@ghostlayer: I simply convert with raw2cdng.exe, config Davinci camera raw config with Project-cinemadng-project/as shot/BMD/BMD with recovery highlights on and they are good for color correction without any LUT applied.

@ghostlayer damn, that 5dmk3 footage is looking good :)

@Aria and @TrackZillas Man, I would really like to join the 50D club... really need to think things through (money wise)... really enticing :)

-W

@Aria So which adapter do you suggest for the Minoltas on the Canon APS-C cameras like the 50D?

@ghostlayer

The most difficult is to get a correct LOG/flat from DNG. (as Cinestyle wont apply)

Yeah likewise. I've found that setting the clips to "BMD Film" helps, but it is still not a totally LOG/flat image and adding a LUT like Hooks or Hunters often makes the footage look overly red and saturated. So you tweak it further before adding the LUT or after? I have the 50D so I'm sure it's not completely the same in regards to grading but any tips help as I am pretty new to Resolve. I look forward to seeing more of your footage!

@muddmanrich I am pretty new to Resolve too. I've asked Juan Melara (http://juanmelara.com.au/) here's his answer to "our" question : +++++++ If you are using the BMD Film setting, I wouldn't apply the log LUT. Using BMD Film is the exact setting you should be using. It is getting your footage into log gamma space. Any difference you are seeing between shots is because the exposure is different. This happens to footage from all cameras.

If you still have too much contrast try removing it using the contrast/pivot control under the log colour wheels. Or try balancing it out by using the log or lift gamma gain colour wheels. ++++++++

I haven't had time to try but I'm pretty sure I'll follow his advice (his blog is awesome on color grading) he also provides LUT

@muddmanrich you're welcome. Also keep in mind that Hunter's LUT is not a rock-solid industry standard LUT, it's nice but kind of "home-made" and Beta. (my god, it's creator will hate me right away :)) it is more Videoish than filmic (mimic Alexa Rec.709) You may try LUT from Juan Melara blog or others LUT straight coming from Industry DI Lab (ok that's the hardest to get... especially in Europe where Lab are totally Paranoïd with sharing their LUTs)

@muddmanrich Yes they are.

Ive been working (still am) on a LUT for the ML RAW DNGs match for my DELL U2713H and the U2413 14 bit programmeable LUT monitors. Its a very difficult and time consuming task. Huge range in the matrix which needs constant refinement. Hunters is good but I tend to agree its a little bit too 'bright' in the highlights and contrasty colours (but it could be the montors) - I prefer a classic film print look and I've been comparing countless LUTs in Resolve in an effort to make one which works with my grading/setup.

@driftwood Great news Nick ! I'll be definitely looking for your LUT. Yet the "BMD Film" + little contrast fine tuning is really nice. I agree that Hunters is really bright. (too bright) It seems more a "glamorous wedding films" LUT that Cinema LUT. (to my eye)

My komputerbay 32gb 1000x card got corrupted almost immediately after putting it in my 50D. I'm suspecting my card reader did it in.. what kind of card reader do you have?