> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://support.skylum.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://support.skylum.com/editing-tools/creative-tools/mood-lut.md).

# Mood (LUT)

Apply Look-Up Tables (LUTs) to your photos to achieve specific color grading and moods with ease.

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The **Mood tool** uses professional lookup tables (LUTs) to change your photo’s appearance quickly. Choose from film stocks and black and white looks — or create color grades to unlock a new style in seconds. You’ll find several built-in LUTs in the Choose LUT drop-down menu. You can also load your own lookup tables in the .cube format.

* **Choose LUT**. In this drop-down menu, you can choose a built-in LUT or a recently used LUT, or you can load your own.
* **Amount**. This slider lets you reduce the intensity of the LUT.
* **Contrast**. This slider impacts the overall contrast of the image and can be used to refine the LUT’s appearance.
* **Saturation**. This slider impacts the overall saturation of the image and can also be used to refine a LUT’s appearance.

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**Note**: If you choose a custom LUT, it will automatically be stored with your saved Luminar file and embedded into any custom Luminar template you create.
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