Colour grading
Looking for the look that makes your film unmistakable? Colour grading in DaVinci Resolve in a colour-managed workflow, for my own productions as well as for agencies and productions that only need the grade.
From raw footage to the finished film.
Editing, grading and mixing happen here, at my desk. Drag the slider to see what happens at each step.
Review
Data backup following the 3-2-1 rule, review and logging. Log footage looks flat: that is exactly where the dynamic range for the grade lives.
What happens- Backup on NAS and offsite
- Review on the reference display
- Logging and selecting takes
Edit
Edited in DaVinci Resolve: story, rhythm and timing, finalised in defined approval rounds.
What happens- Edited in DaVinci Resolve
- Editing keyboard with jog wheel
- Approval rounds with you
Colour
Colour grading in a colour-managed DaVinci Wide Gamut workflow on calibrated reference monitors. Skin tones, contrast and look consistent across every shot.
What happens- Blackmagic grading panel
- Calibrated ProArt monitors (100% sRGB)
- Final check on the reference display
Sound
Sound design, mixing and licensed music, monitored on Adam Audio studio monitors. Loudness to EBU R128 and platform standards.
What happens- Mixed on Adam Audio studio monitors
- Sound design and licensed music
- Loudness to EBU R128
Delivery
Delivery in industry-standard formats: ProRes masters, Rec.709 with gamma 2.4 for broadcast and 2.2 for web, in every aspect ratio.
What happens- ProRes masters and web deliverables
- 16:9, 9:16, 1:1 and 4:5
- Subtitles, versions and archive
What's included
- Colour correction and shot matching across all shots
- A distinct look for brand or campaign
- Colour management in DaVinci Wide Gamut
- Natural, consistent skin tones
- Grading for footage from other productions
- Output in Rec.709 gamma 2.4 for broadcast and 2.2 for web
From flat log to look
We shoot in RAW and log so the full dynamic range is available in the grade. First all shots are matched, then the look is built: warm and natural, cool and clean, or entirely your own.
Skin tones first
People should look like people. That is why skin tones come first, then the mood, checked on calibrated reference monitors.
Grading as a craft of its own
Shot it yourself or working with another production company? Then I take on the grade as a standalone service.
Frequently asked questions
What do you grade with?
DaVinci Resolve Studio with a grading panel, in a colour-managed DaVinci Wide Gamut workflow on calibrated monitors.
Can you grade footage from other cameras?
Yes. RAW or log footage gives the most latitude, but other formats can be integrated cleanly as well.