This report provides a comprehensive overview of the Kodak 5218 and 2395 stock combination, the modern utility of using LUTs (Look-Up Tables) to emulate this workflow, and resources for downloading them.
Mastering the Hollywood Look: Ultimate Kodak 5218 to Kodak 2395 LUT Guide
The print stock is where the "look" is born. is a high-contrast, low-saturation print film designed for projection.
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If you are using Blackmagic Design's software, you already have access to incredible color science. You can use DaVinci Wide Gamut (DWG) to build a node tree that emulates negative-to-print workflows natively without needing external LUT files.
The and Kodak 2395 pairing offers a classic cinematic look that combines the fine grain and high speed of a 2000s-era color negative film with the high-contrast finish of a vintage teleprint stock. This specific combination is often sought after to replicate the aesthetic of high-end Hollywood productions from the early digital-intermediate era. Film Stock Profiles Kodak Vision2 500T 5218
Lower your highlights or gain slider on your input node. Let the LUT's natural roll-off smooth out the bright areas of your image. Download Your Kodak 5218 Kodak 2395 LUT
In traditional filmmaking, the "look" was defined by two stages: the (what the camera recorded) and the print (what the audience saw in the theater). Kodak 5218 (Vision2 500T)