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DJI D-Log M Color Grading in DaVinci Resolve 2026

In this DaVinci Resolve tutorial, I’ll show you how to properly color grade DJI D-Log M drone footage using a clean, repeatable workflow — no LUTs required. This method is ideal for DJI drone pilots, filmmakers, and content creators who want natural colour, correct exposure, and a cinematic look while keeping full control over their grade. We’ll start from project setup and work all the way through to saving and re-using your grade across multiple clips and future projects.Screenshots with settings at bottom of article

🔧 What You’ll Learn in This Tutorial:

✅ Project Settings • Correct colour management setup • Davinci Wide Gamut • Why Rec.709 Gamma 2.2 works best for DJI D-Log M

✅ Project Lookup Tables • 3D Lookup interpolation

✅ Node-Based Workflow • Creating a clean, logical node tree • How to work efficiently with nodes

✅ Color Space Transform (CST) • Converting DJI D-Log M to Davinci Wide gamut – Rec.709 • Avoiding common mistakes (Dlog)

✅ Exposure & HDR Tools • Balancing exposure correctly • Using HDR wheels for clean results

✅ White Balance • Fast and accurate correction

✅ Contrast & Pivot • Best pivot settings for DJI footage • Building a smooth contrast S-curve

✅ Applying the Grade Efficiently • Copy the grade to other clips • Use clip groups to save time • Adjust individual clips without breaking the base grade

✅ Saving Your Grade • Export the node tree • Re-use the grade in future projects This workflow is perfect if you want: • Consistent results across multiple drone clips • A professional colour pipeline • Full control instead of LUT-based guessing

Project Settings

CST In

CST Out