Jon ArntzenMar 6
Halide + Kino

We just launched a big update to Kino that adds support for Apple Log 2! Wait, what does that mean? We're glad you asked.

Check out our explainer about how Log video works, and what's so special about Apple Log 2.

https://www.lux.camera/apple-log-explained/

Apple Log Explained

Editor's note: We make photography and video apps, so it's about time we released video versions of our essays. Check out the companion video shot in Kino 1.4, or read on for text! Today we're launching support for Apple Log 2 in our award winning video app, Kino. Apple

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Mar 5 at 7:27pmWeb
Show threadHalide + KinoMar 5

We're also trying something new: a video essay to go with our blog post! We are a camera company, after all. Check it out and let us know if you'd like to cover other topics in the future!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJ2jbOaKEVw

Apple Log Explained in English

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Show threadLennart SchoorsMar 5
@halide To the point, clear and illuminating. Very well done!
Show threadHalide + KinoMar 5
@lensco Thanks!
Show threadXavier LowmillerMar 6
@halide I absolutely loved this video!
Show threadPaul StocktonMar 6

@halide I've got the Stalman Apple Log Conversion LUT's but when I try to import into Kino I get the attached error.

I was of the understanding you could import Stalman's LUT's into Kino or am I incorrect with this assumption?
Thanks.

Show threadHalide + KinoMar 6
@pauls Does that package include 33x33x33 LUTs? The film LUTs do, but we haven’t check that the log conversion ones do.
Show threadPaul StocktonMar 6
@halide I doubt they do as I'm selecting the only files in the package - I have those imported into Blackmagic.
I'm slightly confused what the difference is between what I've got and the film LUT's 🤔
Show threadSimon HarperMar 7
@pauls @halide Hey Paul, I bought these in 2024 and they all load into Kino ok. I’ve also asked Tyler if there is an upgrade for them to support Apple Log 2.
Show threadPaul StocktonMar 7
@simonharper @halide Thanks, there are Apple Log 2 LUT's in my pack but just the size issue with Kino. Is there a reason for this size restriction given Blackmagic imports them? Just curious.
Show threadSimon HarperMar 7
@pauls @halide the cube size dictates the grading precision, so for Resolve the larger size is used as it’s built do high accuracy grading for post production work. 33x33x33 is a good balance of speed and accuracy. Tyler does packs for iPhone so maybe the ones included in your pack are not?
Show threadPaul StocktonMar 7
@simonharper @halide Yea think I just need to get the other pack, thanks.
Show threadSimon HarperMar 7
@pauls @halide maybe drop Tyler a message? He usually replies in a couple of days.
Show threadPaul StocktonMar 7
@simonharper yea will do thanks.
Show threadSimon HarperMar 7

@pauls @halide i’d take a guess that even though the 16/17 Pro and likely Kino’s engine could probably handle the larger cube sizes easily, there is a trade off on app performance to keep things running smoothly for users on older less powerful hardware.

TBH honest, unless you have a professional reference/grading monitor set in a controlled lighting environment (like a post production studio), 99% of people would not even notice the difference.