How To EASILY Color Correct and Grade Fujifilm F-LOG Footage | Fujifilm Eterna LUT
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A couple of weeks ago, I got to play around with the Fujifilm GFX100S—yes, the medium format beast—and I was blown away, especially by its video capabilities. We’re talking internal 4:2:0 10-bit F-Log and even 4:2:2 10-bit if you're recording externally. Super impressive.
Why Shoot in F-Log?
If you’re new to F-Log (Fujifilm’s version of log footage), it’s basically a way to retain as much dynamic range and color detail as possible. The footage looks flat and gray out of camera—but don’t panic! That’s normal. The magic happens in post when you bring all the colors back to life.
Quick Tips for Shooting in F-Log
Expose to the right (ETTR) – try to overexpose by 1–2 stops for best results.
Use your camera’s exposure tools to help (zebras, waveform, histogram, etc.).
F-Log View Assist is a life-saver—it gives you a preview of what your final image could look like, even though it doesn’t affect the actual footage.
How to Color Correct F-Log Footage (The Easy Way)
I edited my clips in Premiere Pro, but this works in almost any editor. Here’s how to bring your F-Log footage to life:
Download the official Fujifilm LUTs
Grab them from Fuji’s site (link in the video description). There are several options depending on your camera model.Apply a LUT in Premiere Pro
Go to the Color workspace.
Under Basic Correction, click Input LUT > Browse.
Choose one of Fuji’s LUTs (I like the F-Log to Eterna one—it’s got that classic Fuji film look).
Tweak it a little
You can bump the contrast, adjust shadows/blacks, or play with saturation. Use Lumetri Scopes to make sure your levels look good.Try different LUTs
For a more neutral look, try the F-Log to WDR/Rec709 LUT. It gives you a clean base to work from if you want more control over your final grade.
A Few Quick Grading Tips
Want more summer vibes? Adjust the hue of your greens and yellows slightly warmer.
Skin tones looking dull? Boost their saturation gently using the HSL Secondary tab.
Too much yellow? Use the eyedropper tool to select and desaturate specific tones.
Here’s the thing—grading log footage doesn’t have to be scary. With the right LUT and a few small tweaks, you’ll be surprised at how quickly you can get cinematic results. And if your camera brand offers official LUTs, definitely start there. They’re built specifically for your footage and make things much easier.
