Log footage like Panasonic's V-Log is designed to capture high dynamic range but appears flat and desaturated straight out of the camera. You must first "normalize" this footage using a technical conversion LUT:
: The footage will look natural, with proper contrast and saturation, serving as a clean base for grading. Step 2: Creative Cinematic Grade
To effectively use the Cinematic LUTs Pack from Bounce Color with footage, you should follow a specific two-step workflow: first converting the logarithmic image to a standard color space, then applying your creative look. Step 1: Technical V-Log Conversion
: Place the creative LUT in the "Creative" tab of your editing software.
: Remaps the V-Log color science to the industry-standard Rec.709.