Open your project in DaVinci Resolve
Open the Color page
Select the clip(s) to grade
Choose a working color management setup (Color Management on/off per your project)
Set your timeline color space (e.g., Rec.709)
Set your input/output color space (e.g., for HDR or SDR workflows)
Use scopes (Waveform/Vector/Histogram) to monitor exposure and color
Adjust exposure and balance using wheels (Lift/Gamma/Gain) or Primary Wheels
Use Offset/Gain/Contrast controls if available in your node setup
Apply white balance using the Temperature/Tint controls
Fix exposure issues with Exposure/Contrast/Gamma as needed
Correct contrast and midtones with Curves (if using Curves)
Refine color using Color Wheels or RGB Curves
Use saturation controls (Saturation / Vibrance if available)
Add global corrections using a base layer (often in Node 1)
Add shot-specific corrections in subsequent nodes
Use qualifiers for targeted adjustments (Color Warper/Qualifier + masks)
Create masks (Power Windows) for selective regions
Use tracking for moving subjects (if available)
Apply keying or secondary corrections using HSL/qualifier tools
Use grain management tools (if needed)
Use sharpening (if needed)
Use noise reduction (if needed)
Add look/creative grading using additional nodes (e.g., Node for creative LUT/contrast/color style)
Apply LUTs (if used) in a dedicated node
Check skin tones with vectorscope and adjust accordingly
Balance overall chroma and hue consistency across shots
Use the Gallery to compare shots and versions
Use Shot Match to bring clips closer (if desired)
Use Primary In/Out (or similar) settings if using managed workflow tools
Use stills or comparison views to verify consistency
Review in full screen and across different monitors (if available)
Use Deliver page to verify output settings (resolution, codec, container, color space)
Export your grade with correct color metadata for your target format (HDR/SDR)