Case study · Color grading

"A little story" Ralph Lauren Film

Client: Yield Marketing Ltd Year: 2025

Color grading for a Ralph Lauren film on cancer research.

Selected frames

Stills from the final grade, directly from the Davinci timeline

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Grade breakdown

Overview of the visual and technical choices that shaped the final look

Look & Palette

The film alternates between a soft, filmic color palette and a refined monochrome look. In color sequences, tones lean natural and slightly warm, enhancing sincerity and intimacy.

Skin & Exposure

Skin tones remain honest and understated, never overly warm or stylized. Exposure is shaped softly, keeping texture intact while preserving a graceful highlight roll-off. In interviews, faces sit slightly brighter than the background, creating a calm, respectful visual hierarchy.

Shot Matching

Even with different locations and lighting conditions, the matching prioritizes emotional continuity. The subject’s presence and skin tone remain consistent, making the viewer feel guided through one cohesive journey.

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