Integrating ACES (Academy Color Encoding System) into Blender can significantly enhance your color management workflow and render quality. Based on the provided reference, one method involves placing the necessary configuration file directly into Blender's color management directory.
Steps to Install ACEs Configuration
The core process, as described in the reference, involves obtaining a specific ACEs configuration file and placing it within Blender's color management setup.
Here's a breakdown of the steps:
- Obtain the
aces.config.ocioFile: You need a specific configuration file namedaces.config.ocio. The reference credits alphavon for a version of this file ("whose version of the Asus. Config.o I based mine on"). You would typically download this file, often as part of a larger OCIO configuration package. - Locate Blender's OCIO Directory: Find the folder where Blender stores its OpenColorIO (OCIO) configurations. The reference describes this location as "the same folder [where] SD Lots [are]", suggesting a directory containing look-up tables (LUTs) or other color management files used by Blender's default setup. This directory is usually located within Blender's installation files or user configuration folders, depending on your operating system and installation type.
- Paste the Configuration File: Copy the
aces.config.ociofile and any associated files (such as LUTs or other referenced configuration files, although onlyaces.config.ociois explicitly mentioned in the reference) into the located Blender OCIO directory.
By pasting the aces.config.ocio file into this specific folder, you are effectively integrating the ACEs configuration into Blender's available color management options. After restarting Blender, the ACEs configuration should appear in the Color Management panel.
This method provides a direct way to add an ACEs configuration, allowing you to leverage its benefits for more accurate and consistent color handling in your 3D projects.
