Premiere Pro to
Davinci Resolve 18

Color grading is an essential aspect of video editing that can take your videos to the next level. It is the process of adjusting the colors, contrast, and saturation of a video to achieve a specific look or feel. In this blog post, we will be discussing the Premiere Pro to Davinci Resolve 18 color grading workflow using XML files.

1. Export your project as an XML file in Premiere Pro: Before you can begin color grading in Davinci Resolve, you need to export your project as an XML file in Premiere Pro. This can be done by going to File > Export > Final Cut Pro XML.

2. Import the XML file into Davinci Resolve: Once you have exported your project as an XML file, you can import it into Davinci Resolve. This can be done by going to File > Import AAF, EDL, XML.

3. Map the source and destination clips: After importing the XML file, you will need to map the source and destination clips. This will ensure that Davinci Resolve can match the footage in your Premiere Pro project with the footage in your Davinci Resolve project.

4. Begin color grading: Now that your footage is in Davinci Resolve, you can begin color grading. Davinci Resolve has a wide range of color grading tools, such as the color wheels, color curves, and color match, that you can use to achieve the look you want.

5. Export your final video: Once you have finished color grading, export your final video. This can be done by going to the "deliver" tab in Davinci Resolve and selecting the appropriate export settings.

By following these simple steps, you can easily transfer your footage from Premiere Pro to Davinci Resolve and take advantage of its powerful color grading tools using XML files. Remember to export your project as an XML file in Premiere Pro, import the XML file into Davinci Resolve, map the source and destination clips, begin color grading, and export your final video. Happy grading!