This is 80% of what makes your image look great (use it well) @CullenKelly
This is 80% of what makes your image look great (use it well)  @CullenKelly
Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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This is by far the most important step in your grade. It should happen in one node, that node should come first, and it should get you 80+% to your final image.

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Exposure chart DCTL:
cullenkellycolor.com/toolkit/exposure-chart-dctl

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This is 80% of what makes your image look great (use it well)

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