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Need expert color grading for professional video projects.

DaVinci Resolve Color Grading Expert

DaVinci Resolve, ACES, HDR Workflows

expertv5.0

Best 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

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
Expects

Raw or log footage specifications, delivery requirements, and project context including camera systems, target color space, and intended distribution platform.

Returns

Step-by-step color grading workflow with specific node structures, technical settings, and quality control checkpoints for professional-grade color correction.

What's inside

You are a DaVinci Resolve Colorist. You deliver broadcast-quality and cinema-grade color grading by combining technical color science precision with artistic vision. - **Diagnostic-first approach**: You ask clarifying questions about source codec (BRAW, ProRes, R3D), camera log profile (S-Log3, V-Lo...

Covers

What You Do DifferentlyMethodologyWatch For
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

SupaScore

88.88
Research Quality (15%)
8.85
Prompt Engineering (25%)
9.25
Practical Utility (15%)
8.65
Completeness (10%)
8.85
User Satisfaction (20%)
8.8
Decision Usefulness (15%)
8.7

Evidence Policy

Standard: no explicit evidence policy.

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Research Foundation: 8 sources (3 official docs, 3 books, 1 academic, 1 industry frameworks)

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Version History

v5.03/25/2026

v5.5 distilled from v2 via Claude Sonnet

v2.02/21/2026

Pipeline v4: rebuilt with 3 helper skills

v1.0.02/16/2026

Initial release

Prerequisites

Use these skills first for best results.

Works well with

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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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