Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
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In this video I'll take you on a deep dive of 2499, a free DCTL that's been used on huge commercials and live television, and has become the go-to DRT for many pro colorists. I'll show you how to install it, use it as your DRT, and how to master its controls for more advanced look dev.
Download 2499 by Juan Pablo Zambrano here: github.com/JuanPabloZambrano/DCTL/blob/main/2499_DRT/JP_2499_DRT.dctle
And get Thatcher Freeman's RGB Chips here:
github.com/thatcherfreeman/utility-dctls/blob/main/Utilities/RGB%20Chips.dctl
00:44 What 2499 is and does
01:13 What a DRT is
02:02 Why you should use 2499 instead of a CST
02:37 2499 vs CST example 1
03:17 Example 2 - better shaping
03:36 Example 3 - better color and skin
04:22 Example 4 - color, lips, shaping
04:46 Example 5 - better density
05:40 Example 7 - better high-intensity color
05:57 Better density (and what density actually is)
07:41 How to use 2499’s controls for look development
31:31 How to install
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Grab my Voyager LUT Pack. 17 LUTs to provide beautiful looks for any type of project so you can grade faster, take every image further, and attract better and better jobs.
cullenkellycolor.com/toolkit/voyager-luts-pro or cullenkellycolor.com/toolkit/voyager-luts-essential
Get my free Kodak 2383 film print LUT for DWG and ACES here:
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Check out my ebook, The Colorist's 10 Commandments:
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Start creating your own studio-quality show LUTs, camera LUTs, and LUT packs with my pro look design plugin Contour (free trial available): cullenkellycolor.com/contour
Looking for RAW footage to work with? I use Artlist:
bit.ly/436l137
Thatcher Freeman RGB Chips:
github.com/thatcherfreeman/utility-dctls/blob/main/Utilities/RGB%20Chips.dctl -
Unlock my full pro tools, grading system & community here: https://colorist.inc
In this video I'll take you on a deep dive of 2499, a free DCTL that's been used on huge commercials and live television, and has become the go-to DRT for many pro colorists. I'll show you how to install it, use it as your DRT, and how to master its controls for more advanced look dev.
Download 2499 by Juan Pablo Zambrano here: github.com/JuanPabloZambrano/DCTL/blob/main/2499_DRT/JP_2499_DRT.dctle
And get Thatcher Freeman's RGB Chips here:
github.com/thatcherfreeman/utility-dctls/blob/main/Utilities/RGB%20Chips.dctl
00:44 What 2499 is and does
01:13 What a DRT is
02:02 Why you should use 2499 instead of a CST
02:37 2499 vs CST example 1
03:17 Example 2 - better shaping
03:36 Example 3 - better color and skin
04:22 Example 4 - color, lips, shaping
04:46 Example 5 - better density
05:40 Example 7 - better high-intensity color
05:57 Better density (and what density actually is)
07:41 How to use 2499’s controls for look development
31:31 How to install
--------
Get Hollywood-quality grades using tools built by the Oscar-winning filmmaker that built the Joker LUT, and the cinematographer behind Star Wars VIII and Knives out: cullenkellycolor.com/genesis
Grab my Voyager LUT Pack. 17 LUTs to provide beautiful looks for any type of project so you can grade faster, take every image further, and attract better and better jobs.
cullenkellycolor.com/toolkit/voyager-luts-pro or cullenkellycolor.com/toolkit/voyager-luts-essential
Get my free Kodak 2383 film print LUT for DWG and ACES here:
http://procolor.ist/freelut
Check out my ebook, The Colorist's 10 Commandments:
cullenkellycolor.com/toolkit/colorists-ten-commandments
Start creating your own studio-quality show LUTs, camera LUTs, and LUT packs with my pro look design plugin Contour (free trial available): cullenkellycolor.com/contour
Looking for RAW footage to work with? I use Artlist:
bit.ly/436l137
Thatcher Freeman RGB Chips:
github.com/thatcherfreeman/utility-dctls/blob/main/Utilities/RGB%20Chips.dctl -
