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This document outlines a detailed color grading node tree setup for grading wedding raw footage using DaVinci Resolve 19.2, focusing on achieving a cinematic and romantic look. It includes steps for input adjustments, primary color correction, white balance, skin tone refinement, and creative looks, along with tips for maintaining consistency and preserving natural skin tones. Additionally, it provides workarounds for limitations in the free version of the software, such as noise reduction and glow effects.

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This document outlines a detailed color grading node tree setup for grading wedding raw footage using DaVinci Resolve 19.2, focusing on achieving a cinematic and romantic look. It includes steps for input adjustments, primary color correction, white balance, skin tone refinement, and creative looks, along with tips for maintaining consistency and preserving natural skin tones. Additionally, it provides workarounds for limitations in the free version of the software, such as noise reduction and glow effects.

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Here’s a detailed color grading node tree setup tailored for grading wedding raw footage using the

If you're using DaVinci Resolve 19.2 (Free Version) for grading wedding raw footage, here's a
detailed and efficient node tree tailored for creating a cinematic and romantic look while adhering to
the software's limitations.

Detailed Color Grading Node Tree

1. Input Node (RAW Adjustments)

• Purpose: Prepare the raw footage for grading.

• Actions:

o Open Camera RAW settings.

o Set Color Space and Gamma (e.g., Blackmagic Design Film, ARRI LogC, etc.).

o Adjust exposure, ISO, and white balance.

o If using non-RAW footage, use this node for basic adjustments

2. Primary Color Correction

• Purpose: Establish a balanced base image.

• Actions:

o Adjust Lift, Gamma, and Gain to set proper black, midtone, and white points.

o Use the Contrast and Pivot sliders to enhance overall contrast.

o Add saturation (~50–60) to bring out natural colors.

o Use the Waveform Monitor to check luminance balance.

3. White Balance & Color Temperature

• Purpose: Correct the overall color temperature.

• Actions:

o Use the Color Wheels or Temperature slider to warm the footage (ideal for wedding
vibes).

o Adjust the Tint slider to fix green/magenta shifts.

o Check the Vectorscope for neutral grays or accurate skin tones.

4. Skin Tone Refinement

• Purpose: Perfect the skin tones, which are critical in wedding videos.

• Actions:

o Use HSL Qualifiers to isolate skin tones.

o Refine the selection using Matte Finesse (denoise and blur).

o Slightly warm skin tones or enhance their softness using Midtone Details.
o Ensure skin tones align with the skin tone line on the Vectorscope.

5. Creative Look (LUT or Custom Styling)

• Purpose: Add a stylized or cinematic look.

• Actions:

o Apply a wedding LUT (soft pastel or warm tones), ensuring subtlety.

o Alternatively, manually adjust:

▪ Hue vs Hue: Shift greens to a teal or pastel tone.

▪ Hue vs Saturation: Desaturate harsh greens and blues.

▪ Enhance warm tones (golden yellows, soft pinks).

6. Selective Adjustments (Power Windows)

• Purpose: Highlight the subject and de-emphasize distractions.

• Actions:

o Add a Circular Power Window to brighten the couple.

o Use gradient power windows to enhance natural light or mimic a golden hour effect.

o Feather the windows for smooth transitions.

7. Highlight & Shadow Refinement

• Purpose: Soften the highlights and add detail to shadows.

• Actions:

o Use Log Wheels to adjust highlights and shadows independently.

o Use Custom Curves:

▪ Create a subtle "S-curve" for contrast.

▪ Reduce highlights slightly for a dreamy, cinematic feel.

8. Vignette

• Purpose: Focus attention on the couple or key details.

• Actions:

o Create an inverted Circular Power Window.

o Slightly darken the edges.

o Feather the vignette heavily to avoid harsh transitions.

9. Midtone Enhancements

• Purpose: Emphasize wedding elements like flowers, decor, or attire.


• Actions:

o Use Hue vs Luminance to brighten specific colors.

o Enhance white tones (e.g., wedding dress) for a clean, pure look.

10. Sharpening

• Purpose: Add clarity to the footage without over-sharpening.

• Actions:

o Use the Sharpening Tool in the Color tab.

o Set the radius to 0.48–0.50 for a subtle effect.

o Avoid sharpening skin tones excessively.

11. Final Output Adjustments

• Purpose: Prepare the footage for export.

• Actions:

o Adjust overall gamma, saturation, or contrast for consistency.

o Check the Parade and Waveform scopes to ensure no clipping.

o Perform final tweaks to match shots across the timeline.

Node Tree Layout

1. Node 1: RAW Adjustments (or Input Transform for LOG footage).

2. Node 2: Primary Correction (Exposure & Contrast).

3. Node 3: White Balance & Tint.

4. Node 4: Skin Tone Refinement.

5. Node 5: Creative Look (LUT or Manual Adjustments).

6. Node 6: Selective Adjustments (Power Windows).

7. Node 7: Highlight & Shadow Refinement.

8. Node 8: Vignette.

9. Node 9: Midtone Enhancements.

10. Node 10: Sharpening.

11. Node 11: Final Output Adjustments.

Workarounds for Free Version Limitations

Noise Reduction

• Use third-party plugins or reduce noise manually:

o Adjust shadows to mask noise in dark areas.


o Avoid pushing ISO in-camera to minimize noise at the source.

Glow Effects

• Simulate glow by duplicating the footage, adding a blur, and blending it back in Lighten or
Add mode in the Edit tab.

Tips for Wedding Footage

1. Maintain Consistency: Match shots across different cameras or lighting conditions.

2. Preserve Skin Tones: Always ensure they remain natural and slightly warm.

3. Use Scopes: Continuously monitor the Waveform, Parade, and Vectorscope.

4. Soft and Romantic Aesthetic: Avoid overly harsh contrasts or saturation.

5. Save as Power Grade: Save your node setup for reuse in future wedding projects.

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