Quote What is the difference between these two tools and when should you use one or the other?

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I haven't used either very often. In fact, I've only used CLUTs when answering questions on the forum, but the main difference as far as I can tell is that CLUTs can be created and shared among different editing programs, whereas the Color Presets are specific to PD.

Basically, CPs are simply predetermined CLUTs chosen by Cyberlink. There isn't any difference between the two from an editing standpoint, which is why they share the same tool and library.

If you search the forum, you'll find at least 1 example where someone created a CLUT in DaVinci Resolve and then imported the CLUT into PD to quickly match new clips to the original one. There are also tutorial vids explaining the process.

Hello cotsy,

optodata's explanation sums it up quite well, the essential difference being that LUTs (or CLUTs) can be universally applied in a variety of software where "presets" are specifically formulated for a particular application.

You'd be aware that many have asked or wondered about the same question you've put here.

Some LUTs are designed for use with footage shot on particular cameras in LOG, usually named for their specific purpose. Others are made to shift colours to give a "film" look, and others are for more "creative" use.

There's some useful tuition in the google search I linked, but I'd recommend this from Lutify.Me... I particularly like the statement that "if the LUT defies the laws of nature, it’s probably better using a different LUT."

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