Color grading using davinci resolve in easy steps

 Davinci resolve

DaVinci is a renowned brand in the field of digital media software, known for its innovative and powerful tools used by professionals in the film, television, and video production industries. Developed by Blackmagic Design, DaVinci Resolve is a comprehensive editing, color correction, visual effects, and audio post-production software.

lets start correcting our footage in rec.709 if we shoot in slog or any other log format 

we will use CST for it

In this tutorial, I'm going to show my workflow which I used to color grade the kahani suno song by kafi kahlil cover by shuddi music

Cst

In the context of color grading, CST stands for Color Space Transform. Color Space Transform refers to the process of converting the color representation from one color space to another. Color spaces define the range of colors that can be represented, and different color spaces have different gamuts and characteristics.
In color grading, CST is often used when working with footage shot in different color spaces or when matching the color between various shots or cameras. It allows for accurate and consistent color reproduction throughout the grading process.
For example, if you have footage shot in the Rec. 709 color space but want to work in a wider color space like the P3 color space, you would need to perform a Color Space Transform to convert the colors from Rec. 709 to P3. This ensures that the colors are accurately represented and that the intended creative choices made during color grading are maintained.
CST is a fundamental tool in color grading workflows, allowing colorists to work with footage captured in various color spaces and ensuring color consistency and accuracy across different devices and platforms.

Color correction is the process of adjusting and enhancing the colors in a video or image to achieve a desired look or fix inconsistencies. It involves adjusting aspects like brightness, contrast, saturation, and hue to improve the overall visual appearance. Some key techniques include white balance, exposure and contrast adjustments, saturation and vibrance control, color balance and toning, and targeted corrections. Practice and experimentation are crucial for developing a good eye for color correction.

basic correction tool

1. White Balance
2. Exposure
3. Contrast
4. Saturation
5. Vibrance
6. Color Balance
7. Color Wheels
8. Curves
9. HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness)
10. Selective Color

Now the fun part start -Color Grading-

Color grading is the process of enhancing and manipulating the colors of a video or image to establish a specific visual mood, style, or tone. It involves adjusting various aspects of color, including brightness, contrast, saturation, hue, and overall color balance, to achieve a desired look or creative intent.

Follow the video tutorial below