Cool Film - Mobile Filmmaking

Cool Film LUT — a moodier alternative grade for client video work

The gist: A $10 LUT that gives a cooled, filmic look — a useful second option in a freelance editor's kit when a client wants a moodier, more serious tone than a warm grade.

• Cool, nostalgic color: shifts footage toward a blue-leaning filmic tone, which reads as more editorial or documentary than a warm, lifestyle-brand look.
• Stable across lighting: holds its character whether client footage was shot indoors under mixed lighting or outdoors, reducing rework.
• Skin tones stay usable: keeps faces natural under the cool grade, important for interview and talking-head deliverables.
• Works across devices: optimized for iPhone but compatible broadly, so it fits footage from whatever camera a client supplies.

The LUT is created by Niles Grey, a working filmmaker and director known for blending commercial and documentary styles.

Best for: freelance editors who want a moodier, documentary-style grade alongside a warmer default option. Skip it if: your client work is upbeat lifestyle or product content that calls for warm, inviting tones. Runs ~$10 — check the current price before buying.