Editor’s Note: We are pleased to welcome Rafael Bernabeu Parreño to our roster of Contributors, here on MixingLight.com. You can find out more about Rafael on his Author Page. He’s starting with a comprehensive comparison between 5 ways of making identical photographically correct exposure adjustments. Please join us in welcoming him to Mixing Light in the comments below!
– Pat
Discerning the differences between DaVinci Resolve’s exposure tools
In this Insight, we dive into the various methods for adjusting exposure within DaVinci Resolve, comparing RAW controls, offset operations, HDR wheels, and linear gain – and the impact of color management – to help you choose the right tool for realistic adjustments.
You’ll learn how exposure adjustments in post-production can mimic on-set techniques like changing ISO or light intensity. However, Resolve’s arsenal of tools can sometimes overlap or behave differently, making it tricky to decide which tool to use. We’ll explore the key differences between Resolve’s options, focusing on how they impact your image and when one might be preferable for maintaining photometric accuracy.
By understanding these tools, you’ll gain confidence in selecting the best approach for your workflow, whether you’re working with RAW footage or log-encoded clips, ensuring your exposure changes are as precise and natural as possible.
“HDR global is essentially the same as modifying your ISO…both yield identical results when color-managed correctly.“
Rafael Bernabeu Parreño, Colorist
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