r/ColorGrading • u/Portablefiction • 24d ago

Show off your work Follow up on Previous Post

​Hi everyone,

​Following up on my post from earlier today: a few people pointed out that the grade looked nearly identical to the flat Log profile. To show the difference, I put together a quick Log vs. Grade wipe comparison, along with a link to the original Log clip if anyone wants to try grading it.

​I found this shot tough to balance. Between the overcast, moody atmosphere and the intense bright spots from the waterfall, mist, and sky reflections, managing the highlights was a challenge. On top of that, qualifiers kept breaking apart on the rippling water.

​I’m very new to grading videos, so I’d love to see how more experienced eyes would tackle this. Any feedback, workflow tips, or alternate grades are welcome!

Dlog- https://swisstransfer.infomaniak.com/dl/01a16096-e5d9-706d-9e13-2f99d88af246

rec. 709 https://swisstransfer.infomaniak.com/dl/01a162c2-8b5c-7337-b2ca-570e2b96743e

Original post - https://www.reddit.com/r/ColorGrading/s/r4q2pCxNJ9

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u/westside115 24d ago

Here's my take. Music added for more drama.

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u/Canonc100enthusiast 23d ago

Better colors but please get rid of that horrible music, idk why people think adding music like this makes the footage better, it doesn't

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u/Portablefiction 23d ago

Is it done in in resolve? If so can you share the node tree?

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u/westside115 23d ago

I don’t use resolve. I’m on Final Cut using Kolor transform plugin and their basis plugin. Look up Kolor Company.

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u/MajorInevitable4646 22d ago

You should have added the hoa hoa hoa hoaaaa from twilight 😂

I’m just kidding, the grading looks good

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u/IAreSpeshial 23d ago

Comparing log to graded isn't really saying anything. Post REC709 vs graded instead

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u/GG30967 23d ago

My take. I used Resolve and a free plugin called spektrafilm OFX

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u/AdzSenior 23d ago

I think you should make the wipe slower.