Clarifications on settings

[lkaino]

I tried both methods, using the ACES transforms and the LUT method using .dctl files.

First, the LUT method.

I used following settings, are these correct? I don't know what is the difference between Color Managed or not.

I dragged the LUT GoPro_Protune_Native_Rec709_Gamma-2.2_v2.dctl to a clip shot in Flat Native.

When I render the clip with the LUT, I get color banding as can be seen in this image:

Is this banding caused by the free version of resolve, do I need Studio to remove them?

Next I tried the ACES with following settings:

Are these settings correct?

The video renders without banding and looks good.

I would prefer the non-ACES way, as the grading seems easier to with it. With ACES for example the "lift" wheel transforms the whole color space, not only the bottom section.

[lkaino]

I also tried these settings, but the color banding remains in the rendered video

[RikshaDriver]

If the banding is not present in the ACES implementation, then it could possibly be due to the non-studio watermark, but I can't say for certain.

Personally, I would say go down the ACES path and tick "Color space aware grading tools".

RCMv2 has far too many hidden gotchas.