Which powergrade best suits for this kind of colorgrading?

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  1. kolesiowa222

    kolesiowa222 New Member

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    Hello,

    I am the owner of a Sony A7IV and I primarily record in Slog3. My typical settings are 50 FPS, 1/100 Shutter, ISO 800, and the aperture varies. Sometimes, I use a VND x Mist 2-5 Hard Stop filter.

    I'm striving to achieve a magical and cinematic look in my videos. What I'd like to achieve is something similar to the content on these Instagram profiles:
    https://www.instagram.com/perianyiez/reels/
    https://www.instagram.com/p/CydRXzUrrOO/?img_index=1

    I've watched numerous tutorials on YouTube, purchased various powergrades and LUTs, but unfortunately, I haven't been able to replicate the artistic style seen in those videos.

    I understand that there isn't a one-size-fits-all solution and that color grading often depends on the specific environment of the scene being recorded. However, I was wondering if you could share any tips or insights that might help me get closer to achieving that desired look.
     
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    Both of those people are filming at the best time of day with the best light first of all. It is all about the lighting.
    But There are a ton of LUT's that could get you close or even better yet power grades in Davinci.
    Not sure what Color grading program you are using but you should be able to get similar color. But you need to be shooting at the best time of day to get that "feeling" from those images you posted..
    ON a side note you should not try to replicate that style but try and work on your own style..
    You are not going to magically get that look by slapping some LUT on images that do not have a similar lighting to them.
     
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    Thanks for your comment.
    I know that there is no magical solution with one lut.
    But good point with time of the day. I will try to shoot at the golden hour.
    I was trying to use powergrade kodak 2383 but it was not the same.

    I will be trying on my own, thanks.
     
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    Something like the Serr Powergrades, which I have shared, here are pretty good start, He has plenty of tutorials on YouTube that show his step by step process. There are also Plenty of other tutorials that show how to get that "look" you may be looking for..
    So if their tutorials cannot help you, I highly doubt I or anybody else in here are going to be able to help...
    Hope that makes sense... There is No "trick" or magic workflow...
     
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