How to render properly for Rec 709 footage
Posted: Thu Nov 27, 2025 12:42 pm
Hi guys,
I'm kinda getting lost in the topic of color space and proper integration into live plates. Here are the facts:
Compositing is done in After Effects 2025
Final Color grading is done in Premiere 2025
Cinema 4d 2025.3.3
Lates stable Octane 2025.
Video Footage:
Color Space: Rec. 709
Color Space Override: Off
Input LUT: None
The footage is kinda washed out in Premiere/After Effects but not as heavy.
The problem: I don't get my Octane renders as flat as the video footage. It's always tone mapped and way to contrasty and saturated.
Currently I don't use any external OCIO configs, only the build in Octane and AE.
Can someone guide me through the process of setting AE/PR/Octane up properly? I did already ask in the discord as well because I imagine a real time discussion would be much easier, but maybe someone here can help me out.
Thanks in advance!
I'm kinda getting lost in the topic of color space and proper integration into live plates. Here are the facts:
Compositing is done in After Effects 2025
Final Color grading is done in Premiere 2025
Cinema 4d 2025.3.3
Lates stable Octane 2025.
Video Footage:
Color Space: Rec. 709
Color Space Override: Off
Input LUT: None
The footage is kinda washed out in Premiere/After Effects but not as heavy.
The problem: I don't get my Octane renders as flat as the video footage. It's always tone mapped and way to contrasty and saturated.
Currently I don't use any external OCIO configs, only the build in Octane and AE.
Can someone guide me through the process of setting AE/PR/Octane up properly? I did already ask in the discord as well because I imagine a real time discussion would be much easier, but maybe someone here can help me out.
Thanks in advance!