Shot in Apple log 2 on iPhone 17 pro

Rec. 709 version in the comments

If I ask myself the question “is it too much?” then is it actually too much?

Your thoughts on the grade?

I'm a Sound Designer trying to improve my video production skills in order to mix these 2 fantastic worlds. Let me know what you think ! ❤️

I've just learned about graphs and tried it ....it is good or not ? What can I improve??

Hey everyone,

I'm looking to connect with anyone who's worked on CGI projects with HDR color grading, specifically a Blender-to-DaVinci Resolve pipeline. I feel like I'm missing a "universal method" that keeps color consistent from render to final grade, and I'd love to compare notes with people who've solved this.

Here's my current setup:

• Rendering out of Blender as 16-bit EXR
• Importing into DaVinci Resolve for color grading
• Monitoring through a Decklink Mini 4K card into an LG C3 for HDR preview

The problem: every display I check on shows noticeably different colors. I know a Decklink + consumer OLED isn't a full reference-grade setup, but consider my ipad and iphones display as the true color here. After tesing on few other device I'd still expect more consistency than what I'm getting, so I suspect there's something wrong in my process rather than just "cheap hardware."

A few things I'm unsure about:

• What color space/OCIO config should I be using in Blender for an EXR render that's meant to go into an HDR grade later (ACES? Filmic? AgX?)
• How should Resolve's color management be set up to correctly interpret those EXRs without double-applying transforms
• What's the right way to calibrate/profile the LG C3 for use as a grading reference monitor, and whether the Decklink Mini 4K is even capable of outputting a "trustworthy" HDR signal for grading, or if I need different hardware
• Any recommended LUTs, node setups, or calibration tools people use to keep CGI renders and the final HDR grade visually consistent across devices and getting proper HDR output

If you've worked on CGI/VFX projects with HDR deliverables, I'd really appreciate hearing how your pipeline is structured, what mistakes to avoid, and what hardware/software combo actually gave you reliable, repeatable color.

Thanks in advance to anyone willing to share their experience!

I bought a used Nikon d3000 three months ago. I prefer warm and soft tones like peach, violet, and gold. Color grading is fun to experiment with but I fear I have become biased towards certain colors. How can I improve these photos? Is edit 1 better than 2?

what is the name of the soft and muted cinematography and color grading you often see in japanese movies from the 1990s and 2000s? i’ve noticed it in movies like april story, love letter, a gentle breeze in the village, the taste of tea and many others from this era.

the colors often look pale and slightly washed out with low contrast and soft natural lighting. there’s also this empty or minimalist quality to the image. it gives the movies such a nostalgic and peaceful vibe. like slightly faded image makes everything feel like a memory from another time

is there a specific name for this cinematography or color grading style? and how would you recreate this look today?

Is this ok for sunrise shot? I just want it to look realistic as it’s for a documentary.

I’ve made this short film and I think it’s good except one section is just so dark. I’m not sure what to do.

Can anyone take a look at it and tell me if it’s salvageable?

i’m making a short film for the first time and it looks like i’m gonna have to do a lot of post-production by myself. does anyone have any tips? what software should i use? what should be prioritized and what should be saved for last?

Hi color graders! posting here too, seekjng advice about color calibration tools /software. Thanks in advance!

Curious whether anyone has his powergrade?

I'm using Movavi 2023 and urgently need that filter imitation

Hi!
I am currently color grading on premiere, have shot with a Sony FX6, and plan to export in 4K.

In some of my graded footage, i am getting these lines? I’m not sure if i’ve messed with the exposure or curvatures too much, but i can’t seem to find the fix.

Please help!

Ok. Right off the bat. Not in any one’s league here but I respect the knowledge. So don’t beat me up for asking a dumb question. I just shot some footage on an iPhone (just needed some quick shots for a friend so it on an insta 360 is really easy). Well when I dropped it into davinci to just do some quick cuts it looked very flat compared to what I saw on the iPhone. After working with my ChatGPT I learned about HDR vs SDR editing. I’ve only edited in SDR and have rendered in SDR on R3D raw. But using HDR was really easy and looked a lot different. I then tried it on my R3D and it did some amazing stuff. So why don’t I see much edited and rendered in HDR (I’m probably screwing up the correct terms, but basically using Rec.2100 HLG). ChatGPT suggested giving a client rendered versions of both. Just so you know by client I’m talking weddings not commercial work. Any thoughts on pros and cons of hdr vs sdr would be appreciated

Hey everyone! I'm a self-taught colorist working on a video with a nostalgic, filmic vibe.

I'd really appreciate any feedback or suggestions on the grade! Thanks in advance!

Shot on a Blackmagic PYXIS 6K with DZOFILM Vespid Primes.