Looks is a unique node meant to simulate a variety of color and black and white photographic/film looks, diffusion and color grad camera filters, colored tints, film stocks and optical lab processes. By selecting from the available presets, parameters in the various modules are automatically set to achieve a variety of different effects.

Special Effects.

The Looks presets are made up of Color Correct, Diffusion, Color Gradient, Tint, Lab, Grain and Post Color Correct groups. Together, they simulate a variety of photographic and film looks. By selecting from the available presets, parameters in the various groups are automatically set to achieve a variety of different effects.

To select a preset, choose one from the Presets tab. If you would like to view presets from a different category, use the pop-up menu at the top left of the Presets tab.

Color Correct manipulates the Black and White, Hue, Saturation, Brightness, Contrast, Gamma, Red, Green and Blue values of the image. Go to the Color Correct node to see how it works.

Diffusion creates atmosphere by reducing contrast while creating a glow around highlights or shadows. It simulates diffusion and fog filters as well as glows. Go to the Diffusion section of the Film Stocks node to see how it works.

Color Gradient can transform an average sunrise or sunset into something spectacular or convert a dull, washed-out sky to a breathtaking blue. No other filter has done as much to improve landscape photography as the graduated filter. Add color selectively while leaving the rest of the scene unaffected by using a graduated transition for a smooth color blend between the colored portion and the original image. Presets for your favorite Color Gradient filters are provided as well as the ability to create custom colors. Go to the Color Gradient node to see how it works.

Tints the image with a color.

The Lab group simulates a variety of different optical lab processes including Bleach Bypass, Cross Processing, Flashing and Overexposure. Go to the Bleach Bypass, Cross Processing, Flashing and Overexpose nodes to see how they work.

Grain simulates film grain with individual control of red, green, and blue grain size, softness and intensity. In addition, a Film Response parameter controls where you will see grain in the image. Go to the Grain node to see how it works.

Post Color Correct gives you further color correction after all other operations have been processed. This is often helpful as some of the operations affect the brightness, contrast and color of the image. In addition, Temperature controls allow you to make the scene warmer or cooler, and cyan or magenta. Go to the Color Correct node to see how it works.