Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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When grading S-Log3 footage, there are two popular workflows in DaVinci Resolve:

🔹 Convert to Rec.709 and grade
🔹 Or switch to DaVinci Wide Gamut and grade in a broader color space

The biggest difference?
DWG compresses and protects your highlights — giving you more room to work without clipping or blowing out bright areas. In Rec.709, those same highlights can easily fall apart with just a small adjustment.

In this video, I walk through both workflows step-by-step using S-Log3 footage, showing:

✅ How highlight rolloff differs between DWG and Rec.709
✅ Why DWG gives more flexibility (but may require more setup)
✅ Whether Rec.709 is still a valid “quick grade” workflow
✅ What I recommend based on real-world projects

🎥 Shot on Sony FX6 | Graded in DaVinci Resolve