C100: Dealing with Canon Log in FCPX

[draculr]

I am evaluating FCPX for use with the C100. One thing that would help speed things up for me would be the ability to apply a LUT to C-Log footage. When using Resolve it is easy, the LUTs for Canon Log to rec709 and video are built in and provide a great starting point for grading. However, I don't want to always have to pop clips open in Resolve. Sometimes I just want to do a quick edit and quickly applying a LUT to a bunch of clips is handy.

Surely someone here shoots with C-Log and uses FCPX, is there a quick way to apply the LUT? The only plugins I can find which do it are for dslrs or sony cameras and the LUTs seem to be built in.

 

[MattDavis]

In my slightly odd-ball workflow, it's very easy to set up a quick bend of the exposure sliders and apply a blanket 'one light' to one's selects (Opt-Cmd-V - 'Paste Effects'), though I do sometimes use Tonalizer, Nattress Curves or Magic Bullet Looks for a 'better finish'. Choice of de-logging plug-in depends on final look, time and mood.

Once editing, I tend to switch off the 'grown-up' (slow rendering) stuff and live with the Color Board's version, then once we're into the final round, I'll switch off the colour board, go back to the proper plug-ins and tweak where necessary. Sometimes, a particular scene/location/shot will favour one plug-in over another. What I've not had time for (due to the sort of work I do) is doing a final 'Picture Lock' and move into Resolve. One day, I hope. One day. Oh the fabled 'Picture Lock'. Sigh.

FWIW, I've slipped back to using Wide Dynamic Range for most stuff now - only using C-Log when there's a tricky lighting situation or extreme contrast range.