Modern digital cinema cameras capture incredible dynamic range and color volume. But if your timeline is working in Rec.709 from node 1, you are truncating all that latitude before you even begin grading.
Why Color Management Matters
DaVinci YRGB Color Managed (RCM) and ACES (Academy Color Encoding System) transform camera-native color spaces (like ARRI LogC3/C4, Sony S-Log3, or RED Log3G10) into a massive working color space that exceeds human visual perception. This allows your grading tools to behave photometrically and accurately.
Recommended DaVinci Wide Gamut Intermediate Setup
- Color Science: DaVinci YRGB Color Managed
- Color Processing Mode: Custom
- Input Color Space: Bypass (or Project Camera Source)
- Timeline Color Space: DaVinci Wide Gamut / Intermediate
- Output Color Space: Rec.709 / Gamma 2.4
