Opening a discussion about lighting and using LUTs on set

[Georges Rebotyns]

Hello,

I’m currently working as a dp on a short movie and considering the short period of prep, haven’t had the time to work on a personal LUT for the set. I’m working with a Sony FX6 and thus use the 709 Sony display LUT. But, as this LUT is not very contrasted, or at least, less contrasted than the ones I will certainly end up using (film emulation LUTs most probably), I end up lighting with too much contrast and having to fight against my lighting / lut combination during the colorgrading.

I’m not sure I have a precise question but just opening a discussion about the benefits and downgrades of working on set with a basic 709 or with a personal LUT, and mostly what process / way of working this choice involves. Some experimented dp’s I’ve discussed with told me they preferred working on a basic 709 for exposing and lighting. My guess is that this workflow fits for experienced dp’s who have their own habits and the contrast in the eye. I’m also wondering if that workflow might be more similar to working on film ?

Sorry for the poor English.

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