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Assimilate Live Looks
San Jose, California, United States
What it is
Assimilate Live Looks is on-set video monitoring and live grading software for production workflows from standard HD through 8K. It runs on Windows and macOS, with Windows 10 and macOS 10.15 or later listed as supported systems. A local webserver allows browser review of grades and looks on or near set, and the software can stream one or more camera feeds to YouTube, SetStream.io, or another online platform. Color tools include Lift, Gamma, Gain, CDL controls, curves, a color remapper, texture effects, skin retouch, and a chroma keyer. It can record graded QuickTime snippets and Apple ProRes formats with available camera metadata. Looks can be matched in Assimilate SCRATCH, and CDL-EDL files can be transferred to DaVinci Resolve. Listed integrations include AJA, Bluefish444, Blackmagic, and Newtek NDI equipment and workflows. A free watermarked Personal Learning Edition has no time limit. Paid options include a subscription at $89 a month, a one-year rental at $595 a year, and a permanent license at $995, paid once.
For and against
For
- Supports workflows through 8K.
- Browser-based review is available on or near set.
- Can stream one or multiple camera feeds.
- Free watermarked edition has no time limit.
- Records graded clips with available camera metadata.
Against
- Personal Learning Edition applies a watermark.
- Windows 10 or macOS 10.15 or later is listed.
- Minimum RAM is 8 GB; 32 GB or more preferred.
- Permanent license costs $995, paid once.
The verdict
Live Looks combines on-set monitoring, live grading, streaming, and recording with options to carry looks into post workflows. Its free edition is watermarked; paid licensing includes subscription, rental, and permanent choices.
Who it suits
It suits production teams that need on-set monitoring, live grading, browser review, or camera-feed streaming. It is available for Windows and macOS systems meeting its listed requirements.
Plans and prices
Monthly automatic recurring subscription
Live Looks license · Support and updates included during subscription
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Support renewal with a permanent license
For permanent license holders seeking further support and updates
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1 year rental
Live Looks license · Support and updates included during rental
Read 28 Sep 2026 · assimilateinc.com
Permanent license
Includes 1 year of support and updates
Read 28 Sep 2026 · assimilateinc.com
Site license
Unlimited licenses within your facility
Read 28 Sep 2026 · assimilateinc.com
On the record
- Browser review
- Its integrated local webserver lets users review grades and looks on set or near set through a browser interface.assimilateinc.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Company
- Assimilate Inc. says it was founded in 2004 and gives its address as San Jose, California.assimilateinc.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Free edition
- Assimilate offers a free, fully functional, watermarked Personal Learning Edition with no time limit and lists Live Looks among its products.register.assimilateinc.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Grading and effects
- Features include Lift, Gamma, Gain, CDL tools, curves, a color remapper, texture effects, skin retouch, and a chroma keyer.assimilateinc.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Hardware integrations
- The product lists support for AJA, Bluefish444, and Blackmagic video I/O; AJA KUMO and Blackmagic Smart Videohub routers; and Newtek NDI capture and output.assimilateinc.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Post workflow
- Looks can be matched in Assimilate SCRATCH and CDL-EDL files can be transferred to DaVinci Resolve.assimilateinc.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Purpose
- Live Looks provides on-set video monitoring and live grading for workflows from standard HD through 8K.assimilateinc.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Recording
- It can record graded QuickTime snippets and Apple ProRes formats, with available camera metadata included in recorded clips.assimilateinc.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Streaming
- It can live-stream one or multiple camera feeds to YouTube, SetStream.io, or another online streaming platform.assimilateinc.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Support
- The product page links to a user manual and tutorials and lists support by email at [email protected].assimilateinc.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- System requirements
- The listed minimum RAM is 8 GB, with 32 GB or more preferred; the operating systems listed are Windows 10 and macOS 10.15 or later.assimilateinc.com · read 28 Sep 2026
