Professional Color Grading & Audio Mix — 4K Motorcycle Adventure Reel

## Project I have already completed the **full edit** in DaVinci Resolve 21. The timeline, cuts, transitions, text, music, and engine sound are already in place. (Total about 20sec) I am looking for a **professional colorist/editor** to take the existing edit to a high-end, cinematic level. **Please do not change the editing, timing, cuts, text, or structure.** The main focus is professional color grading, with a smaller audio-mixing task. ## Color Grading All clips are **4K** and were recorded in **I-Log**, giving plenty of information for professional color correction and grading. I want: * High-end professional color grading * Cinematic adventure/expedition look * Natural but rich colors * Excellent contrast and depth * Preserve detail in mountains, rocks, road and landscape * Good skin/subject tones goats running * Consistent grading between clips * Professional handling of highlights and shadows * Correct any unwanted blue/cyan tones in the sky * Avoid an over-processed or artificial look The footage is from a **Yamaha Ténéré expedition through Picos de Europa**, with dramatic mountain landscapes, remote roads, motorcycle riding, animals, etc. The goal is a **premium cinematic adventure-film look**, not a generic Instagram filter. ## Audio The audio is already edited and installed in the timeline, but I would also like a **professional final audio mix**. The main priority is to make the final exported file **as loud and attention-grabbing as possible while remaining clean and avoiding unwanted clipping/distortion**. The audio consists primarily of: * Separate motorcycle engine sound * Music ### Engine sound The **engine sound should be dominant** and powerful. I want the motorcycle to feel present and immersive, particularly when riding through the landscape. Please make the engine sound **as loud as possible while still sounding clean and professional**. ### Music The music should remain clearly audible and engaging, but should not overpower the motorcycle engine. It should have enough presence to immediately grab attention when someone starts watching the Reel/Short. ### Tunnel section There is one section where the motorcycle goes through a **tunnel**. The engine becomes naturally very loud there. Please **reduce that section appropriately** so it does not clip or become unpleasant, while keeping the rest of the engine audio as loud and powerful as possible. The overall audio should feel energetic and immersive, with strong engine presence and enough music to create impact. ## Important The project is **already edited**. Please **do not change**: * Cuts * Clip timing * Sequence * Text * Transitions * Story structure I only want the **professional color grade and final audio mix** improved. ## Deliverables I would like the completed **DaVinci Resolve 21 project/archive**, with the grading and audio adjustments included, so I can continue working with the project myself. Files will be sent Wetransfer Please also provide a final high-quality export suitable for: * YouTube Shorts * Instagram Reels The final image should retain the original 4K quality and vertical framing. ## Ideal editor I am looking specifically for someone experienced with: * DaVinci Resolve * Professional color grading * Log footage * Cinematic motorcycle/adventure/travel content * Social media delivery * Professional audio mixing Please include examples of **color grading work** you have done, especially outdoor, adventure, motorcycle, automotive, travel, or cinematic footage. I care more about **professional quality and cinematic judgment** than simply applying a LUT.