Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve Advanced Panel - Manual (Page 271)

CHAPTER COLOR
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The Hue vs. Sat curve can also be a powerful tool for increasing the color contrast of images that seem
lackluster and one-dimensional. By boosting the saturation of colorful elements that are distinct from
the dominant palette of a scene, you can add variety to an otherwise monochromatic image.
Hue vs Lum
The Hue vs Lum curve lets you increase or decrease the lightness of elements of specific colors.
This is a tricky curve to use with highly compressed footage, as it can quickly reveal artifacts in the
image if you aren’t careful. However, if you’re working with very high-quality footage, this can be a great
tool to darken specific hues to add richness and depth, or to lighten colorful elements that you want to
draw attention to.
Darkening the woman’s jacket using the Hue vs. Lum curve; Top–original image, Bottom–altered image