Black & White LUTs — Cinematic Monochrome, Instantly
Turn any shot into a timeless frame. MoonBear’s Black & White LUTs are engineered for rich monochrome tonality—from velvet shadows and sculpted midtones to creamy highlights that never chalk out. Whether you’re channeling classic film noir, glossy fashion editorials, or modern arthouse minimalism, these LUTs deliver a premium black-and-white finish in seconds.
What’s Inside
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Handcrafted Monochrome Looks — A curated set of B&W grades ranging from soft, low-contrast editorial to punchy, high-contrast noir and silver-gelatin inspired tones.
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Elegant Tonal Separation — Deep blacks without banding, open midtones for skin texture, and highlight roll-off that feels filmic.
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Universal .CUBE Format — Works flawlessly in Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, After Effects, CapCut, and more.
Why Editors Love It
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Instant Cinema: Drop a LUT, dial the mix, and you’re production-ready.
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Skin-Friendly: Clean midtone handling keeps faces flattering—no muddy grays.
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Plays Well with Others: Stack with MoonBear Film Grain, Halation, glow, and subtle bloom for a complete film emulation.
How to Use
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Perform a quick base balance (exposure/white balance).
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Apply your preferred MoonBear B&W LUT.
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Refine: adjust mix/opacity, add contrast with curves, protect highlights, and sprinkle grain for texture.
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For a noir look: deepen blacks slightly, add a touch of halation around practicals, and flag highlights to keep detail.
Creative Directions
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Film Noir: Hard contrast, deep blacks, restrained highlights—perfect for dramatic narrative and moody music videos.
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Editorial Minimalism: Low-contrast, airy whites for fashion and lifestyle.
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Documentary Classic: Neutral midtones with gentle roll-off for an honest, archival feel.
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Modern Arthouse: Matte blacks, subtle glow, and compressed highlights for a soft, poetic aesthetic.
Compatibility
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Editors: Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, After Effects, CapCut, Sony Vegas (and more).
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Footage Types: LOG, RAW, Rec.709. Apply after your base transform (e.g., LOG → Rec.709) for most predictable results.
License
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Commercial use included. Pre-cleared for YouTube, client work, and social. For broadcast/special licensing, reach out to MoonBear.
Pro Tips
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Keep an eye on highlight roll-off—avoid clipping to preserve skin sheen and specular detail.
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Use luminance vs. saturation curves (or luma curve tools) to fine-tune contrast without crushing midtones.
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Add subtle film grain and a touch of gate weave for a convincing celluloid finish.
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If you need color accents in a B&W world, mask isolated elements (neon signs, product brand marks) before applying the LUT.
Instant Download
Ready to go monochrome? Elevate your project with MoonBear Black & White LUTs—crafted for editors who want the timeless power of film with the speed of modern workflows.