Feature Inspired Color Grading Looks – Blade Runner 2049

Color Grading Breakdown

After the success of thinking like a colorist, I thought it would be great to try and re-create some feature film looks from the trailers.

I think a big note is for this series is that the looks are inspired by these trailers, not exact replicas.

The first step to actually recreating this perfectly is to hire Rodger Deakins and plan a multi-million dollar shoot.

The rest of us regular humans can enjoy having some fun at trying the look on regular footage.

Watch The Trailer!

Check out the trailer below and in particular the warm orange scene. Starting around 27 seconds in.

This look isn’t achievable on all footage as it’s so extreme.

The main issue is if there is too much skin tone or closeups you will need to pull back the look as they did later on in the trailer.

If you are having trouble getting it to work try a different scene. I tried about 10 different shots before I could get something even close!

Jump to the video below to find out more and please do post your grades in the comments below.

If you have any requests for more looks please let me know as I had a lot of fun creating this insight.

If you’ve got any questions, be sure to leave a comment!

-Dan