The Best Cinematic LUTs for Travel Videos Shot on iPhone
Elevate your travel footage from casual to cinematic, with just few simple clicks.
Introduction: From Mobile to Magic
You’ve packed your bags, your iPhone is ready, and the landscape in front of you is breathtaking. But when you hit “record,” something's off. The footage looks… flat. Too digital. Lacking emotion.
This is where cinematic LUTs come in. Whether you’re capturing sunsets in Santorini or street food in Bangkok, the right LUT can make your iPhone travel videos look like they belong on a streaming platform, not just your Instagram story.
Why Travel Videos Need LUTs
Travel content thrives on atmosphere. It’s not just what you film, but how it feels. Shooting in Apple Log on your iPhone gives you the flexibility to preserve details, but that flat log image needs grading to shine.
LUTs allow you to instantly add:
- Color depth
- Film-like contrast
- Subtle mood shifts (warm/cool/nostalgic)
- A signature look for your content
What Makes a LUT “Cinematic”?
A cinematic LUT should do more than just “color correct.” It should tell a story.
The best LUTs for travel footage:
- Are designed for Apple Log, ensuring perfect compatibility
- Preserve natural skin tones and blue skies
- Add just enough contrast and saturation without overcooking
- Offer a filmic look reminiscent of analog film stocks
Our Top 3 LUTs for iPhone Travel Footage
Here are our handpicked LUTs that work beautifully with travel content shot in Apple Log:
🎞️ Kodak Vision3 LUT
Inspired by Kodak Vision 3 500T film stock, this LUT gives your iPhone footage a subtle, timeless cinematic look. Perfect for golden hour, beaches, and road trips.
🎞️ Fujifilm 3513 LUT
This LUT adds a gentle split-toning, ideal for urban travel, café scenes, and lifestyle vlogs. It lifts shadows without destroying contrast.
🎞️ White Lotus LUT
Inspired by the HBO series aesthetic, this LUT is built for luxury vibes. Think rooftops, ocean resorts, tropical greenery. Soft, elegant, premium.
How to Apply LUTs on Mobile or Desktop
Option 1: On Mobile (with Blackmagic Camera App)
- Import LUTs directly in the app
- Preview the LUT while shooting
- Export with LUT baked in for quick sharing
Option 2: on Mobile ( with Liit app )
- Add your Apple Log clip
- Import your LUTs into the LUT folder of the app
- Go to filter → Imported → Apply the LUT
- Adjust contrast/sat and white balance as needed and export the clip
- Bring the clip into your favorite editing app ( CapCut, InShot, VN, etc. )
Option 3: In DaVinci Resolve ( or any other editing software )
- Add your Apple Log clip to the timeline
- Create a Color Space Transform node tree
- Apply the LUT in the final node for look + conversion
- Adjust contrast/sat and white balance as needed
Get the Look
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