In addition to the built-in filters, dslrBooth for Windows allows you to create your own filters and apply them to photos, GIFs, boomerangs and videos. This allows you to give a custom look for your events.
dslrBooth lets you use custom filters that are called LUTs. LUTs are like Instagram filters, but more professional and customizable. When you take a photo in dslrBooth, applying a LUT will instantly change the mood by adjusting colors, contrast, and tone throughout the image.
For example, a 'Vintage' LUT might add warmth and a slight yellow tint to make photos look like they were taken decades ago. A 'Cinematic' LUT could add blue to shadows and warm up highlights to make your photobooth pictures look like scenes from a movie.
Technical Background
For those who want to understand a bit more about how they work, LUTs (Look-Up Tables) are essentially color mapping systems. They take each possible input color in your image and "look up" what the output color should be, transforming the entire image according to this predefined color relationship. This allows for precise, consistent color adjustments across all your photos.
Creating Custom LUTs
LUTs can be created in professional software like Adobe Photoshop or DaVinci Resolve. Once created, they can be exported to a 3D LUT *.cube format from those applications and imported into dslrBooth under Settings > Filters.
- How-to create LUTs in Adobe Photoshop
- There are many sites that offer FREE LUTs such as ON1 and PremiumBeat
Using LUTs in dslrBooth
When setting up your photo booth, you can select which LUTs will be available to guests. The selection interface in dslrBooth allows you to preview each LUT effect before making it available. You can either:
- Allow guests to choose from your selected LUTs before taking their photos
- Set specific LUTs to automatically be applied to all photos
Filters are applied to all session types (photos, GIFs, boomerangs, videos), and filter selection will be available before sessions start.
Benefits of Custom LUTs
Using custom LUTs provides several advantages for your photo booth business:
- Brand consistency: Create a signature look that distinguishes your photo booth service
- Event matching: Design LUTs that complement specific event themes or color schemes
- Professional quality: Elevate the look of your photos beyond standard filters
- Seasonal variety: Create different looks for different times of year or occasions
The ability to create and use custom LUTs gives you creative control over the final look of your images, helping you deliver a more premium photo booth experience to your clients.
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