A7s Color Grading Question

timmilgram

timmilgram

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I just finished my first video using the A7s; a spec commercial for Kikkoman. I shot on a Tamron 24-70mm using the PP3 color profile. I didn't do any kind of color correction in post and still like the look of it! I usually do some small amount of Unsharp Mask in Premiere as a bare minimum, but when I do it to this footage I notice an instant loss of detail in the shadows. I also tried some of the ColorVision LUTs but they seem to be a bit much. Any ideas on how I can subtly enhance this footage? I'm pretty happy with it as it is but totally open to suggestions.

Here's a private Vimeo link to the rough draft:

https://vimeo.com/105015652

pass: colorme
 
Try using Resolve and playing around with LOG and LGG. Changes the values for LOW and HIGH and get a nice curve going and then LGG to taste. I usually mix down the LUTs a bit because they do tend to come in hot. This looks like a really good place to start save for maybe being a little too warm. Subjective but I'd cool it down a bit and add some snap.
 
cyork said:
Try using Resolve and playing around with LOG and LGG. Changes the values for LOW and HIGH and get a nice curve going and then LGG to taste. I usually mix down the LUTs a bit because they do tend to come in hot. This looks like a really good place to start save for maybe being a little too warm. Subjective but I'd cool it down a bit and add some snap.
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Thanks for your suggestions! Made a few changes... didn't want to go too far with it but I cooled it down a bit and added sharpness.

Here's an updated draft:

https://vimeo.com/105191937
password: wednesday
 
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