Unlocking the Secrets of Color Grading: A Beginner's Journey with Lift, Gamma, & Gain

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  • @dunnadidit
    @dunnadidit  4 роки тому +55

    *WRONG ANSWERS ONLY* -> What are Lift, Gamma, & Gain?

    • @PatrickStirling
      @PatrickStirling 4 роки тому +131

      The Hulk's workout regimen. 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

    • @chrisbrockhurst
      @chrisbrockhurst 4 роки тому +18

      An alternate reality's version of Alvin, Simon and Theodore.

    • @dunnadidit
      @dunnadidit  4 роки тому +8

      @Patrick Stirling - haha so good!

    • @rikomenzies
      @rikomenzies 4 роки тому +5

      Well, as we get older, certain parts of the body start to droop, sag, and loosen. It used to be that we required plastic surgery to “enhance” our body parts to mitigate or even reverse signs of aging. Now, we have Davinci Resolve.

    • @dunnadidit
      @dunnadidit  4 роки тому +3

      @Chris Brockhurst - would that make Dave... Offset?

  • @JayLippman
    @JayLippman 4 роки тому +288

    Dude. I've been doing Resolve tutorials for 2 years, and this is BY FAR the best explanation of the color wheels I've ever seen.

    • @dunnadidit
      @dunnadidit  4 роки тому +10

      Thanks dude!!! I've definitely watched a handful of your vids in the past couple of weeks while I've been getting into davinci! Very helpful!

    • @alexrozerotkirkwood7042
      @alexrozerotkirkwood7042 2 роки тому

      Jay do you think have a micro panel is worth buying?

    • @OkGringoVlog
      @OkGringoVlog 2 роки тому

      Same here!

    • @timovepsalainen4927
      @timovepsalainen4927 Рік тому

      @@alexrozerotkirkwood7042 Main point of a control surface is to face time from having to use the mouse. With a micro panel, you don't have enough access to most of the common tools and you will be leaning towards using a mouse thus hindering your flow. I would invest in a Wacom Intuos pro to replace a mouse.

    • @jdufour7
      @jdufour7 Рік тому

      Game changer!!!

  • @mirrorlessmemory
    @mirrorlessmemory 4 роки тому +61

    I ended up paying for a masterclass for davinci because it was hard to find someone who explains it without thinking you know what all these terms mean. Now having the knowledge and watching your video, you did an amazing job! Hope this video finds its way to the right people! Very helpful!

    • @dunnadidit
      @dunnadidit  4 роки тому +2

      That’s awesome! When I first started learning premiere I went that way too and it makes for nicely organized learning!

  • @swancoffeehouse5983
    @swancoffeehouse5983 2 роки тому +50

    Using curves to explain Lift, Gamma and Gain is extremely clever. Thank you for the detailed explanation!

  • @authenticallykyle
    @authenticallykyle 2 роки тому +13

    The way he explains is so easy to comprehend, he doesn't talk over a person's head who may not understand certain verbiage and I really appreciate that alot!!!

  • @YoungWhite01
    @YoungWhite01 Рік тому +10

    Bro, this is by far the best video that I’ve seen explaining the difference between lift, gamma & gain vs. the long wheels .. thank you !

  • @3DigitalUK
    @3DigitalUK Рік тому +1

    Never seen anyone properly explains these tools before and practically demonstrates how they affect an image. Very good video, thanks.

    • @dunnadidit
      @dunnadidit  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for the nice comment!

  • @Bbkagp
    @Bbkagp Рік тому +1

    This is by far one of the best video tutorial I've ever watched, when I feel like I understand than just try to do what the video is saying, I don't know how to thank this video :) Really appreciated

  • @gameboi3605
    @gameboi3605 2 роки тому +11

    You are amazing, this is literally the only tutorial I could properly learn from and comprehend and I've gone through quite a bit of tutorials for beginners, THANK YOU

  • @davidleemoveforlife6332
    @davidleemoveforlife6332 3 роки тому +5

    You turned a light on in my head. I worked as a commercial editor for a lifetime and sat behind legendary colorists, and you just demystified this process for me. I can stop hitting my head against the wall.

    • @dunnadidit
      @dunnadidit  3 роки тому

      Well I’m glad that you stopped hitting your head against a wall but if there’s a light in there you might wanna get that checked out still 😜 (glad the video was helpful!)

  • @widevision6121
    @widevision6121 Рік тому +1

    The best explanation of color wheels in UA-cam, thanks

  • @chibiwolf_
    @chibiwolf_ 4 роки тому +3

    This tutorial has been an absolute lifesaver, switched over tho Davinci Resolve recently and I was completely lost before this video when it came to colour grading. Thanks again!!

    • @dunnadidit
      @dunnadidit  4 роки тому +1

      That’s awesome! What are you switching from?

  • @atandkt
    @atandkt 2 роки тому +1

    Been looking at videos for weeks and this was by far the easiest to comprehend. Great video!

  • @collabartsvideo
    @collabartsvideo 2 роки тому +1

    This has been the best explanation of Lift Gamma and Gain so far. Thank you!

  • @jennifermckibben8570
    @jennifermckibben8570 3 місяці тому

    Using the gradient to explore what each setting affects was a smart move-as a visual learner, this made way more sense to me. Thanks for sharing!

  • @PodzPlanet
    @PodzPlanet Рік тому

    you singlehandedly just saved me after hours of struggling to figure out how to use these tools as a premiere pro user😭😭thank you so much

  • @danieli.hernandez7509
    @danieli.hernandez7509 Рік тому

    Ok ok... just blew my mind the way you explained it and helped out soooooo much to understand better. I kind of knew that the midtones, highlights and shadows didn´t do the best job, but now...!!! Thanks so much!

  • @samiuelB
    @samiuelB Рік тому

    What a brilliant way using the curve to explain the concept of lift, gamma and gain. And you have also helped clarified that that those and shadow, midtones and highlight aren't synonymous as I always thought. Thanks for the awesome tutorial

  • @LordWout
    @LordWout 3 роки тому +5

    This is perfect, I've been colorgrading for some time now and never knew exactly how it worked. Thanks so much!

  • @georgemarinho4786
    @georgemarinho4786 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you so much for your tutorials It went from 'nice tutoet science' to simple logic! You have a new subscriber

  • @TaqiMathEd
    @TaqiMathEd 2 роки тому +1

    The best explanation of the color wheel and curve I ever found on YT. Thanks!!!

    • @dunnadidit
      @dunnadidit  2 роки тому

      Thanks for the compliment!

  • @nbakerify
    @nbakerify 2 роки тому

    'Curves' aren't that hard to explain. You just did it perfectly. Thank you!

  • @DrFlox
    @DrFlox 3 роки тому +2

    Congratz! Best explanation on entire youtube

  • @lenavoyles526
    @lenavoyles526 2 роки тому +1

    THANK YOU so much for using a screen capture resolution that actually allows us to see what is on your screen!

  • @reshamthapamagar0034
    @reshamthapamagar0034 2 роки тому +2

    One of the best tutorial video I have ever seen. Thank you so much for putting this together.

  • @enidrajm
    @enidrajm 3 роки тому +5

    I've been wanting to better understand the nuance of the wheels (lift, gamma, gain) and the logs (shadows, midtones, highlights). You used a very innovative explanation tool. AND it had the benefit of showing how curves are affected. Bravo!

  • @masoudjobs194
    @masoudjobs194 Рік тому

    You saved me from hours of watching other people's videos with your very detailed and simple explanations! Thank you very much🙌👏✌Hoping for your continued success💛💙

  • @KarelZweefvlieger
    @KarelZweefvlieger 2 роки тому

    Usiing this for a number of years yet, now I understand even better the how and why! THNX

  • @allthingschihuahua273
    @allthingschihuahua273 Рік тому

    Thank you for this video! Someone recommended I color grade my dog videos to improve them. I tried to look up color grading to learn how, and asked the very question you answered in this video. Thank you so much!

  • @akshayemittal
    @akshayemittal Рік тому

    I have seen these terms and UI's for ages now and i kinda understood what they do and mean, but i haven't come across someone who's connected the dots the way you have.. You're a great teacher ! Keep em coming !!

  • @Charlottesbeautifulcult
    @Charlottesbeautifulcult 2 місяці тому

    You are a phenomenal teacher

  • @chrisbrockhurst
    @chrisbrockhurst 4 роки тому +30

    Lot of respect for you taking the time to learn other software, a big undertaking!! You planning on doing the same thing for nodes?

    • @dunnadidit
      @dunnadidit  4 роки тому +5

      Thanks brother!! I definitely could! Just like everything in DaVinci, they’re much more simple than they seem!

    • @chrisbrockhurst
      @chrisbrockhurst 4 роки тому +4

      @@dunnadidit I've been spending alot more time learning about colouring and Nodes seems to be all anyone talks about. Your explanation here worked well, sooo no pressure ha.

    • @dunnadidit
      @dunnadidit  4 роки тому +3

      Lol nodes are super nice I’ll definitely see what I can do for ya 😜

    • @JasonLorette
      @JasonLorette 4 роки тому

      Chris Brockhurst - yep, nodes would be nice as well.

    • @Micah-Woods
      @Micah-Woods 4 роки тому +1

      I'm down for nodes too! 🙌🏽 Great video Dunna!

  • @jazlusion
    @jazlusion Рік тому

    This is by far the best explanation of these tools. Easy to take in and understand. Amazing , thank you.

  • @Romanera3
    @Romanera3 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much for this video. I've been looking for this a long time. Finally, you did explain this in plain english.

  • @HanginWithPA
    @HanginWithPA 4 роки тому +2

    Learning color correction in davinci the way you explained the curve was very useful, thank you. Also for explaining the wheels.

  • @alexg963
    @alexg963 7 місяців тому

    Thanks so much for this. I’ve been getting deep into 3d graphics lately and just starting to play around with compositing and color grading. I’ve had no concrete idea of what these functions and curves really did (and surprisingly, seems to be missing from many tutorials, at least in the more 3D-focused space). I imagine I’ll be referencing this video a lot in the near future. 😊👍🏼

  • @ShootingDave
    @ShootingDave 4 роки тому +3

    I have been using DaVinci for a year or so now. This was really helpful.

    • @dunnadidit
      @dunnadidit  4 роки тому +1

      That’s great to hear!!

  • @cg113
    @cg113 11 місяців тому +1

    Dude, you're the best. Love how you used a simple visual reference where people can actually see what's happening. Would you happen to have a similar video on offset/power/slope?

  • @joejoeshabadoo
    @joejoeshabadoo Рік тому +1

    Great explanation!! The grey scale helped a lot.

  • @zackrevilla
    @zackrevilla 4 роки тому +3

    I’ve been using Resolve for a year now, but I usually don’t touch on the Fusion and Color pages because they can really be overwhelming. Seeing this tutorial made me more open to the idea of using it more and more. Other tutorials just kinda overwhelm me with the info. Dunna’s tutorial was right on the money.

    • @dunnadidit
      @dunnadidit  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much for the kind words!!

    • @jedemerichjumawan2203
      @jedemerichjumawan2203 4 роки тому

      wait, youve been ignoring Resolve's main feature for a year? Sorry if the wording sounded like a jerk but I'm honestly surprised no offense :o

    • @zackrevilla
      @zackrevilla 4 роки тому

      Jed Jumawan Jed Jumawan i never really tweak around with the color page because i dont shoot in log or in flat color profiles and its kinda overwhelming. im satisfied with the standard picture profile that i shoot in. i know im not using resolve and my camera to its fullest potential but im happy with the results im getting and thats fine by me. and ive been using resolve for school projects and what not. i dont put as much time into using resolve but hey everybody has their own paces when learning something new. (ps i didnt think that you sounded like a jerk✌🏽)

    • @Photovintageguy
      @Photovintageguy 2 роки тому

      As for fusion, you just need to find simple examples like text with background. Follow them step by step. Using them it makes more sense, than just watching.

    • @Photovintageguy
      @Photovintageguy 2 роки тому

      For the color page use the free resolve training on their website. They have sample videos to use and PDF books and videos. Again follow along coping exactly what it says in the videos and the books. You can watch the video once, but really you need to actually use the software as they tell you in the book. It's basically impossible to learn by watching, you need feedback of using the tools. You need hands on experience. People get stuck this way. I may seem tedious or silly, I assure you it is not. Put in the time. It's not hard, just a bit time consuming. Do a little every day, till you finish. What ever it takes.

  • @laurentiudll
    @laurentiudll 4 роки тому +32

    all i hope is this channel switches completely to davinci resolve so I can learn more alongside Dunna

    • @dunnadidit
      @dunnadidit  4 роки тому +1

      Hahaha 😂 I guess we’ll see.

  • @flomotionfotografie6786
    @flomotionfotografie6786 2 роки тому +1

    Wow, very good explanation! Now a lot got clearer, not only in DaVici, but the wohle picture of color grading!

  • @Brian-Hansen
    @Brian-Hansen 2 роки тому +3

    So awesome. Thanks for this! The black to white gradient really helped me understand the concept!

  • @viswanathank8282
    @viswanathank8282 3 роки тому +1

    The best explanation iv seen in a while

  • @ivargu
    @ivargu 4 роки тому +4

    I don't think I've seen this explained better elsewhere! Thanks a bunch!

  • @Schneeeulenwetter
    @Schneeeulenwetter Рік тому +1

    that you so much! I saw it un my recommendations (but had already watched 2 videos on color grading and was at first like "hmm should i watch a 3rd one?" but then i was like "you can never watch enough!" and you taught me so much the others didn't!

  • @meinbherpieg4723
    @meinbherpieg4723 3 роки тому +2

    Great explanation. Very smart to use the graph of a black to white image as an example.

  • @carlmeibergen8149
    @carlmeibergen8149 2 роки тому +3

    Excellent tutorial 👍 using curves to explain the effects of lift, gamma, gain was brilliant.

  • @jackrametta449
    @jackrametta449 10 місяців тому

    Great explanation on gain,, lift and gamma. The greyscale demo is really instructive. Thanks so much for showing an old dog new tricks!

  • @AlarkSoni
    @AlarkSoni 2 роки тому

    One of the best tutorial i have seen till now Nd you cleared all my confusion on this point so thank u very much dude keep it up..

  • @ilmarsrauda
    @ilmarsrauda 8 місяців тому

    This is the best visual explanation I've ever seen, Thank You 🤩🙏

  • @ScottSilva
    @ScottSilva 2 роки тому +2

    Well done. Very smart using the gray scale to illustrate what each tool does.

  • @mzfrah60
    @mzfrah60 3 роки тому

    your grey scale concept is just great for understanding color tweaking.

  • @Yaban-racing
    @Yaban-racing 2 роки тому +1

    Interesting. The best i see until now👍

  • @visionaryradiotv
    @visionaryradiotv 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks, brother. Now I have some idea about this. thank you very much.

  • @RealGaryGibson
    @RealGaryGibson Рік тому

    Wow! This is the BEST explanation I've ever seen!!! Thank you!

  • @drv3973
    @drv3973 3 роки тому +1

    I wish I saw this video 2 years ago. Brilliant.

  • @hi8wobble
    @hi8wobble Рік тому

    This was an excellent explanation of the color wheels. Thanks for showing how exactly they relate to curves!

  • @gbnxnc
    @gbnxnc Рік тому

    Best explanation ever on UA-cam...💯🔥

  • @pixl8
    @pixl8 Рік тому +1

    You change my life. Very good teacher

  • @Misterpeculiar
    @Misterpeculiar 2 роки тому

    This is super clear, thanks man!

  • @mikeciul8599
    @mikeciul8599 Рік тому

    Using that gradient image was genius. Thank you!

  • @Rejrodrigo
    @Rejrodrigo Рік тому

    Omg! I am so glad I found your channel and you explaining about davinci resolve is really a great help for a beginner like me. Thank you so much 👏

  • @framesbysumit
    @framesbysumit 2 роки тому

    yes definitely it's the best way to explain LIFT GAMMA GAIN. If you know everything about curves then you can understand any software with this example.

  • @sgnoogle
    @sgnoogle 4 роки тому +2

    I would love, literally LOVE, one of your videos on Fairlight. I'm struggling trying to correct my voice and reducing the eco

    • @dunnadidit
      @dunnadidit  4 роки тому +2

      Consider it added to my list! Feel free to drop any more video ideas here: www.dunnadidit.com/suggestionbox

    • @sgnoogle
      @sgnoogle 4 роки тому +1

      @@dunnadidit thank you for the super quick response. Seriously, I do really appreciate all your work!

  • @JVASecurity
    @JVASecurity 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks well explained, thanks for the comparisons with the grey scale and curves really helped understand the concept also you woke me up, was falling asleep watching other tutorials but your energy and engagement with your audience brought me back to and feeling a bit more confident to try a bit more grading to my videos.

    • @dunnadidit
      @dunnadidit  3 роки тому

      Thanks for the kind words!!

  • @AneeshJonwal
    @AneeshJonwal 4 місяці тому

    Man this was amazing. I dont know anything about color grading editing but i do now 😮😮😮😮

  • @itsthebugshow
    @itsthebugshow Рік тому

    This is a GREAT explanation. Best one I've seen by far. Thank you!

  • @YourHyness
    @YourHyness Рік тому

    this was sooo freaken helpful to understand the color wheels better! thank you!

  • @JesusMartinezCreates
    @JesusMartinezCreates Рік тому

    Yes! barely diving into davinci, Hella appreciate this man!

  • @David-cz7mm
    @David-cz7mm 2 роки тому +7

    Nice 😎👍🏼 But if you don’t want your highlights to blow out in this example, Shadows and Midtones can be adjusted to get the right look. So both of the two color wheel groups have there pros and cons depending on the clip and situation! 😊

  • @joelowthianYT
    @joelowthianYT 4 роки тому +2

    You sir just earned a new subscriber. Absolutely fantastic explanation!

  • @DrDrift-rl6cc
    @DrDrift-rl6cc Рік тому

    Excellent tutorial/explanation, short and sweet, thank you Dunna!

  • @Richa.B
    @Richa.B 8 місяців тому

    Thank you for this logical explanation. Makes more sense.

  • @jeffgracevalerio
    @jeffgracevalerio Рік тому

    I think u you nailed it❤️👍🏼 thanks for the clear explanation 👍🏼 now i can adjust my shadows and whites the way i like it👍🏼

  • @thegreensfilms
    @thegreensfilms 2 роки тому

    Excellent video man, literally starting on resolve and GOD did that help. Thank you so much!!

  • @johndc7446
    @johndc7446 3 роки тому +4

    Thank you. That significantly cleared up things for me.

  • @BlueTangoProject
    @BlueTangoProject 2 роки тому +2

    Excellent explanation. Dunna is a great teacher!

  • @JustinNathanielAdams
    @JustinNathanielAdams 2 роки тому

    Gumby's horse! My family used to have that toy :)
    Also, this is an excellent tutorial; I'm definitely going to check out more of your Davinci tutorials.

  •  Рік тому

    Nice explanation with visual feedback, exactly what was needed

  • @aloomia826
    @aloomia826 3 роки тому

    Thank u .The constantly applying grade to grayscale image and comparing curves helped quite a bit

  • @Wuud52
    @Wuud52 Рік тому

    Thank you for this. I am still learning DaVinci and did not even know I could flip to the lights, darks and mid-tones section (newbie). This will help a lot.

  • @editinglessons4509
    @editinglessons4509 2 роки тому +1

    Clean ! beautiful content. Thank you so much Dunna

  • @BasicFilmmaker
    @BasicFilmmaker 4 роки тому +12

    Epic Batman Segway!

  • @HeyTaoRan
    @HeyTaoRan 3 місяці тому

    thank you for making everything so easy to understand!

  • @olachoukair
    @olachoukair 3 роки тому

    so glad I found your video! with the grey scale it makes so much sense!

  • @elias.keller_photography
    @elias.keller_photography Рік тому

    THANK YOU!!! Amazing explanation specially for me coming from photography!

  • @jstew1022
    @jstew1022 Рік тому

    THANK YOU THANK YOU i was about to give up on learning Davinci Resolve (!) Now i feel it might be possible :)

  • @donjanderson7765
    @donjanderson7765 4 роки тому +1

    Nice job Dunna. I Always enjoy your content and how you make it so easy to understand.

  • @thereforeandres
    @thereforeandres 2 роки тому

    That was such a great explanation of curves... and everything else!

  • @imsardar578
    @imsardar578 2 роки тому

    This is the video that I was looking for. Thanks!!

  • @StarCaledonia
    @StarCaledonia 2 роки тому

    Brilliant explanation and demonstration. Thank you

  • @SethPetero
    @SethPetero 27 днів тому

    Quick question: How did you get your curve and waveform to appear like 8:09 in the video versus the 8:05 timecode? Basically, how did you get it to show you the line of your lift, gamma, and gain adjustments?

  • @learningtofly5081
    @learningtofly5081 Рік тому

    Great tutorial and visualization. Thanks for the tips!

  • @sobo2
    @sobo2 11 місяців тому

    Great you used the greyscale gradient to explain it.

  • @arielsuave
    @arielsuave 2 роки тому +2

    Clearly portrayed and masterfully executed... insta-liked!

  • @Wimana868
    @Wimana868 2 роки тому +1

    Man you did an amazing job explaining this! Thanks a ton. always got the good stuff lol

  • @ashrayhebbar5885
    @ashrayhebbar5885 Рік тому

    You explained it in the best way possible. Thank you for this!

  • @pushingfilm
    @pushingfilm Рік тому

    Perfectly explained! Thank you

  • @oldfoxstudios9352
    @oldfoxstudios9352 4 роки тому +1

    Nice Explanation About The Lift Gama & Gain