Convert LOG to Rec.709 in Premiere Pro (No LUTs Needed)

In this video, I show you how to convert LOG footage to Rec.709 instantly in Premiere Pro using the new Color Management system — without using LUTs. This Premiere Pro color management tutorial explains how LOG color grading works in Premiere Pro version 25 and above, and how Adobe can now automatically convert S-Log, C-Log, V-Log, and other LOG footage into proper Rec.709 with correct contrast and saturation. If you shoot LOG and struggle with flat, desaturated footage, this workflow will completely change how you color grade in Premiere Pro. You’ll learn: How Premiere Pro auto-detects LOG footage How to convert LOG to Rec.709 without LUTs Premiere Pro Color Management settings explained Project vs Sequence Color Management Why this method is better than manual LUT-based conversion This tutorial works for: Sony S-Log footage Canon C-Log footage V-Log footage Any LOG footage supported by Premiere Pro This is a non-destructive, camera-agnostic color workflow that gives you a clean Rec.709 base before creative grading. If you’re using Premiere Pro Version 25 or later, this is the correct way to handle LOG footage. 📸 Gear Used in This Video: 🎥 Camera: Sony A7S III https://amzn.to/4hbDBul 📷 Sigma 24mm f1.4 art https://amzn.to/4nNvjNE 📷 Lens: Sony 35mm f1.8 https://amzn.to/3DJ4nwq 💡 Lighting: Godox SL 150 https://amzn.to/4bD5c6y Godox Octa Softbox 90cm https://amzn.to/3XSeqpG 🎤 Microphone: Hollyland lark M2S https://amzn.to/4iuWbyw 🎬 Gimbal/Tripod: DJI Ronin Rs3 Mini https://amzn.to/4izvIQG 🔗 Some of these are affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting the channel! #premierepro #colorgrading #logfootage