How to Import and Apply Any LUT on a Sony FX3

Step 1: Prepare the LUT File

1. Format Your Memory Card:

   • Insert an SD or CFexpress card into your computer and format it.

2. Create the Required Folder Structure:

   • For SD cards: create the following path:
     PRIVATE/SONY/PRO/LUT

   • For CFexpress cards: create:
     SONY/PRO/LUT

3. Copy the LUT File:

   • Place your .cube LUT file into the LUT folder.

Step 2: Import the LUT to Your Sony FX3

1. Insert the Card Into the Camera.

2. Open the Menu:

   • Go to:
     Exposure/Color > Color/Tone > Manage User LUTs > Import/Edit.

3. Import the LUT:

   • Select an empty user slot and import your LUT from the card.

Step 3: Apply the LUT for Monitoring and Recording

1. Enable Log Shooting (S-Log3):

   • Go to:
     Shooting > Image Quality/Rec > Log Shooting Settings

   • Set Log Shooting to On.

2. Select the LUT:

   • Go to:
     Exposure/Color > Color/Tone > Select LUT

   • Choose your imported LUT from the list.

3. Apply the LUT to Your Recording:

   • In Log Shooting Settings, turn Embed LUT File to On if you want the LUT embedded as metadata (not baked in, but applied during editing).

4. Monitor with the LUT Applied While Filming:

   • Turn on Display LUT under Exposure/Color > Color/Tone to preview the LUT on your screen.