Photography tips, color grading tutorials, and the story behind building Spectral.
You don't need an expensive subscription to color grade your photos. Here's how Spectral gives you professional tools directly in your browser.
3D LUTs transform the colors in your photos using a mathematical lookup table. Learn what they are, how they work, and how to use them in Spectral.
Modern browsers are more powerful than you think. WebGL, WebAssembly, and local storage make browser-based photo editing a real alternative to desktop apps.
Fujifilm's built-in film simulations produce beautiful JPGs straight out of camera. Here's how to take them one step further with targeted color grading.
Color correction fixes problems. Color grading creates a mood. Understanding the difference helps you edit photos more intentionally.
The curves tool is the most powerful adjustment in any photo editor. Learn how to read and use RGB curves to transform your images.
RAW files give you more editing flexibility, but JPGs are often good enough. Here's an honest take on when RAW matters and when it doesn't.
Most photo editors upload your images to someone else's server. Here's why local-first editing matters and how browser technology makes it possible.
Break down the key ingredients of cinematic color grading: split toning, film fade, controlled contrast, and lens effects. Step-by-step guide with examples.
Spectral lets you export your current color grade as a reusable .cube LUT file. Here's why that's useful and how it works.