LookBank

Contrast Strength: Adjusts the intensity of the selected contrast preset. 

Split Strength: Controls how strongly the selected split preset is applied

Palette Strength: Sets the overall strength of the selected palette preset

Modifier Strength: Adjusts the influence of the active modifier preset on the image. 

Contrast Preset: Select from 10 contrast curves, each offering a different tonal shape and strength to control image luminance shape.

Split Preset: Choose from 10 split tone models that apply unique highlight and shadow tinting for targeted tonal separation.

Palette Preset: Choose from 10 split tone models that apply unique highlight and shadow tinting for targeted tonal separation.

Modifier Preset: Apply one of 10 saturation modifiers that adjust how saturation behaves across different tonal regions for refined colour control.

Clamp Input: Restricts negative input values. Recommended if your workflow generates negatives that may cause artifacts in certain colour spaces.

Switch Palette and Modifier: Switches the processing order between the palette and modifier presets. Recommended for lower saturation looks.

LookBank is a look-development tool designed for DaVinci Intermediate that lets users create strong, bold looks quickly by mixing and matching presets across four modules—Contrast, Split, Palette, and Modifiers—each with adjustable strength sliders. It’s an ideal option for projects where speed is essential or when a simple, all-in-one solution is preferred over managing multiple fully controllable separate tools. Because it’s fast and easy to experiment with, LookBank is great for quickly trialling ideas and building looks to see what works, which can later be refined with more detailed tools if needed. This tool will especially appeal to colourists working under tight deadlines, as well as editors and content creators who want impactful looks without investing extra time or money into complex toolsets. 

You can essentially think of LookBank as a massive, modular bank of LUTs or looks—hence the name. While traditional LUTs are fast and efficient, they often come with a major limitation: everything is baked in, from contrast and split tone to palette and overall colour. LookBank solves this by breaking those components into separate, adjustable presets with individual strength sliders, giving you the speed of a LUT with the flexibility to tailor each element to your project.

Not exactly—none of the presets are modelled on specific film stocks, as all presets have been built from scratch. However, many have been designed with filmic qualities in mind. You’ll find split schemes with a retro or vintage aesthetic, modifier presets that evoke a bleach bypass look, and contrast curves with the soft rolloff and character of faded film—all crafted to give your grades a cinematic edge without being tied to any one reference.

This will ultimately depend on user feedback and experience. If there’s strong demand for new presets—and they genuinely fill a gap in the current tool—I’ll absolutely consider adding more in future updates. The goal is to keep the tool purposeful, not bloated, so any additions will be thoughtful and based on real creative needs.