Grading modes
A grading mode defines rules for adding, removing, and reordering nodes in order to follow standardized look pipelines and allow related export options such as CDL+LUT and AMF 2.0.
All standard grading modes (except the “Freestyle” modes) ensure the fixed image processing order of
- input transforms
- e.g. ACES input transform
- primary adjustments
- e.g. CDL, Saturation
- secondary adjustments
- e.g. RGB curves, HSL curves
- output transforms
- e.g. ACES output transform, log-to-display-colorspace 3D LUT
In those modes, CDL and Saturation (used for primary adjustments) cannot be ordered between LUT and curve adjustments or vice versa.
In addition to rules, a grading mode also provides a default look template consisting of several nodes as a starting point for the look pipeline.
The available grading modes are:
| Grading Mode | Nodes | Ordering | Export options |
|---|---|---|---|
| CDL+LUT | xCDL, 1x Sat, 1x 3D LUT | limited | CDL, CDL+LUT, 3D LUT, PFL |
| CDL Advanced | xCDL, xSat, xCurves, xLUT | limited | CDL, CDL+LUT, 3D LUT, PFL |
| ACES CDL | xCDL, 1x Sat | limited | CDL, AMF, 3D LUT, PFL |
| ACES Advanced | xCDL, xSat, xCurves, xLMT | limited | CDL, AMF, AMF+CLF, 3D LUT, PFL |
| Freestyle | xCDL, xSat, xCurves, xLMT | free | 3D LUT, PFL |
| ACES Freestyle | xCDL, xSat, xCurves, xLMT | free | 3D LUT, PFL |
Set the grading mode#
To set the the grading mode, open the slot settings of the selected slot.
- Click on the Slot you want to set up
- Click on the Slot Settings tab to open the settings of the slot
Within the slot settings you will find the Look filter which consist of all options that correlate with the look of a shot.
- Click on the Grading Mode dropdown and select the mode according to your needs.