Uploaded August 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Whether you're using Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or Final Cut Pro in scopes they all have a skin tone line for the Vector-scope which may not mean what you think it means.
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Notes:
This is a controversial topic in color grading and people have differing well founded opinions. The intent of this video is to show the history of this tool and hopefully showcase that while a helpful resource it's not a rule. You skin tone does not have to sit on this line. Under white light conditions with neutral grading it could, but one of the great things about people is we all have our own unique characteristics and this can also come down to skin.
Also if I could fit more words on the Thumbnail without it looking too busy I would say "Stop using this as a rule". It's a great guide for helping you know if you're in the right ballpark especially if you don't have a color accurate monitor. I touch on this at the end of the video.
References:
"Skin Line" Forum Discussion: forums.creativecow.net/docs/forums/post.php?forumid=277&postid=17493&univpostid=17493&pview=t
Alexis Van Hurkman Explanation for I-Bar Name: vanhurkman.com/wordpress/?p=1930
Tektronix Guide to using Oscilloscopes as artistic tools: tek.com/document/primer/guide-using-waveform-monitors-artistic-tools-color-grading-high-resolution?fbclid=IwAR1Gg7cWlprIEyt19pgN2sNdeoLOC39rZmGIPcIRDYkzp4dDAzQ9SA3jWUk
Learn more about the Vectorscpoe: Pages 2382-2389 of the DaVinci Resolve Reference Manual which can be found in the help tab of Resolve
Underwater Color Grading Tutorial: youtube.com/watch?v=YqmGbUwVJe8
Magic Spell Effect Tutorial: youtube.com/watch?v=tYRgjgIbVhA
Gear I use:
Camera - Black Magic Pocket 4k
Microphone - Rode NTK
Main Lens - Meike 12mm f2.8
Other lenses - Meike 35 mm f1.7, Rokinon 50mm T1.5, Rokinon 24mm T1.5
Tripod - Velbon Videomate 638
Computer Specs:
CPU - Ryzen 1700x
GPU - GTX 1070
Monitor - Eizo CG2420
Whether you're using Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or Final Cut Pro in scopes they all have a skin tone line for the Vector-scope which may not mean what you think it means.
Download Davinci Resolve for Free: blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve
Notes:
This is a controversial topic in color grading and people have differing well founded opinions. The intent of this video is to show the history of this tool and hopefully showcase that while a helpful resource it's not a rule. You skin tone does not have to sit on this line. Under white light conditions with neutral grading it could, but one of the great things about people is we all have our own unique characteristics and this can also come down to skin.
Also if I could fit more words on the Thumbnail without it looking too busy I would say "Stop using this as a rule". It's a great guide for helping you know if you're in the right ballpark especially if you don't have a color accurate monitor. I touch on this at the end of the video.
References:
"Skin Line" Forum Discussion: forums.creativecow.net/docs/forums/post.php?forumid=277&postid=17493&univpostid=17493&pview=t
Alexis Van Hurkman Explanation for I-Bar Name: vanhurkman.com/wordpress/?p=1930
Tektronix Guide to using Oscilloscopes as artistic tools: tek.com/document/primer/guide-using-waveform-monitors-artistic-tools-color-grading-high-resolution?fbclid=IwAR1Gg7cWlprIEyt19pgN2sNdeoLOC39rZmGIPcIRDYkzp4dDAzQ9SA3jWUk
Learn more about the Vectorscpoe: Pages 2382-2389 of the DaVinci Resolve Reference Manual which can be found in the help tab of Resolve
Underwater Color Grading Tutorial: youtube.com/watch?v=YqmGbUwVJe8
Magic Spell Effect Tutorial: youtube.com/watch?v=tYRgjgIbVhA
Gear I use:
Camera - Black Magic Pocket 4k
Microphone - Rode NTK
Main Lens - Meike 12mm f2.8
Other lenses - Meike 35 mm f1.7, Rokinon 50mm T1.5, Rokinon 24mm T1.5
Tripod - Velbon Videomate 638
Computer Specs:
CPU - Ryzen 1700x
GPU - GTX 1070
Monitor - Eizo CG2420
