Color grading is the secret sauce that turns an ordinary video into a cinematic masterpiece. 🎬
In this post, I’ll show you the Top 5 color-grading styles that every creator should know — whether you’re a beginner or a professional video editor.
🔥 1. Cinematic Teal & Orange Look
This is the most iconic style used in Hollywood films.
It enhances skin tones with orange warmth and gives shadows a cool teal tint.
Perfect for travel videos, short films, or cinematic reels.
🧠 Tip: Use the Lumetri Color Panel in Premiere Pro and adjust “Shadows” toward teal and “Highlights” toward orange.
🌅 2. Warm Golden Hour Tone
If you love that dreamy sunset vibe, this is for you!
Boost warmth, reduce shadows slightly, and play with soft contrast.
Ideal for romantic edits, nature visuals, or lifestyle vlogs.
🧠 Tip: Add a subtle LUT (Look-Up Table) with warm orange-red tones and increase “Saturation” by +10 to +15.
🌃 3. Moody Desaturated Look
Used by cinematic vloggers, this look adds drama and depth.
It pulls down overall saturation but keeps key tones like reds and blues.
Perfect for storytelling and emotional sequences.
🧠 Tip: Lower “Vibrance,” use a slight vignette, and enhance contrast with curves.
🌈 4. Vibrant Creator Look
This one’s all about energy and fun — high contrast, punchy colors, and crisp whites.
Perfect for creators making short-form content, fashion reels, or tech edits.
🧠 Tip: Increase “Contrast” and “Clarity,” and slightly push mid-tones for that bright pop.
🏔️ 5. Natural Filmic Tone
A balanced look that mimics the softness of old-school film cameras.
It gives natural colors without oversaturation — great for travel, interviews, or lifestyle videos.
🧠 Tip: Apply a Kodak LUT, reduce highlights slightly, and maintain realistic skin tones.
⚙️ Tools & Software I Used
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- DaVinci Resolve
- Lightroom Classic
- Yash Edits Custom LUT Pack
💡 Final Thoughts
Color grading isn’t just about color — it’s about emotion.
Each tone and shade adds a story layer that helps your audience connect visually.
Experiment with these 5 styles, tweak them according to your footage, and soon your videos will look like professional cinema 🎥
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