Arri Launches Film Lab 1.5 Plugin With 8mm, 16mm and 65mm Analog Formats
Arri has unveiled Film Lab 1.5, an enhanced version of its OpenFX plugin for video editing and color grading, one year following its initial release. This update introduces formats such as 8mm, 16mm, and 65mm, along with new features like Grain Size and Rendition of Detail parameters. Users will find an Anamorphic Ratio control that includes eight squeeze ratios ranging from 1.25x to 2x, and a Halation Spread control that modifies the glow around highlights. In response to user feedback, Arri has raised the maximum limits for Grain Intensity and Halation Intensity. Performance enhancements mean Film Lab 1.5 operates up to four times faster, enabling real-time 4K playback, particularly on Apple Silicon Macs. It now supports ACES 2.0 options and is available at no additional cost for current users. New users can acquire it for approximately $25 monthly or less than $500 for a lifetime license.
Key facts
- Arri released Film Lab 1.5, a major update to its OpenFX plugin for video editing and color grading workflows.
- The original Film Lab launched nearly a year ago with analog looks based only on 35mm full-frame film.
- Film Lab 1.5 adds 8mm, 16mm and 65mm film formats as new starting points.
- New parameters Grain Size and Rendition of Detail change grain scale and perceived sharpness respectively.
- Anamorphic Ratio control offers eight squeeze ratios from 1.25x to 2x for matching real-world anamorphic lenses.
- Arri doubled the maximum values of Grain Intensity and Halation Intensity after user requests for stronger analog looks.
- Film Lab 1.5 is up to four times faster, with real-time 4K playback and improved performance on Apple Silicon-powered Macs.
- New ACES 2.0 ACEScc and ACEScct input and output options support color-managed workflows in DaVinci Resolve and Baselight.
- Existing users receive Film Lab 1.5 at no extra cost; new users buy through RE:Vision Effects at about $25 per month or just under $500 for a lifetime license.
Entities
Institutions
- Arri
- RE:Vision Effects
- Apple
- DaVinci Resolve
- Baselight
- PetaPixel