You’re Not Bad at Color Grading. You’re Just Missing This.

It’s not your camera. It’s not your LUT. It’s your eyes. 🎯 Tools & links mentioned: ► Frameset (affiliate link) https://frameset.app/stills?via=piero ► Video Screenshot Plugin https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/video-screenshot/ppkojackhibeogijphhfnamhemklmial In this video, I’ll show you why our perception drifts during a color grade — and how pro colorists stay consistent using references. Whether you’re working late at night, in a bright room, or just overthinking your grade, having the right reference image can save you from delivering something that looked right… but wasn’t. I'll show: - Why perception shifts during grading - How to use internal and external references in DaVinci Resolve - Where to find great reference frames (YouTube + @framesetapp ) - A real example of a corporate video I overgraded — and how I fixed it - The simple tools I use to match exposure, color balance, and tone If you’ve ever graded something and come back later thinking “this looks like garbage” — this one’s for you. 📬 Want more breakdowns like this? Drop a comment with a look you want to match. Thanks for watching — now let’s fix those grades. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:10 - Why you need References 01:05 - Internal References 02:17 - External References 04:35 - How to Match a Reference Image (Demo) #colorgrading #davinciresolve #filmmakingtips #gradingworkflow #cinematiclook #filmmakerlife #videocreator #colorist #filmmakingtutorial #videoediting #frameset #gradingmistakes #creativeprocess #visualstorytelling #resolveworkflow