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JPLog2: Color Space for the Next-Generation of Professional Colorists

Upgrade Your Color Grading Tools with a New Level of Color Processing Precision

Why Do Professional Film and TV Colorists Need a New Color Grading Space?

The arrival of ultra-HDR cameras like the Arri Alexa 35 has introduced new challenges in modern color grading workflows. These cutting-edge cameras capture a significantly higher dynamic range than existing color grading spaces can handle, leading to limitations in accuracy of color adjustments and spatial effects. JPLog2 is the answer—a revolutionary new color space designed exclusively for colorists to overcome these challenges.

Problem 1: Dynamic Range Limitations in Existing Color Spaces

Ultra-HDR cameras like the Arri Alexa 35 capture more dynamic range than traditional grading spaces can accommodate. When working in these limited spaces, several essential tools in DaVinci Resolve fail to operate at full float precision, resulting in reduced image fidelity and limited grading flexibility.

Tools that do not operate in full float precision:

  • 3D LUTs

  • Color Warper

  • Printer Lights (12-bit integer)

  • Custom Curves & Hue vs Curves

  • Some Resolve FX & OFX Plugins

  • HDR Wheels in SDR Mode

  • Saturation & Luminance Mix in Primary Wheels

JPLog2 eliminates these limitations by offering the highest dynamic range of any color space.

Problem 2: Mid-Grey Shift Issues

Newer color spaces designed to handle increased dynamic range often lower mid-grey values, making primary grading tools unreliable. Arri Log C4, for example, has a mid-grey value as low as 285, making exposure and contrast adjustments difficult.

Tools in Davinci Resolve that do not operate as desired:

  • Primary – Lift Gamma Gain

  • Exposure

  • Contrast / Pivot

  • HDR Tools

  • Film Emulation LUTs

  • Some OFX Plugins

JPLog2 maintains an optimal mid-grey balance. Matches the mid-grey values of traditional film and Arri Log C and provides predictable exposure and contrast control in grading workflows.

Problem 3: Spatial Effects Suffer in Limited Color Spaces

When grading in a color space with a lower dynamic range than the camera captures, spatial effects such as noise reduction, sharpening, blur, and lens distortion fail to operate at their full potential, leading to suboptimal results.

Tools in Davinci Resolve that do not operate at full potential:

  • Noise Reduction

  • Glow

  • Sharpening

  • Blur

  • Lens Distortion

JPLog2 enables full-fidelity spatial effects processing. Maintains full pixel integrity for cleaner noise reduction and sharpening. It is optimized for lens effects and other advanced image treatments.

Why JPLog2 is the Ultimate Color Space for Colorists

12.46 Stops

The highest dynamic range available in any color space

400 Mid Gray

Perfect mid-grey balance for seamless grading

50 Code Value

True log encoding that assigns 50 code values per stop

Designed specifically for the Alexa 35 and other ultra-HDR cameras

JPLog2 is the only color space that guarantees full detail preservation without compromise. Unlike conventional grading spaces, JPLog2 ensures that every nuance of the image is retained, preventing highlight roll-offs and shadow compression. It is the only color space that allows grading tools to behave as intended, providing precise exposure, contrast, and color adjustments without unintended shifts or artifacts.

JPLog2 is available completely free as a DaVinci Resolve DCTL and 3D LUT

Whether you are working on high-end feature films, television, or commercial projects, you can leverage the power of JPLog2 without any cost. The DCTL version provides seamless real-time processing within DaVinci Resolve, while the 3D LUT ensures compatibility with a wide range of software and hardware, enabling consistent color management across different platforms.

Download JPLog2 Now – Completely Free!

JPLog2 has already been used on $200M+ Hollywood productions—and now it’s available to you for free.

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The Vision Behind
JPLog2: Josh Pines

JPLog2 is the brainchild of Josh Pines, one of the most influential color scientists in the industry.
Spanning iconic projects from Star Wars to Roma, The Aviator to the latest Marvel series, Josh has collaborated with some of the world's most esteemed cinematographers, directors, and studios throughout his four-decade career.
A pioneer in imaging technology, Josh has consistently pushed the boundaries of innovation—from pioneering image scanning techniques at ILM in the early '80s to leading Technicolor Digital Intermediate as Vice President of Color Imaging R&D. His contributions to AI-based image processing have set the foundation for modern color workflows.
Among his groundbreaking achievements is the Color Decision List (CDL) system, which remains the gold standard for look management decades after its inception. His legacy continues with JPLog2, a color space designed to solve the challenges of modern color grading and to redefine the future of image processing.

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