Peter C.
Luminar Neo presets are in fact LUTs
I bought a bundle of presets for Luminar Neo. But when I unpacked the zip file, it contained LUT files (.cube), not preset files (.lnps). The LUT files can be loaded into the Moods module and used there, but they are adjust only colours - they do not contain other stuff which is commonly found in presets, such a tone curve settings, sharpening, layers etc. An email exchange with the company (they responded promptly, which is good) suggests that by "presets" for Luminar Neo they mean only LUTs. So I feel that I have been mislead by their website, and I am pressing for a refund.
Response from Presets.ioNov 18, 2024
Thank you for your feedback! We’d like to clarify that the collection you're referring to for Luminar Neo is made up of LUTs (Look-Up Tables), not traditional presets. LUTs are a powerful tool used to apply color grading and tonality adjustments to photos, providing a quick and impactful way to change the mood or style of an image. While LUTs are different from the typical "preset" in how they function, they are designed to be easy to apply and work seamlessly within Luminar Neo’s editing workflow. If you’re looking for more detailed adjustments beyond color grading, you can always combine LUTs with other editing tools in the software to fully customize your images.