Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
In this video, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my coloring process for the Mayor of Kingstown (After Effects) title sequence. If you’ve ever wondered how to achieve that cinematic, professional look in your motion design projects, this tutorial is for you!
I’ll show you step-by-step how to:
✅ Use Lumetri Color in After Effects to create stunning visuals.
✅ Apply custom LUTs (including ones from the Motion Science Membership).
✅ Adjust curves and saturation for perfect tonal balance.
✅ Add subtle vignette effects for depth.
✅ Incorporate film-like grain and cinematic textures using third-party tools like Dehancer Pro.
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced motion designer, these techniques will elevate your work and give it a polished, professional edge.
Join the Motion Science Membership
Get access to exclusive LUTs, training, and more: motionscience.tv/mastery
Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction
00:28 – Starting with the Base Render
01:01 – Adding a Custom LUT with Lumetri Color
01:35 – Using Curves for Contrast
02:12 – Reducing Saturation Subtly
02:48 – Adding a Vignette
03:32 – Film Effects with Noise and Dehancer Pro
04:09 – Final Comparison and Wrap-Up
Tools Used:
• Adobe After Effects
• Dehancer Pro (Film Emulation)
• Custom LUTs
Make sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more cinematic motion design tutorials, tips, and tricks!
In this video, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my coloring process for the Mayor of Kingstown (After Effects) title sequence. If you’ve ever wondered how to achieve that cinematic, professional look in your motion design projects, this tutorial is for you!
I’ll show you step-by-step how to:
✅ Use Lumetri Color in After Effects to create stunning visuals.
✅ Apply custom LUTs (including ones from the Motion Science Membership).
✅ Adjust curves and saturation for perfect tonal balance.
✅ Add subtle vignette effects for depth.
✅ Incorporate film-like grain and cinematic textures using third-party tools like Dehancer Pro.
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced motion designer, these techniques will elevate your work and give it a polished, professional edge.
Join the Motion Science Membership
Get access to exclusive LUTs, training, and more: motionscience.tv/mastery
Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction
00:28 – Starting with the Base Render
01:01 – Adding a Custom LUT with Lumetri Color
01:35 – Using Curves for Contrast
02:12 – Reducing Saturation Subtly
02:48 – Adding a Vignette
03:32 – Film Effects with Noise and Dehancer Pro
04:09 – Final Comparison and Wrap-Up
Tools Used:
• Adobe After Effects
• Dehancer Pro (Film Emulation)
• Custom LUTs
Make sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more cinematic motion design tutorials, tips, and tricks!
