In the first part of this two-part Quick Tip, we looked at using a color reference chart with the tools available in most NLEs out there. (Click here for our first part) Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve has a built-in feature called “Color Match”, that lets you use Color Reference Charts almost automatically. DaVinci Resolve’s Color Match Feature. Image credit: CineD Color Reference Charts Tips No matter how you use your Color Reference Chart – semiautomatic with Resolve or manually in another application – If they are not shot properly on set, they are useless. I have compiled some tips: The chart needs to be evenly lit by your main “key” light source. (But only if it’s this light your camera’s white balance is set to! If for example, your key light is a blue “moon” exterior, sticking the chart in and balancing it, will result in “correcting” the blue moonlight to white – thus ruining what the cameraperson intended! If your key light is not supposed to look white, you need to light the chart separately with a (relative to the camera’s white balance) white light. Make sure color effect light (like the amber kicker you might use for hair etc.) does not hit the chart. If you are shooting green- or blue screen – make sure you don’t have color spill on the chart. Make sure the chart is free from shadows, reflections, and glare. Try to make the chart as big as you can in frame (there are different...
Published By: CineD - Saturday, 5 September, 2020