Steps to Create Cinematic Color Grading Using Lumetri Color:

1. Import Footage and Open Lumetri Color

Go to Window > Lumetri Color and enable Lumetri Scopes.

2. Basic Color Correction

Adjust White Balance, Exposure, Contrast, Highlights, and Shadows.

3. Add Cinematic Contrast

Increase Contrast and fine-tune Shadows and Highlights.

4. Apply Creative Look (LUT)

Go to the Creative tab, apply a Look (LUT), and adjust Intensity.

5. Adjust Color Tones with Curves

Create an “S-curve” in RGB Curves for contrast.

Use Hue vs Saturation to adjust specific colors.

6. Color Wheels and Match

Add a teal tone to shadows and a warm orange tone to highlights.

Adjust Midtones for balance.

7. Add Vignette

Reduce Amount to darken edges and focus on the center.

8. Final Adjustments

Toggle Lumetri Color effect on/off for comparison.

9. Save Preset (Optional)

Right-click Lumetri Color and select Save Preset for future use.