Iridescent Color - Filmic Tone Curve V2

The Iridescent Color – Filmic Tone Curve V2 is a sophisticated grading solution crafted for filmmakers and colorists aiming to replicate the timeless aesthetic of analogue film. This tool delivers cinematic contrast with precision, offering rich image depth and subtle tonal transitions that bring digital footage closer to classic film characteristics.

At the heart of this tone curve is a filmic contrast structure with a linear mid-exposure region. This central zone ensures a natural balance between highlights and shadows, while the curve’s gentle roll-offs at both ends create a smooth, refined visual experience. Designed with transfer curve awareness, it adapts seamlessly across a range of log profiles, preserving color consistency without compromising creative flexibility.

Ideal for advanced color grading pipelines, Filmic Tone Curve V2 works best in scene-referred workflows and is fully compatible with DaVinci Resolve’s Intermediate process. It supports major industry-standard log formats including ACEScct 3.2, ARRILogC3, and ARRILogC4. Its scene-based design enables precise look development and eliminates the limitations of log-to-log LUTs, unlocking more powerful and dynamic grading options.

This tool is perfect for professionals working in cinematic post-production, whether you're building LUTs for feature films or elevating your content with refined visual tones. For full feature support, DaVinci Resolve Studio is required.

Includes:

A filmic tone curve that mimics analogue film contrast

Linear mid-tone section for tonal balance

Smooth roll-offs in shadows (toe) and highlights (shoulder)

High transfer curve compatibility across various log formats

Scene-referred workflow support (DaVinci Intermediate, ACEScct, ARRILogC3, ARRILogC4)

Precision color control without relying on log-to-log LUTs