

It’s a free plugin that you can use to manage your look up tables in one place. but it could use a little work. That’s where the mLUT tool from MotionVFX comes in.

Now, I hope I’m not ragging on Final Cut’s integrated color grading software too hard. If you’re interested in a curated list of the best paid plugins, check out this article by our own Logan Baker. But, those plugins usually come at a price. There are also companies - like Red Giant - who specialize in creating plugins for editing programs.

The original already works just fine, but the additions make it just a little bit better. Think of it like adding a spoiler and a NOS booster on a Nissan Skyline (shoutout Midnight Club 3 DUB Edition - if you know, you know). They’re usually created by people looking to improve their own workflows, then shared on the internet - often for a fee. Plugins are third-party add-ons that enhance certain tools in Final Cut X - or even add features that weren’t originally included in the software. Plugins enhance certain tools in Final Cut X.
