Cinematic Look Made Easy In DaVinci Resolve

Name: Cinematic Look Made Easy In DaVinci Resolve
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A Colorgrading Masterclass

Created byAdi Singh

Last updated 6/2025

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What you'll learn

How to get cinematic looks using the free version of DaVinci Resolve with built-in tools and LUTs
Advanced workflows using DaVinci Resolve Studio, including Film Look Creator and Halation effects
How to use external plugins like Dehancer Pro for professional-grade film emulation (with a free trial available)
Best project settings and color management setups for both Mac and Windows to ensure accurate color output
How to color grade both Rec.709 and Log footage from cameras like Sony and Canon
Practical techniques for adjusting exposure, contrast, skin tones, vignetting, and color separation
Efficient node structures, shortcuts, and real-world workflows to speed up your editing process

Course content

5 sections • 14 lectures • 1h 32m total length

Introduction1:08
Discover a few simple techniques to create a cinematic look in DaVinci Resolve without advanced color grading or professional status, and color grade along with the provided raw clips.
Class Overview2:11
Learn cinematic looks in DaVinci Resolve by using free version tools, studio version techniques, and the Dehancer Pro plugin, with a clear path from basic color grading to film-like results.
Project Settings3:14
Configure color management in DaVinci Resolve: set color science to DaVinci YRGB, timeline to DaVinci Wide Gamut Intermediate, and output to Rec.709 Gamma 2.4; Mac users can choose Rec.709 A.

Film Look LUTs - Part 116:27
Convert footage to Cineon film log with color space transform in DaVinci Resolve, apply film LUTs on Rec.709, and refine looks using HDR color wheels, curves, and gradient masks.
Film Look LUTs - Part 29:37
Master a cinematic daylight grade in DaVinci Resolve using warmer LUTs, tweaking highlights, shadows, and primary color wheels, and refining HSV saturation for a film-like look.
Film Look LUTs - Part 34:14
Craft a dramatic film look in DaVinci Resolve by blending color space transformation to log, a lut, and layered color adjustments to selectively affect orange taxi hues.

Film Look LUTs with Slog3- Part 18:27
Master DaVinci Resolve log grading by converting to DaVinci wide gamut and Cineon film log, applying LUTs, and fine-tuning exposure, skin tone, and subtle vignetting.
Film Look LUTs with Slog3- Part 28:19
Apply film look techniques in DaVinci Resolve using Slog3 LUTs, color space transformations, and node-based adjustments to manage highlights, exposure, and skin tones.

Film Look Creator - Part 112:17
Learn to craft a cinematic look in DaVinci Resolve Studio using Film Look Creator, apply a two-node log to Rec.709 conversion, and use PowerGrade for exposure and saturation tweaks.
Film Look Creator - Part 26:27
Convert Sony log to Rec. 709, apply the film look, and brighten the subject with the magic mask. Tweak exposure, shadows, highlights, yellows, and saturation for a cinematic vibe.
Halation Tool2:11
Discover the halation tool in DaVinci Resolve Studio to create a soft, dreamy cinematic look with edge glow and red highlights; adjust strength and apply to the final clip.
Film Grain1:11
Enhance footage in DaVinci Resolve by applying film grain, adjusting opacity to shape texture, and selecting grain types such as 8mm or 50d to achieve a cinematic look with halation.

Dehancer PlugIn Tool16:26
Discover how to achieve cinematic looks in DaVinci Resolve using the Dehancer plug-in, including installation, film emulation, and fine-tuning with Fujifilm and Kodak looks, grain, halation, and saturation.
Thank You0:35
Practice color grading your videos for the class project in DaVinci Resolve, review resource files in the description, and share feedback or questions via the discussion panel or email.

Requirements

If you're new to DaVinci Resolve, consider taking my complete beginner course first to understand the basics of editing and the color page.

Description

Get a Cinematic Look Fast in DaVinci Resolve

Have you ever watched a beautifully color-graded video and thought, "How do they make it look like a movie?" Good news: you don't need to be a professional colorist or spend hours tweaking settings to achieve that cinematic look.

In this class, you'll learn how to create stunning cinematic visuals in DaVinci Resolve — quickly, easily, and without overwhelming technical jargon.

What You'll Learn

How to get cinematic looks using the free version of DaVinci Resolve with built-in tools and LUTs
Advanced workflows using DaVinci Resolve Studio, including Film Look Creator and Halation effects
How to use external plugins like Dehancer Pro for professional-grade film emulation (with a free trial available)
Best project settings and color management setups for both Mac and Windows to ensure accurate color output
How to color grade both Rec.709 and Log footage from cameras like Sony and Canon
Practical techniques for adjusting exposure, contrast, skin tones, vignetting, and color separation
Efficient node structures, shortcuts, and real-world workflows to speed up your editing process

Who This Class Is For

Video editors and content creators who want a cinematic look without advanced color grading knowledge
DaVinci Resolve users who already understand the basics of the software (this class is not for total beginners)
Creators using either the free or Studio version of DaVinci Resolve
Anyone curious about Dehancer Pro and whether it’s worth integrating into their workflow

Note: If you're new to DaVinci Resolve, consider taking my complete beginner course first to understand the basics of editing and the color page.

Tools Covered

DaVinci Resolve Free and Studio
Color Space Transform and LUT workflows
Film Look Creator (Studio only)
Halation, Bloom, and Film Grain tools
Dehancer Pro Plugin (optional but highly recommended)

Who this course is for:

Video editors
Youtubers
Content Creators
Videographers
Filmmakers

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Course content

Introduction3 lectures • 7min

In-Built DaVinci Resolve LUTs3 lectures • 30min

In-Built DaVinci Resolve LUTs With LOG videos2 lectures • 17min

Film Look Creator (Studio Only)4 lectures • 22min

Dehancer Tool (External Plug In)2 lectures • 17min

Requirements

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