How to Color Match Cameras & Grade Log Footage without a LUT

Tutorial on matching the colors from different camera brands, using a color checker, making custom LUTs, and grading log footage manually without a LUT.
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Tutorial on matching the colors from different camera brands, using a color checker, making custom LUTs, and grading log footage manually without a LUT.

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Table of Contents:
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0:00 - The Problem...
0:59 - Differences Between Sony & Canon Skin Tones
1:55 - Using ACES to Match Doesn't Always Work
2:54 - LUTs Are Rarely Designed to Color Match
4:06 - What about Transforming to Alexa First?
5:09 - Color Matching Manually with Color Checker
6:42 - How to Use the Vectorscope
8:20 - How to Match Skin Tones without a Color Checker
11:35 - Matching Colors Using Hue & Saturation Curves
13:15 - How to Match the Exposure & Luma Curve without a LUT
14:49 - Using Curves to Match the Shadows and Roll-off
16:27 - Grading Log from Scratch
17:26 - Step 1: Exposure Curve
18:08 - Step 2: Correct White Balance
18:44 - Step 3: Add Saturation
19:01 - Step 4: Add Contrast
19:44 - Step 5: HSL Color Correction
22:04 - Step 6: Refine the Saturation & Skin Tone
23:09 - Step 7: Double-Check White Balance
23:59 - Step 8: Final Contrast & Highlight Adjustments
24:45 - Save the Grade as a LUT
25:21 - Save a Color Preset using Grab Still

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