Your footage can have perfect exposure and white balance — but if the skin tones look wrong, the whole image looks wrong. In this DaVinci Resolve tutorial, I will show you how to perform secondary color corrections to fix bad skin tones, refine contrast, and target saturation precisely. You’ll learn how to use qualifiers, S-curves, and the hue vs hue and hue vs sat curves. 🎨 What you’ll learn: How to normalize skin tones using the Vectorscope and HSL Qualifier Fix green or magenta shifts in skin Use Hue vs Hue and Hue vs Sat curves for precision color control Refine contrast with custom S-curves Target saturation without breaking colour balance Avoid clipping, over-contrasting, and over-saturation 📚 Free Download: Grab your Advanced Colour Correction Cheat Sheet here - Watch the next video in the series Match Shots Like a Pro! Step by Step Shot Matching in DaVinci Resolve - 🚀 Subscribe for more media production tips! 👉 @ThatMediaProf 📖 CHAPTERS 00:00 – Intro: Why Skin Tones Matter 00:22 – What Are Secondary Colour Corrections? 00:45 – Using the Vectorscope Skin Tone Line 01:02 – Fixing Skin Tones with Curves and Qualifiers 01:20 – Refining Contrast with Curves 02:00 – Managing Saturation Carefully 03:00 – Putting It All Together: Full Workflow Demo 03:26 – Setting Up Primary Nodes Before Secondaries 03:59 – Step 1: Normalizing Skin Tones 05:42 – Refining Your Qualifier Selection 06:40 – Adjusting Skin Tone Hue and Saturation 07:47 – Before/After Skin Tone Comparison 08:10 – Secondary Example: Cool-Toned Scene 09:33 – Fine-Tuning with Gamma and Saturation 10:43 – Adding Depth and Contrast 11:49 – Targeted Saturation Adjustments 15:24 – Common Mistakes to Avoid 16:05 – Wrap-Up + Free Resource The below links are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The below links are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 🛠️ RECOMMENDED GEAR AND RESOURCES Great beginner video camera - More professional video camera - Great beginner microphone - Shotgun Microphone - Wireless Microphone - Beginners Podcasting Microphone - Professional Podcasting Microphone - Compact LED Video Light - LED Light for Interviews - My favorite book on Screenwriting - My favorite book on Cinematography - My favorite book on Lighting - My favorite book on Colour Grading - My favorite book on Sound - 🎓 ABOUT THAT MEDIA PROF That Media Prof is dedicated to helping students, creators, and media professionals master the art of media production, filmmaking, and post-production. Whether you’re learning the basics or refining advanced techniques, this channel provides tutorials, tips, and industry insights. 🎥 Topics covered: ✅ Video Production Techniques ✅ Filmmaking Tips ✅ Audio & Post-Production ✅ Media Education & Industry Insights 🔗 HASHTAGS #davinciresolvetutorial #ColorGrading #ColorCorrection #ThatMediaProf #LearnFilmmaking #SkinTones