Cobalt Elite Portra Video

Cobalt Elite Video film emulations

In the past, our Kodak and Fuji film packs were renowned for capturing the unique mood of film emulsions. However, we have now taken our emulation to the next level with our high-end emulation pack. This isn’t just a mood anymore – it’s a scientific reproduction of your favourite film emulsions, brought to life on digital. Our team has spent months meticulously reducing every manageable variable in the acquisition process to ensure that we are able to offer a true emulation of these legendary film packs on digital as you can see here. We take immense pride in being pioneers in the market, offering an unprecedented level of accuracy and authenticity in our digital emulations. When it comes to video color correction, we’re delighted to provide an unshakable arsenal of emulations, characterized by the highest standards of reproduction. These emulations seamlessly integrate into the high-end video production workflow, ensuring top-notch results every step of the way.

Each colour profile is available in balanced and not-balanced versions. The balanced (B) version produces results comparable to a development and scan process that follows a fully calibrated colour workflow with the neutralization of the grey axis. The not-balanced (NB) version is acquired without considering a complete white balance calibration during scanning, providing a product familiar to those who have scanned at home or in a lab to enjoy the original mood of the emulsion.

The Elite Video packs have been meticulously crafted, employing the same precision and expertise that have become synonymous with our photo products. We’ve seamlessly integrated the modern elements necessary for today’s professional colour LUTs. Our .cubes are provided in the three most essential colour gamuts: Rec.709, DCI-P3, and Rec.2020, ensuring their remarkable effectiveness in enhancing the colour grading of any footage – from a simple corporate video to a luxurious wedding highlight reel, and even the intricately demanding world of film production.

These are premium-grade products intended for the most discerning video editors and colourists.

-Rec.709: This serves as the industry-standard colour gamut for high-definition videos.

-DCI-P3: Boasting an expanded colour gamut, it excels in High Dynamic Range (HDR) settings.

-Rec.2020: With its exceptionally wide and forward-looking colour gamut, it caters to HDR and 4K or 8K video, ensuring future-proofed versatility.

Kodak Portra 160

Portra 160, the esteemed colour-negative film emulsion created by Kodak, has been widely recognized for its exceptional qualities in the photography industry.

-Subdued Saturation: Portra 160 exhibits a slightly subdued saturation compared to some other films. 

-Warm Tones: Portra 160 often imparts a subtle warmth to the overall colour tone of the image. This warm character adds a touch of richness and nostalgia to the photographs, enhancing their emotional appeal.

-Fine Color Gradations: Portra 160 excels in capturing smooth and nuanced colour gradations. 

-Natural Skin Tones: Portra 160  reproduces a wide range of skin colours with accuracy and delicacy, ensuring that portraits appear authentic and lifelike.

<——-On the left is a sample of the grading starting from the Colour Corrected, to the  Not Balanced Portra 160 and the Balanced Portra 160.

Kodak Portra 800

The colour rendition of the Portra 800  is highly regarded, and it is known for its ability to capture vivid and true-to-life colours.

-Balanced Saturation: Portra 800 exhibits a balanced level of saturation. It offers vibrant and rich colours without being overly saturated or exaggerated.

-Neutral Color Balance: The film maintains a neutral colour balance, accurately representing white and neutral tones.

-Fine Color Gradations: Portra 800 captures smooth and subtle colour gradations effectively.

-Flattering Skin Tones: Portra 800 is known for its ability to render natural and flattering skin tones. It captures a wide range of skin colours accurately.

<——-On the left is a sample of the grading starting from the Colour Corrected, to the  Not Balanced Portra 800 and the Balanced Portra 800.