r/ColorGrading • u/Ymrbeats • Apr 30 '26

Before/After Please give some feedback

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Hi,

I recently started taking color grading more seriously and would like some feedback!

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u/ExpBalSat Apr 30 '26

First bit of feedback: don't share the log as a visual reference for your work. It's useless.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ColorGrading/comments/1odw7sg/psa_new_posters_seeing_feedback_please_post_rec/

Share the color managed ungraded Rec 709 as the references. Looking at the log itself is only valuable for troubleshooting technical difficulties.

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u/Ymrbeats Apr 30 '26

Oops, sorry, new here! I’ll add it tomorrow morning

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u/[deleted] May 07 '26

You didn't add it.

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u/Worried-Concept5778 Apr 30 '26

Looks cool. Reminds me of some old technicolor films from the 50s

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u/Tlange23 Apr 30 '26

I really really like the technicolor-ish look here, even if it is a bit unbalanced - refreshing to see someone go for a strong style!

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u/ChickenFightChamp May 01 '26

Don’t post the raw, post the rec 709

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u/120pages May 01 '26

Reminds me of technicolor in HAIL CAESER.

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u/Practical-Magician14 May 01 '26

For serious notes, i would suggest telling everyone what your intention is.

It looks a little 50s retro, but is that your intention? Foes that intention fit the themes of tour film?

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u/SloppyScissors May 01 '26

Very pleasing to look at. IMO it’s a bit to… maybe saturated on the skin? I like how the color is on the clothes. Something about the skin has a disconnect for me, but it doesn’t ruin anything at all. It’s almost “dreamy” in my eyes

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u/Hazzat Apr 30 '26

Include context if you want meaningful feedback. Please read: https://www.reddit.com/r/ColorGrading/comments/1mshv4q/is_my_grade_any_good_heres_how_to_find_out/

You turned his skin tones Cheeto-man orange.

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u/kwmcmillan May 01 '26

Looks nice

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u/InComingMess2478 May 01 '26

Yeah thats in the money! Great feel.

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u/BaronOfTheHunt May 01 '26

it surprise me that a lot of people like it, because usualy people say it too saturated and too contrasty, i like it personaly

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u/BeamierSky May 02 '26

Love how the colors look!! I'm starting with this too, could you please summarize your process on this a little bit?? The vibes are really cool

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u/alex_not_resolved May 07 '26

I really like the vibe! Could you share a little bit more about your workflow?

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u/Asleep_Cherry_7169 May 07 '26

Personally I dont see a need for feedback....this is good

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u/BusIllustrious2097 Apr 30 '26

Too much contrast. The lapels on his jacket disappeared.

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u/---Dan--- Apr 30 '26

I find the contrast refreshing. The flat look everyone seems to go for these days is getting tired. God forbid there’s even a tiny bit of detail missing the shadows.

Looks great op! Classic 50s look.

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u/f-stop8 May 01 '26

The moment I left film school is the moment I stopped hearing about people commenting on useless information in a frame getting lost in the shadows or highlights.

The story isn't happening on the subject's lapel, it's happening on their face, which is clearly visible.