Cinematic Portrait Color Grading in DaVinci Resolve | FREE Sony S-Log3 Footage

Cinematic portrait color grading in DaVinci Resolve using real Sony S-Log3 footage from the Sony A7 IV.
In this DaVinci Resolve color grading tutorial, I’ll show you my complete cinematic portrait workflow step by step — from Sony S-Log3 to a finished cinematic look using DaVinci Wide Gamut, Color Space Transform, exposure correction, contrast, skin tone refinement, saturation, Depth Map, background separation, sharpening, and a subtle cinematic vignette.
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This workflow is designed for filmmakers, colorists, photographers, and Sony shooters who want to learn cinematic color grading in DaVinci Resolve using real-world footage instead of generic sample clips.
In this tutorial, you’ll learn:
• How to set up a DaVinci Wide Gamut Intermediate color workflow
• Sony S-Log3 / S-Gamut3 to DaVinci Wide Gamut using CST
• Exposure correction for intentionally overexposed S-Log3 footage
• Cinematic contrast and highlight control
• Natural skin tone correction using Hue vs Hue and the Vectorscope
• Saturation control using HSV color space
• Background separation with Depth Map
• Targeted sharpening for portrait details
• Creating a subtle cinematic vignette
• Building a flexible cinematic portrait grade in DaVinci Resolve
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