<p>Can an XML exported from Resolve contain corrections/grading decisions (made in Resolve) that FCPX can apply to the a single large ProRes file, or does a new ProRes large file need to rendered from Resolve?</p>

<p>Typically when we film a talking head I capture a single large ProRes file.</p>

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2017-02-10T13:16:30.613Z
No, a grade can not exported as xml. Fcp xml is some kind of improved *Edit decision list* (human readable) containing an ordered list of the reel, timecodes and basic editing properties. However I'm sure you can export a [LUT](https://www.premiumbeat.com/blog/final-cut-pro-x-tutorial-applying-luts-to-log-footage/) out of Resolve and apply it to your original footage in Final Cut. Related: http://video.stackexchange.com/a/20054/6685
p2or
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2017-02-11T04:45:16.060Z
That's a pretty good idea - save a Resolve grade as a LUT and load it in FCPX. Thank you.
alexh
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2017-02-14T03:40:12.533Z
The suggestion to correct/grade in DaVinci then export a LUT for FCPX works an absolute treat!

The DaVinci manual touches on this process on p39. It says limit yourself to Primaries palette and Custom Curves [as these are the only ones that can be converted into a LUT]
alexh
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2017-02-14T11:58:14.407Z
Glad I could help although this does not really answer your question :) Since it's basically a [color transformation](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3D_lookup_table), the mentioned limitations are absolutely fine (IMO).
p2or
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Resolve (Correct/Grade) > XML > FCPX
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# Resolve (Correct/Grade) > XML > FCPX

(Asked by: username_0 on 2017-02-08)

Can an XML exported from Resolve contain corrections/grading decisions (made in Resolve) that FCPX can apply to the a single large ProRes file, or does a new ProRes large file need to rendered from Resolve?

Typically when we film a talking head I capture a single large ProRes file.

**Tags:** final-cut-pro-x, davinci-resolve, blackmagic, xml, fcpx

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: No, a grade can not exported as xml. Fcp xml is some kind of improved *Edit decision list* (human readable) containing an ordered list of the reel, timecodes and basic editing properties. However I'm sure you can export a [LUT](https://www.premiumbeat.com/blog/final-cut-pro-x-tutorial-applying-luts-to-log-footage/) out of Resolve and apply it to your original footage in Final Cut. Related: http://video.stackexchange.com/a/20054/6685  
> **username_0**: That's a pretty good idea - save a Resolve grade as a LUT and load it in FCPX. Thank you.  
> **username_0**: The suggestion to correct/grade in DaVinci then export a LUT for FCPX works an absolute treat!  The DaVinci manual touches on this process on p39. It says limit yourself to Primaries palette and Custom Curves [as these are the only ones that can be converted into a LUT]  
> **username_1**: Glad I could help although this does not really answer your question :) Since it's basically a [color transformation](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3D_lookup_table), the mentioned limitations are absolutely fine (IMO).  

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