Color grading for a post-apocalyptic short film.
Stills from the final grade, directly from the Davinci timeline
Overview of the visual and technical choices that shaped the final look
Muted greens, steel blues, and earthy shadows define the environment, while warm tones appear only around firelight or emotional beats.
Skin tones remain pale and weathered, shaped by the analog softness of the film. Exposure follows the natural conditions of the trek: high contrast under direct sun, softened transitions in shaded areas.
Unified a wide range of lighting conditions like deep forest shade, hard midday sun and a soft warm sunset while preserving the film stock’s natural texture and grain pattern.
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