Air 2s footage lacks that “pop”

[Kiwicbrthou]

 

[Kiwicbrthou]

I am pretty much a total beginner when it comes to video editing.
The above footage was shot in dlog, I then added some vid range and saturation, then added the dlog to rec 709 lut.

 

[SethB]

Good so far, you can now proceed with color work. What editor are you working with?

Or, you could skip filming in dLog for a while, and get comfortable doing color work on Normal and HLG footage to get started.

Where to start is a question for you to answer for your own learning. There are many who would advise “dLog is the best, everyone should start there!” I myself think it’s more important to start with settings and workflows that are accessible, and give you joy, support inspiration, AND pop!

 

[SmilingOgre]

Don't freak out. For a color grade from someone new to the process it looks pretty good. I use Davinci Resolve and use a managed color space with DJI d-log assigned as the source color space. From there it's been a lot of self study on the net and a lot of trial and error. It's a process. If you enjoy the challenge you will get it figured out. If you watch a true colorist there are a ton of tiny tweaks that add up to a finished look. I'm not at that level yet but more key to me I enjoy the challenge and the process of learning.

 

[twickers14]

I am not a colour specialist but perhaps a slower, shorter pan might have allowed the eye to dwell a little longer on the scenery. Good luck with your future work.

 

[DaveS]

Good so far, you can now proceed with color work. What editor are you working with?

Or, you could skip filming in dLog for a while, and get comfortable doing color work on Normal and HLG footage to get started.

Where to start is a question for you to answer for your own learning. There are many who would advise “dLog is the best, everyone should start there!” I myself think it’s more important to start with settings and workflows that are accessible, and give you joy, support inspiration, AND pop!

This is all excellent advice...follow it! I also agree with twickers14, a much slower pan would have been better. Just keep at it. You'll know if it looks good or not the more you experiment.

 

[BobaFut]

With the caveat that my current monitor is not super great, I'd say the footage is a pretty underexposed and could use a bump in contrast. Saturation/color looks okay though.

 

[hiflyer201]

Like your effort at coloring. It's a big wide wonderful world out there and I would love to show it all but I'm just not a fan of a pan shot.

 

[Kiwicbrthou]

Thanks for all the advice fellas, yeah it wasn’t the best shot, I’ll add another!

 

[Kiwicbrthou]