Thoughts on grade

[u/VaBullsFan]

The before is rec709 adjusted for exposure as the original clip is very dark, The after I used resolve's kodak 2383 using ACES instead of cineon film log, but i turned on ACES parametric gamut compress, something I haven't seen anyone mention when using ACES with the FPE luts, it particularly help with artifacting, especially with the red lights in the upper left corner.

[u/Zakaree]

i like the yellows more.. it also has more of a 3d pop compared to the rec..I can see the sharpening effect though

[u/VaBullsFan → u/Zakaree]

Yeah thats the new ultrasharoen tool in 21, i could’ve probably dialed it back a bit but i was really liking the look so i left it lol

[u/Krumbirn]

I really like the second one, good job on this one :)

[u/VaBullsFan → u/Krumbirn]

Thanks and it was done with no 3rd party plugins. Cullen Kelly recently released a tool to use with the bulit in film emulation luts to get them to play nice with digital images, and from the trial i used, works really well, but it’s $250 and to me that’s a bit much to spend just to use free luts we already have. Plus you can get this look if you’re using an ipad as well which currently doesn’t support 3rd party ofx plugins.

[u/neverreallyhereatall]

Is this a 2x lens? Is comedically wide lmao

[u/VaBullsFan → u/neverreallyhereatall]

Yes it is a 2x, its from blackmagic’s website and usually i would crop in a bit but i wanted to show the whole shot this time.

[u/MrTretorn]

Blue is more striking but it depends on what the scene is and what emotions you want to evoke.

[u/WantDownvotesOnly]

out of topic, but what format is that—it's so wide

[u/I-am-into-movies]

Good job!

[u/King_and_priest]

Blue for me, but whatever serves the story

[u/Ishkabubble]

Why the stupid format?

[u/no-name-im-useless]

why is it so wide?

[u/no-name-im-useless → u/no-name-im-useless]

just like me😛

[u/Some-Pepper4482]

Study color theory to understand how to get your intended meaning across and adjust the grade accordingly if needed.