Blackmagic RAW

These preferences define the default behavior when importing Blackmagic RAW files. All options can be overridden per file in the Video Image → Source panel.


Playback and Color Science

  • Default Playback Resolution Sets the default playback resolution.

    Lower resolutions improve performance but reduce image detail.

  • Default Color Primaries Sets the default color primaries used for processing.

  • Default Color Gamma Sets the default gamma curve used for tone mapping.

  • Default Color Science Defines which Blackmagic Color Science version is used.

  • Default Embedded LUT Toggles whether the embedded LUT is automatically applied.


LUT & CDL Management

  • Blackmagic RAW LUT Folder Sets the default folder used when browsing for LUTs.

  • Pre CDL LUT Automatically applies a 3D LUT before CDL processing.

  • Enable CDL Enables or disables the default use of a CDL (Color Decision List).

  • Post CDL LUT Automatically applies a 3D LUT after CDL processing.

  • Dst Color Space Pre CDL LUT Specifies the destination color space for the Pre CDL LUT.

  • Dst Color Space Post CDL LUT Specifies the destination color space for the Post CDL LUT.


Color Level Handling

  • Dst Color Level Controls how the color range is tagged or converted:

    • Full Range (Label) – Tags footage as Full Range

    • Full Range (Convert) – Converts from Video Range to Full Range

    • Video Range (Label) – Tags footage as Video Range

    • Video Range (Convert) – Converts from Full Range to Video Range

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