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Develop Log vs PolaFilm

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Develop Log compared with PolaFilm
DetailDevelop Log logo Develop LogPolaFilm logo PolaFilm
What it doesColor grade Log video on iPhone and iPad with official LUTs, film looks, DaVinci-style controls, and an AI colorist AI photo editor for creating Polaroid effects, film color grading, and light effects
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PricingFree plan includes official restore LUTs, exposure, white balance, contrast, wheels and curves, official film looks, and HEVC 10-bit SDR/HDR export. Pro is $9.99/month and adds secondary grading, texture tools, LUT import, and AI Grade with weekly allowance. Max is $99.99/month with 20 times Pro's w Free: 2 standard exports per day for guests, 4 per day for registered users. Paid points: 10 points at 10,000 VND (~10 standard images), 20 points at 20,000 VND (~20 standard images), 50 points at 50,000 VND (~50 standard images). Export costs: 1 point per standard quality image, 3 points per origin
Key features
  • Official restore LUTs for Apple Log and DJI formats
  • Multi-layer grading: primary, secondary, and texture adjustments
  • AI Grade colorist powered by Anthropic's Claude
  • White balance in Kelvin with eyedropper and auto white balance
  • Real-time 4K preview at 16-bit color on GPU
  • HDR from SDR grade with HLG format
  • Portrait masks for automatic subject and background separation
  • Import custom LUTs and save grades as reusable looks
  • Live Photos creation from video frames
  • Support for 10 video formats including Apple Log, D-Log M, and HLG
  • AI lighting effects and background replacement
  • Sunlight and window shadow effects created with AI
  • Sunset and cinematic contrast lighting
  • Polaroid frame creation
  • Online film color grading
  • Vintage frames
  • Direct browser export
  • Weather effects like snow and rain
  • Portrait retouching with frequency separation
What makes it different
  • Camera makers' official LUTs for accurate Log restoration
  • AI colorist that measures scopes and grades like a professional
  • DaVinci-style multi-layer grading workflow on mobile
  • Full frame always visible with picture-first interface
  • Free tier includes core grading and official film looks
  • AI prioritizes preserving faces and original composition while applying effects
  • Extensive collection of 317 film color filters and 197 frame styles
  • Portrait retouching preserves natural skin texture while removing blemishes
  • Cloud storage for MAX members saving up to 5 projects
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