Editing D-LogM video with DaVinci Resolve

[KLJ5]

Hi everyone. I've been using D-LogM when shooting video with both my Mini 4 Pro and Mavic 3 Pro and edit with DaVinci Resolve. I'm wondering if any of you have any tips for use of Color Management settings. Firstly, from settings, would you prefer to use Color science DaVinci YRGB, or would you be inclined to use Color science DaVinci YRGB Color Managed and check the Automatic color management box? If the latter, my 'input color space' defaults to Rec .709. I've tried that and I've also gone to the DJI > DJID-Gamut/D-Log, which I thought would have been the best option. However, the result is way overly saturated and way too contrasty. Any thoughts or suggestions?
Also, are you inclined to import and use the DJI LUT's when color editing? I'd like to hear about that, please. Thanx in advance for any feedback.

 

[MavicAir2Marc]

You might try this...

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[JoelP]

So for ACIS the input color should be DJI Dlog?

 

[skiguy1701]

So for ACIS the input color should be DJI Dlog?

Since you use DVR, the best thing you can do is subscribe to Darren Mostyn on YouTube. Here is the DEFINITIVE way to process DLog-M using Resolve. He is talking about the Osmo but this applies to all DJI drones that use DLog-M

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Hope this helps!

 

[jephoto]

Since you use DVR, the best thing you can do is subscribe to Darren Mostyn on YouTube. Here is the DEFINITIVE way to process DLog-M using Resolve. He is talking about the Osmo but this applies to all DJI drones that use DLog-M

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Hope this helps!

Def knows his stuff. But needs to lay off the coffee…
Yikes

 

[Split-Infinitive]

So for ACIS the input color should be DJI Dlog?

Sadly no.

Theres D-LOG and D-LogM

Most drones these days are D-logM. The Resolve input isnt for that. It tends to produce oversaturation and messed up blues when used.

Another option is use something like Leeming LUTs which convert it directly to full Rec.709 complainant Gamma 2.4

 

[Salamifish]

I have a new update on my DJI transforms for DJI DLog M. It has changed since Mavic 2 Pro and seems to be the same for DJIMini4pro, DJI Air3/3s, Mavic 3 Pro, some Osmos and a couple of others. Davinci DJI transform HDR V6

 

[Filmarik]

I have a new update on my DJI transforms for DJI DLog M. It has changed since Mavic 2 Pro and seems to be the same for DJIMini4pro, DJI Air3/3s, Mavic 3 Pro, some Osmos and a couple of others. Davinci DJI transform HDR V6

From my experience grading Dlog-M footage does not require LUT. The DJI D-log M to rec709 LUT is way too contrasty IMHO. All the Dlog M footage really needs is to bump contrast and saturation a bit and apply a gentle S curve and tweak WB if your footage color is a bit off. You can adjust highlights and shadows if the scene was too contrasty like sunrise and sunset, and that is all you need to do to make the color and tonality to look ok.

 

[Salamifish]

If that works for you that is totally fine. Wouldn't use DJI D-log M to rec709 lut as well. For my transforms it is more like bringing the DLog-M from a technical standpoint from something not defined to something known which makes it easier to work with it on professional and semi professional projects, especially if other camera sources need to match.

 

[Filmarik]

From my experience grading Dlog-M footage does not require LUT. The DJI D-log M to rec709 LUT is way too contrasty IMHO. All the Dlog M footage really needs is to bump contrast and saturation a bit and apply a gentle S curve and tweak WB if your footage color is a bit off. You can adjust highlights and shadows if the scene was too contrasty like sunrise and sunset, and that is all you need to do to make the color and tonality to look ok.

Sorry, I did not mean to reply to your post or question your wisdom but rather reply to the OP's original question. I incorrectly used the "Post Reply"

 

[motocatfish]

Hi everyone. I've been using D-LogM when shooting video with both my Mini 4 Pro and Mavic 3 Pro and edit with DaVinci Resolve. I'm wondering if any of you have any tips for use of Color Management settings. Firstly, from settings, would you prefer to use Color science DaVinci YRGB, or would you be inclined to use Color science DaVinci YRGB Color Managed and check the Automatic color management box? If the latter, my 'input color space' defaults to Rec .709. I've tried that and I've also gone to the DJI > DJID-Gamut/D-Log, which I thought would have been the best option. However, the result is way overly saturated and way too contrasty. Any thoughts or suggestions?
Also, are you inclined to import and use the DJI LUT's when color editing? I'd like to hear about that, please. Thanx in advance for any feedback.

I use DV Resolve to edit DJI's D-Log M video files. I have an Air 3S and an Action 5 Pro. D-Log M is a flattened Rec.709, but the flattening algo is not published by DJI. Grrr...
Go to DJI's support pages and download the specific LUTS for your drone cameras. Install the LUTs.

Most of the YT color graders I've watched setup their Project Color Management as ...
Color science = DaVinci YRGB
(do not check use separate ...)
Timeline color space = DaVinci WG/Intermediate
Output color space = Rec.709 Gamma 2.2

Some use the DJI LUTs as the last node in their node tree, with all of their color-grading nodes ahead of the LUT node. This is what I'm currently doing. Once I defined a template node tree I always use, I followed the steps to convert the tree into a Power Grade. Then its easy to apply the same tree to all new projects & clips.

The DJI LUTs seem to work pretty good, as the additional color grading I need to do is minimal.

Some OTHER YT color graders seem to think you should CST from Rec.709 to DWG in 1st node, color grade nodes next, and the a final CST from DWG to Rec.709 in the last node. WithOUT using LUTs at all. Sounds like MORE color grading will be required without a LUT?

Not sure if CSTs will make a difference, but I hope to test the CST (no LUT) scheme soon.

Good luck!

Catfish ...

 

[Filmarik]

Hi everyone. I've been using D-LogM when shooting video with both my Mini 4 Pro and Mavic 3 Pro and edit with DaVinci Resolve. I'm wondering if any of you have any tips for use of Color Management settings. Firstly, from settings, would you prefer to use Color science DaVinci YRGB, or would you be inclined to use Color science DaVinci YRGB Color Managed and check the Automatic color management box? If the latter, my 'input color space' defaults to Rec .709. I've tried that and I've also gone to the DJI > DJID-Gamut/D-Log, which I thought would have been the best option. However, the result is way overly saturated and way too contrasty. Any thoughts or suggestions?
Also, are you inclined to import and use the DJI LUT's when color editing? I'd like to hear about that, please. Thanx in advance for any feedback.

This guy knows his stuff and explains it well

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As for sharpening I use the sharpening tool under Color Tab. It is easier to use and needs less computing power to apply hence vidro plays smooth on Timeline and does not stutter

 

[smbishop]

I use DV Resolve to edit DJI's D-Log M video files. I have an Air 3S and an Action 5 Pro. D-Log M is a flattened Rec.709, but the flattening algo is not published by DJI. Grrr...
Go to DJI's support pages and download the specific LUTS for your drone cameras. Install the LUTs.

Most of the YT color graders I've watched setup their Project Color Management as ...
Color science = DaVinci YRGB
(do not check use separate ...)
Timeline color space = DaVinci WG/Intermediate
Output color space = Rec.709 Gamma 2.2

Some use the DJI LUTs as the last node in their node tree, with all of their color-grading nodes ahead of the LUT node. This is what I'm currently doing. Once I defined a template node tree I always use, I followed the steps to convert the tree into a Power Grade. Then its easy to apply the same tree to all new projects & clips.

The DJI LUTs seem to work pretty good, as the additional color grading I need to do is minimal.

Some OTHER YT color graders seem to think you should CST from Rec.709 to DWG in 1st node, color grade nodes next, and the a final CST from DWG to Rec.709 in the last node. WithOUT using LUTs at all. Sounds like MORE color grading will be required without a LUT?

Not sure if CSTs will make a difference, but I hope to test the CST (no LUT) scheme soon.

Good luck!

Catfish ...

Hey Catfish,

This is a perfect summary of the most common workflows used to edit D-Log M in Davinci Resolve.

Thanks for sharing!

 

[motocatfish]

This guy knows his stuff and explains it well

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As for sharpening I use the sharpening tool under Color Tab. It is easier to use and needs less computing power to apply hence vidro plays smooth on Timeline and does not stutter

Yes, I have been watching his videos for a couple of years. Very informative, but his pacing is a bit quick for me, so I have to watch parts of his videos several times to catch all details.

Sharpening tool on the color tab? Hmmm ... are you referring to the "Blur" tool?

 

[MS Coast]

Yes, I have been watching his videos for a couple of years. Very informative, but his pacing is a bit quick for me, so I have to watch parts of his videos several times to catch all details.

Sharpening tool on the color tab? Hmmm ... are you referring to the "Blur" tool?

There's a speed adjustment in the settings on Youtube videos. I've used it most often to speed things up when the presenter is slow, but it's also useful for slowing down someone like this fellow.

 

[Filmarik]

Yes, I have been watching his videos for a couple of years. Very informative, but his pacing is a bit quick for me, so I have to watch parts of his videos several times to catch all details.

Sharpening tool on the color tab? Hmmm ... are you referring to the "Blur" tool?

Yes, Blur tool which in reverse of its primary objective, as the name suggests can be used for sharpening. There are three sliders there. I pull the first on the left down to 49 or 48 and the one on the right side up to betwern 50 to 70. I leave the middle one as is. This sharpens the video nicely and brings out detail.