Applying LUTs in DaVinci Resolve: A Frustrating Experience

When working with color grading and color correction, applying LUTs (Look Up Tables) can be a crucial step in achieving the desired visual outcome. However, for those who are used to working in Fusion, applying LUTs using OCIO nodes can be a frustrating experience.

In DaVinci Resolve, ReFusion seems to be unable to do anything with these OCIO nodes, despite promising results on paper. According to the Fusion GPU Accelerated Tools pdf, these nodes run on CPU only, which means they are incompatible with ColorSpaceTransform and ACES Transform. This limitation can make it difficult to set up a custom output.

Furthermore, when trying to preview nodes including view transforms or measure values while still looking through the view transform, things become even more complicated. In ReFusion, placing the view out behind the MediaOUT node is one possible solution. However, this approach may not be suitable for everyone, and some users may prefer a different workflow.

One potential workaround is to create a separate branch in the node tree that applies the necessary transforms for viewing, while sending a 'clean feed' to the output node. This approach can help maintain a clear separation between the view transform and the actual color grading process.

In conclusion, applying LUTs in DaVinci Resolve using OCIO nodes can be a frustrating experience due to compatibility issues and limitations. However, with some creative problem-solving and workflow adjustments, it is possible to achieve the desired results.

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