SKILL: Color Grading & Film Emulation

Version: 1.0 | Hermes Agent Post-Production & Look Development

DESCRIPTION

Mastery of cinematic color science and analog film emulation for AI-generated imagery. This skill bridges the gap between raw render output and finished cinematic look by encoding the vocabulary of professional color grading: LUT-based looks, film stock characteristics, tonal curves, and the emotional grammar of color. Essential for ensuring that every frame in a campaign shares a unified, intentional color identity.

TECHNICAL PARAMETERS

The 5-Pillar Color System:

• Primary Palette: 60% of frame — sets emotional temperature
• Secondary Palette: 30% of frame — provides contrast and depth
• Accent Color: 10% of frame — draws eye, punctuates story
• Shadow Tint: Color cast in blacks (cool = mystery, warm = nostalgia)
• Highlight Roll-Off: How bright areas transition to white (hard = digital, soft = film)