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Head-to-head · Video LUT Libraries

ARRI Look Library vs Color Grading Central LUTs

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score ARRI Look Library #4 in Video LUT Libraries 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 2 features Visit site
Color Grading Central LUTs #8 in Video LUT Libraries 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 2 features Visit site

ARRI Look Library leads on 0 checks, Color Grading Central LUTs on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreARRI Look Library · 8.9/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresARRI Look Library · 1 of 2

ARRI Look Library scores higher on our rubric for video lut libraries: 8.9 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #8.

ARRI Look Library is the better fit for ARRI camera owners and Resolve users. Color Grading Central LUTs is the better fit for free cinematic LUT experimentation.

  • ARRI Look Library fits best

    ARRI camera owners and Resolve users

  • Color Grading Central LUTs fits best

    Free cinematic LUT experimentation

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Side by side

Feature ARRI Look Library 8.9/10 Visit ↗ Color Grading Central LUTs 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.6
Ranking #4 in Video LUT Libraries #8 in Video LUT Libraries
Best for ARRI camera owners and Resolve users Free cinematic LUT experimentation
Pricing model Free Free
Starting price Free plan Free
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Support Docs Email
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features ARRI Look Library 1/2 · Color Grading Central LUTs 0/2
Log-footage support ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Technical LUTs Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
LUT count Not checked yet 100 LUTs
LUT file formats *.cube, *.aml, *.alf4 .cube
Host software DaVinci Resolve Studio Adobe, DaVinci, FCP
License scope Not checked yet Not checked yet
Camera support ALEXA Mini, AMIRA, ALEXA SXT, ALEXA 65, ALEXA LF, ALEXA Mini LF, ALEXA 265, ALEXA 35, ALEXA 35 Xtreme Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • 87 predefined looks across nine themed groups
  • LogC3 and LogC4 versions with multiple LogC3 intensities
  • Downloadable 3D LUTs and ARRI Look Files for camera use
  • 100 cinematic LUTs with live previews on your footage
  • Exports selected looks as .cube files with no subscription required
  • Includes film-stock profiles and CineDream luma and color-mix adjustments
Cons
  • In-camera availability depends on supported ALEXA or AMIRA models
  • Integration is specified for DaVinci Resolve Studio
  • The ecosystem is narrower than a general-purpose LUT library
  • The library focuses on cinematic, film-inspired, and film-stock looks
  • Exports are provided as .cube files
  • The free offering is centered on one LUT collection
Our verdict

ARRI Look Library brings 87 predefined creative looks to on-set monitoring, in-camera look management, and postproduction workflows. It is aimed at filmmakers and colorists working with supported ALEXA and AMIRA cameras, particularly those…

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Color Grading Central LUTs is a free collection of cinematic video looks for editors and creators. The collection includes 100 LUTs delivered through the CineDream free installer, with live previews on user footage and exportable .cube…

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  1. ARRI Look LibraryVideo LUT Libraries 8.9Free plan
  2. Color Grading Central LUTsVideo LUT Libraries 8.6Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • ARRI Look Library — where it wins

    • 87 predefined looks across nine themed groups
    • LogC3 and LogC4 versions with multiple LogC3 intensities
    • Downloadable 3D LUTs and ARRI Look Files for camera use

    Where it doesn't

    • In-camera availability depends on supported ALEXA or AMIRA models
    • Integration is specified for DaVinci Resolve Studio
    • The ecosystem is narrower than a general-purpose LUT library

  • Color Grading Central LUTs — where it wins

    • 100 cinematic LUTs with live previews on your footage
    • Exports selected looks as .cube files with no subscription required
    • Includes film-stock profiles and CineDream luma and color-mix adjustments

    Where it doesn't

    • The library focuses on cinematic, film-inspired, and film-stock looks
    • Exports are provided as .cube files
    • The free offering is centered on one LUT collection
  • ARRI Look Library8.9/10 · Free plan

    A focused, free look library for ARRI cameras and DaVinci Resolve Studio workflows.

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  • Color Grading Central LUTs8.6/10 · Free plan

    A focused free library for previewing and exporting cinematic .cube LUTs.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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