Nikon has released nine free Image Recipes developed in collaboration with RED, bringing cinema-inspired color profiles to the Nikon ZR, Z6 III, Z50 II, Z5 II, and Zf cameras via the Nikon Imaging Cloud. The release marks another tangible outcome of Nikon’s acquisition of RED Digital Cinema in March 2024, following the launch of the cinema-focused Nikon ZR earlier this year. These Image Recipes function as baked-in picture profiles that emulate popular RED LUTs, allowing shooters to achieve cinematic looks directly in-camera without extensive post-production color grading. For those who need to turn around footage quickly or deliver non-Log material to clients, this approach offers a practical alternative to the full RAW or Log workflow. What exactly are the Image Recipes? The Image Recipes are essentially custom Picture Control profiles based on RED’s CineBias color science. Unlike traditional LUT files that can be applied in post-production, these profiles are applied in-camera during recording, producing fully baked-in footage. The approach is similar to how Sony’s S-Cinetone works on FX-series cameras, providing a ready-to-use cinematic aesthetic straight out of the camera. Nine recipes are included in the release: R1_CineBias offers a clean, cool, soft cinematic base look with subtly enhanced blues and greens while maintaining natural skin tones. R2_CineBias-T (Cool Atmosphere) wraps images in a gentle teal-green hue for a moody, introspective quality. R3_CineBias-C (Crisp Teal Contrast) delivers sharp, dramatic contrasts with a fresh, edgy feel. R4_CineBias-CC (Noir Vibes) creates an atmospheric teal tint with a moody, almost surreal aesthetic suitable for...
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