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Custom LUT Creation for Cruise

Professional video production services

Custom LUT design for unique visual styles. — tailored for cruise professionals.

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Our Process

Three steps to your perfect video

01

Color Analysis & References

We review all footage, identify exposure issues, and define the target color palette with mood references and LUT exploration.

Technical details
Waveform/vectorscope analysis in DaVinci Resolve, reference frame matching, dailies review.
02

Primary & Secondary Grading

Shot-by-shot color correction for consistency, then creative grading with power windows and secondary adjustments.

Technical details
DaVinci Resolve Studio with calibrated FSI monitor, node-based grading, custom LUT creation.
03

HDR & Final Master

Broadcast compliance check, HDR/SDR delivery, and export of custom LUTs for your future productions.

Technical details
Dolby Vision/HDR10 mastering, Rec.709 and Rec.2020 delivery, .cube LUT package for on-set reference.

Good to know

Every project includes a dedicated project manager and clear milestones with approval checkpoints.

All final deliverables are yours — full ownership and usage rights included with every project.

Why Cruise Needs Custom LUT Creation

In the Cruise sector, professional video content has become essential for standing out in a competitive market. Whether you need promotional material, training content, or brand storytelling, Custom LUT Creation delivers measurable results that transform how cruise professionals communicate with their audience.

Specific Challenges for Cruise

Cruise line video production must sell a floating city — the challenge of conveying the scale and variety of a 300-meter ship with 15 restaurants, a Broadway theater, a water park, and 2,000 cabins in a 90-second film. The content strategy segments by audience: luxury cruise films (Ponant, Silversea) emphasize intimate exclusivity with 200 guests and port-intensive itineraries, while mass-market lines (MSC, Costa) focus on family entertainment and value for money. Cabin category videos are critical for upselling — showing the difference between an inside cabin and a balcony suite justifies the 2-3x price premium. Port-of-call destination content doubles as trip inspiration and itinerary justification. Production logistics are complex: filming onboard requires coordination with hotel directors, entertainment managers, and safety officers while the ship is in active service. Seasonal repositioning cruise promotions and inaugural voyage films are high-budget tentpole content (20,000-100,000 euros), while ongoing social media content budgets run 5,000-15,000 euros per month.

Video Challenges in Cruise

Inspiring Wanderlust from a Screen

Tourism is inherently experiential — the challenge is making someone feel the warmth of a destination through a screen. Destinations with professional video content see 67% more bookings than those relying on photos alone. Yet each destination competes with thousands of others for the same traveler's attention.

The tourism industry needs content that works across the entire booking journey: inspirational destination films for awareness, practical experience videos for consideration, and testimonial content for conversion. Seasonality adds urgency — content must be ready before peak booking windows.

Success Stories & Case Studies

Boutique Hotel Brand Film

A boutique hotel chain produced immersive 3-minute films for each property. Direct bookings increased 54%, reducing OTA commission costs by €320K annually. The videos were shared 45K times on social media.

Key Benefits for Cruise

Direct Bookings & Destination Appeal

Tourism video drives direct revenue: hotel videos increase direct bookings by 54%, reducing dependency on OTAs. Destination marketing videos generate 1,200% more shares than text and images combined. Experience preview videos reduce cancellation rates by 18% as travelers arrive with accurate expectations.

Our Custom LUT Creation Process

Color Grading Process

1. Color Analysis: We review all footage, identify exposure/white balance issues, and establish the target look with mood references and LUT exploration.

2. Primary Correction: Exposure normalization, white balance correction, and overall color balance across all shots for consistency.

3. Creative Grade: Scene-by-scene color grading to achieve the desired mood, with custom power windows, secondary corrections, and film emulation.

4. Final QC: Broadcast compliance check (if needed), HDR/SDR delivery, and export of custom LUTs for future use.

What Makes Custom LUT Creation Unique

LUT creation builds a custom color lookup table that encodes your signature visual style into a reusable file — applicable in-camera, in editing software, or on set via a monitor. We design the LUT based on your reference images, brand colors, and target aesthetic, testing it across diverse skin tones, lighting conditions, and exposure ranges to ensure it holds up in real-world use. We deliver in .cube format (compatible with DaVinci Resolve, Premiere, Final Cut, and most cinema cameras) in both 33-point and 65-point resolutions. Turnaround is 3-5 business days. This is ideal for brands, creators, and DPs who want consistent color across shoots without re-grading every project.

What You Receive

You receive: color-graded master in ProRes/DPX, custom LUT package, before/after comparison frames, HDR and SDR versions, and color-consistent stills for marketing.

Technical Specifications

Software: DaVinci Resolve Studio, Baselight | Monitoring: FSI DM250, calibrated Rec.709/P3/Rec.2020 | Formats: ACES workflow, CDL, .cube LUT export | HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG

Getting Started with Custom LUT Creation for Cruise

Ready to elevate your Cruise brand with professional custom lut creation? Our team combines deep industry expertise with advanced production techniques to deliver content that drives real results. Contact us for a free consultation and custom quote — no commitment required.

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Let's discuss your custom lut creation needs for cruise. Free consultation and custom quote — no commitment required.

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