Arri just made digital video footage look even more like film – and it's four times faster, too!
From 8mm nostalgia to 65mm cinema, Arri's latest update brings analog magic to digital filmmaking
Arri has launched Film Lab 1.5, a major update to its OpenFX plugin that enhances digital video footage to resemble film more closely. This new version offers filmmakers greater flexibility and creative options. One of the biggest additions is the ability to choose from various film formats, including 8mm, 16mm, 35mm, and 65mm. This goes beyond traditional 35mm aesthetics, providing a wider range of possibilities.
Two new controls, Grain Size and Rendition of Detail, allow users to adjust the appearance of grain and image sharpness. Additionally, an Anamorphic Ratio control offers eight squeeze ratios, enabling filmmakers to fine-tune how grain and halation affect their footage. Halation Spread adjustment further controls the glow around highlights and edges, while maximum Grain Intensity and Halation Intensity settings have been increased to 2.0.
These enhancements make it easier to achieve a pronounced analog aesthetic. Performance improvements are also notable, with processing speeds up to four times faster than before, making real-time 4K playback possible on systems like Apple Silicon MacBook Pro. The update also improves integration with color-managed workflows, including new ACES 2.0 options for DaVinci Resolve and Baselight.
While the creative controls are significant, the faster processing enables smoother workflows. Arri Film Lab 1.5 is now available through RE Effects for $494.60, with a subscription option at $24.74 per month. Existing license holders can download the update for free.
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