FilmConvert

FilmConvert is a color grading tool that provides film stock emulation for digital footage. It functions as a plugin integrated into popular video editing and visual effects applications, applying camera-specific color profiles and grain to simulate traditional film stock. The goal is to give footage a film-like appearance with consistent color and texture across different cameras.

The software offers a library of film stock emulations and grain textures, along with controls for exposure, white balance, color, saturation, and grain parameters such as amount, size, and texture. It supports multiple host applications, including Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, and Final Cut Pro, on macOS and Windows. Some versions include calibration packs to better match the look to specific camera models and workflows.

In practice, FilmConvert is used to craft a cinematic look quickly or to establish a starting point for further color grading. It is praised for its intuitive workflow and ability to produce a film-like aesthetic with minimal effort. Critics note that, like any emulation, the result can feel overused or generic if applied too heavily, and that digital grain cannot always perfectly replicate the nuance of traditional film stock.

Overall, FilmConvert remains a popular option among independent filmmakers and colorists seeking accessible, camera-aware film emulation within standard editing pipelines. It is one of several tools in the color-grading landscape focused on simulating the look of analog film for digital footage.