What It Does
qp Nuclear LUT applies log-to-linear color space conversions to log-encoded footage in After Effects, displaying colors correctly while preserving over-bright values. It replicates the behavior of Nuke’s read and write nodes, letting you work with log footage in a linear workflow without clipping highlights.
The plugin works at 32-bpc in After Effects when set to a linear working space. You’ll need to enable Preserve RGB in Interpret Footage settings to prevent unwanted color space transforms.
Key Features
To Linear (In). Converts log-encoded footage to After Effects’ linear space, simulating Nuke’s read node. Apply this at the start of your compositing chain to properly view log footage.
From Linear (Out). Converts back to log encoding at the end of your composite. Use this when delivering in log space or when your pipeline requires log output.
Clamping control. Optional clamping for negative values below the black point. Only recommended when outputting to non-log spaces like Rec.709, not for log-to-log workflows.
Extensive format support. Includes LUTs for Alexa V3 LogC, Cineon, Canon C-Log, Panalog, PLogLin, RedLog, Sony SLog, Sony SLog2, ViperLog, sRGB, Rec.709, Gamma 1.8, and Gamma 2.2.
Who It’s For
Useful for compositors working with log-encoded camera footage in After Effects who need proper color display in a linear workspace. Particularly relevant if you’re used to Nuke’s color pipeline and want similar behavior in After Effects. Works best in 32-bit float projects where over-bright values matter, such as when compositing VFX elements into log footage or grading log clips before final delivery.
Pricing
Pay-what-you-want with a suggested price of $14.99 (individual users). Businesses and teams pay the suggested price for a valid license. One-time purchase.