digital Vision Nucoda, Blackmagic HDLink, Blackmagic Teranex Mini, AJA LUT Box, Convergent Design Odyssey, REDCINE X PRO and others
- Batch export, export multiple formats at once
Look Exchange
- Import/export of CDL files (ASC-CDL and ACES grade modes)
- Export looks split into CDL and non-CDL components (ASC-CDL and 3D LUT / ACES Metadata File and CLF)
- AMF 2.0 export and import for exchanging look info (incl. IDT, Custom IDT, ASC-CDL, CLF and ODT) in ACES workflows
- Import/export of Pomfort Looks and Look Archives for seamless integration with Silverstack
- Import/export of Pomfort Look Archives including media files for exchanging projects or groups of shots including reference media with other Livegrade systems
- Export BLG files for passing on looks to FilmLight applications
- Export CFE files for Colorfront systems
- Customizable, automatic schemes for file names of exported looks via metadata wildcards
- Transfer of looks as ALE file for automatic look matching in Assimilate Scratch
Still export
- Export stills (graded and original)
- Convenient “on-the-fly” still export with file names based on metadata
- Tag still on export images with color profile for most common output colorspaces
- Share graded stills via Airdrop
Reports and Metadata
- Export PDF reports including thumbnails and metadata from the shot library
- Export CSV metadata sheets from the shot library
CDL Server
- Provide CDL information via network for Codex recorders and Alexa XT
Exchange Settings
- Export and import of project settings and global settings
Grading Panel Devices
- Tangent Element (all modules), Ripple, Wave, Wave2 with custom mappings via "Tangent Mapper"
USB Controllers
- Plugin for mapping and triggering actions to Elgato Stream Deck devices (Classic, XL, Plus)
MIDI Controllers
- Supports any class-compliant MIDI controller
- Customizable mappings for buttons (actions) and encoders (grade controls)
General
- Intuitive, easy to learn user interface
- Resizable color controls, metadata controls, video scopes, and preview viewers
Appearance
- Dark user interface for dark studio and on-set environments
- UI dim configuration
Automation
- Custom automations for in-application events and actions
- Events: Slot changes, recording events, application state changes
- Actions: Configuring slots, showing / hiding of user interface elements, apply video router configurations
- Actions: Run custom scripts
Remote App
- iPhone, iPod touch and iPad, communication via WiFi
- Switch between stored look presets
- Switch between device slots
- Bypass color, apply false color mode
User Interface
- English
- Japanese
- Chinese
Computer /
Operating System
- Please make sure your computer meets the minimum requirements.
Licensing
- Daily Activation License Mode
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