Join Me for the 'Ask the Colorist' Panel at the 2025 SMPTE Summit!

I'm thrilled to announce that I will be speaking on a panel at the upcoming SMPTE 2025 Media Technology Summit this month in Pasadena.

It's an honor to be part of the "Ask the Colorist" panel, presented by the Colorist Society. This will be one of the highlights of the summit, offering a chance to connect with peers and discuss the craft we're all so passionate about. I'm looking forward to a lively discussion and answering any and all of your questions.

I'll be joined on stage by an incredible group of esteemed professionals, including Natasha Leonnet (Picture Shop), Gareth Cook (The Foundation), Sarah Priestnall (Colorist Society), and Rory Gordon (FotoKem).



Event Details

What: "Ask the Colorist" Panel

Where: The Solutions Hub Stage at the SMPTE 2025 Media Technology Summit, Pasadena Convention Center (300 E Green St, Pasadena, CA)

When: Tuesday, October 14th, 2025, at 2:00 PM

GUEST Registration Link:

https://bit.ly/4h3Yol1 

FREE Solutions Hub Pass  Promo Code

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The full summit runs from October 13-16 and is a must-attend event for anyone in media technology.

If you're attending SMPTE, please mark your calendar and come by the Solutions Hub Stage. I hope to see you there!

How to - Add a LUT in Avid Media Composer

There are several ways to load LUTs into Avid Media Composer:

1. Through Source Settings:

  • Right-click on a clip in your bin or timeline.  

  • Select "Source Settings."  

  • Under the "Color Encoding" tab, go to "Color Adapter Type."  

  • Click on the dropdown menu and choose "User Installed LUTs." You can add LUTs you have already loaded to the source clip and hit “Apply”

  • To load a LUT click Color Management Settings and then click “Select LUT file”

  • Browse your LUT file's location (.cube or .lut format) and select it.

  • Click "Open" to load the LUT.

2. Through Color Management Settings:

Color Management Settings

  • Go to "Settings" in the menu bar.

  • Select "Color Management."  

  • Under the "Project" or "Shared" tab (depending on where you want the LUT to be available), click "Select LUT File."  

  • Browse for your LUT file and select it.  

  • Click "Open" to load the LUT.  

3. Using the "Color LUT" Effect:

  • Go to the "Effects" tab in the Effect Palette.

  • Under "Image" effects, find and drag the "Color LUT" effect onto your clip in the timeline.  

  • In the Effect Editor, click on the dropdown menu next to "LUT File" and choose your loaded LUT.

Avid LUT Effect on Filler track

Additional Tips:

  • LUTs should be in either .cube or .lut format to be compatible with Avid.

  • Make sure to place the LUT files in a location you can easily access and remember.

  • You can organize your LUTs by creating subfolders within the Avid LUTs directory.

  • Shared LUTs are available to all projects, while project-specific LUTs are only accessible within the current project.

For more detailed instructions and visual guides, you can refer to these resources:

I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.