This guide aims to simplify the distinction between Colourlab AI Creator and Colourlab AI Pro, helping you choose the best solution for your workflow.
Colourlab AI Creator
•Functionality:
Colourlab AI Creator is a desktop-only application designed to integrate seamlessly with DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere, and Final Cut Pro.
•Workflow:
•Fetch your timeline directly from one of these applications.
•Perform automated AI grading using all Colourlab AI features.
•Push grades back to your timeline in real time for immediate results.
•Limitations:
Creator is restricted to working in ARRI Log C and requires an additional add-on (Tinman) for handling RAW files.
Colourlab AI Pro
•Includes Everything in Creator:
The Pro version contains the same desktop application as Creator, offering identical core functionality.
•Additional Features:
1.Colourlab AI Server:
•Enables floating licenses, allowing multiple users to access Colourlab AI plugins across different systems.
2.Colourlab AI OFX Plugin:
•Fully integrates Colourlab AI within DaVinci Resolve as a plugin.
•Works in any color space (unlike the Creator desktop, which is limited to ARRI Log C).
•Handles all RAW files without requiring Tinman.
•Seamlessly integrates into color-managed workflows and custom node structures.
•Note: The plugin does not include batch processing, which is exclusive to the desktop application.
3.Look Designer OFX Plugin:
•Industry-standard for film emulation, adopted widely by professional colorists.
•Includes the largest collection of film emulation profiles, tools for color management, LUT testing, and EL Zones for precise integration in DaVinci Resolve.
4.GrainLab OFX Plugin:
•The most advanced plugin for texture creation and grain emulation, surpassing competitors in both performance and functionality.
Which Version is Right for You?
•Choose Colourlab AI Creator:
If you are working on smaller projects, work with Premiere, Final Cut or Davinci and require desktop-only workflows.
•Choose Colourlab AI Pro:
If you are a professional colorist, need advanced tools for pro workflows, or require seamless integration into DaVinci Resolve with the added functionality of Look Designer and GrainLab plugins.
Conclusion
Both Creator and Pro deliver powerful tools for color grading, but Colourlab AI Pro offers expanded functionality and professional-grade features that cater to the most demanding workflows.
We hope this explanation helps clarify the difference between these two subscription options and guides you toward the best choice for your needs.