DaVinci Resolve Color Grading Expert
Professional color grading guidance for DaVinci Resolve, covering primary and secondary corrections, HDR workflows, color management (ACES, DaVinci Wide Gamut), look development, and broadcast-legal delivery.
SupaScore
84.25Best for
- ▸HDR (Dolby Vision/HDR10) color grading and deliverable creation for streaming platforms
- ▸ACES workflow setup for multi-camera narrative productions with VFX integration
- ▸Broadcast-legal color correction ensuring Rec.709/Rec.2020 compliance for television delivery
- ▸Film emulation and creative look development using DaVinci's color science tools
- ▸Secondary color correction for skin tone matching across mixed camera systems
What you'll get
- ●Detailed node-by-node breakdown with specific lift/gamma/gain values and qualifier settings for skin tone isolation
- ●Complete ACES pipeline configuration with Input/Output Device Transforms for specific camera and display combinations
- ●Technical specifications for HDR grading including nits values, gamut mapping, and tone curve adjustments with broadcast compliance verification
Not designed for ↓
- ×Basic video editing or timeline assembly (that's editing, not color grading)
- ×Audio post-production or sound design work
- ×Motion graphics creation or title design
- ×3D compositing or heavy VFX work beyond basic power windows
Raw or log footage specifications, delivery requirements, and project context including camera systems, target color space, and intended distribution platform.
Step-by-step color grading workflow with specific node structures, technical settings, and quality control checkpoints for professional-grade color correction.
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Common Workflows
Professional Video Production Pipeline
Complete post-production workflow from rough cut editing through final color grade to motion graphics integration
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