I just wanted to let you know, I've been using this colour grading tutorial for everything for the last 4 months, and it's absolutely been a godsend for me. Thank you so much!
You can drop the end CST and look stuff the timeline node page to hit the project up. Then the start CST stuff on pre clip as per each camera… if it’s a BM camera then there is no need of you shoot raw and set it up to be correct.
I've been. Learning to colour grade on and off for over year now - subscribed to all the big colour channels but I randomly found your video today and it is like magic. The footage I had previously graded looks MILES better using this technique - this actual knowledge i can build on to get better. God bless you man!!!
From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much for this tutorial! I have been really trying to learn color grading well for past 2 years. This is THE ONE tutorial that finally helped me lots!
There are honestly SO many UA-camrs, barely out of school, confidently punting their "amazing" grading techniques. SO many bad habits get picked up here ...but finally, a real industry professional giving clear and well explained content. thank you from SA
Runhaar this has saved me HOURS! and is the only node structure I use. Your a great teacher that SHOWS and explains everything well. From day 1 of using this node structure my clients have been WOWED. I hope to book a one on one with you in the future. Defiently WORTH IT!
IMPORTANT - You can create your look inside of the CST's (add a serial node before the last CST). It will give you more flexibility as you are working in the DWG colorspace. If you do it after the second CST (rec 709), you can only make minor adjustments as you'll be working in a smaller colorspace. Also - Best to put the "Texture Node" in a serial and not in a parallel.
you gotta change to Cineon Film Log though before the LUT, right? regulating the gain of the LUT is weird though because with or with the compound node, it behaves overly strange...
@@hannestell If you use the davinci LUTS yeah. You should check out Cullen Kelly's channel. I think he made a Kodak 2838 LUT that has a DWG input and output. (free download). So you just chuck it on a node in between your cst's
yea it was weird why you added the look after clipping down to 709. Might as well do the 709 LUT only once so you don't accidentally throw away data that could have been useful (e.g. highlights)
Thank you for this tutorial and not wasting anyones time with superfluous drivel, this was informative and straight to the point. Very glad to have stumbled onto your channel!
Great video mate! You explained everything very well. Only note I have is to be cautious of putting texture/spatial fx in a parallel node. You can get some funky effects from time to time. They’re better off left in a serial node.
Great vid! I just finished watching Darren Mostyn's node structure tutorial, and both are almost identical. Its great to see two pros on the same page, gives us newbie's confidence.
At first I thought this tutorial was going to be impossible, now I realize that it’s not only impossible to learn but, beyond what I thought I could do. Thanks for giving me the MacGyver version.
I watched this when you dropped it and thought it was too much for me and yt, then I saw dunna mention Davinci intermediate and came back to follow this step by step. GAME CHANGER!! Thanks for sharing this. I’m colorblind and color has been an absolute nightmare.
Love how you’ve completely changed the way I work with davinci. Now I can actually work on footage the correct way so I don’t have to be ashamed when I have to send it to a colorist after I’ve worked on things first 😂😂
Arguably one of the best videos I've ever watched on grading. Seriously, as someone who suffers from option paralysis (and ADHD) this streamlined process is going to make my life 10x easier when it comes to video. I hope to get back into UA-cam and you might have just played a major part in that. Thank you.
This is perfect! I watched several of your other videos immediately after I saw this one. The information and value density of your videos are INSANE! THANK YOU! I'd love to see you explain the parallel nodes and how they are "joined" together later.
Many users may only need to perform basic color correction and grading tasks, such as adjusting exposure, contrast, saturation, or applying creative looks. In these scenarios, a simplified interface that consolidates common color adjustments into a single node or panel could be more user-friendly and efficient. One potential approach could be to introduce a "Basic Color Grading" mode or panel that consolidates common adjustments into a single interface, while still allowing users to switch to the traditional node-based workflow for more complex grading tasks. This could strike a balance between simplicity and advanced functionality, catering to both novice and experienced colorists.
At the end the day, you need to figure out what works for you. I know a few that do it this way, but nothing stops you from finding a process that you are comfortable with.
@@runhaar1 It's a bit backwards. As a rule, you should always correctly balance and correct your shot in a color managed environment by eye and scope to ensure there aren't any strange out of gamut issues - particularly where using multiple cameras within the one project etc. - once the primary grade and correction is on point, you can safely apply a look across the top, knowing that the underlying issues are fixed. I don't say this to be rude - but more so to offer a more accepted and standard way of doing things as you have a lot of new people coming in here thinking that this is the answer to their entire grading process. But whilst you maybe able to accurately colour correct a primary whilst it's under the effect of a look, not many people can, or should. Kind of a learn the rules before you break them situation. 🙏
@@SaltEarthandSunI disagree. That might work for you, but I've never had a problem choosing my look on a well lit and exposed image on my hero shot and then making sure it can work on all the scenes.
Creating an initial visual style isn't a negative approach. In fact, a multitude of projects often commence with a distinctive look, inspired by mood boards and personal preferences. However, the challenge arises when you perform the color grading and corrections with only that particular look in mind. This can limit flexibility as it becomes difficult to transition seamlessly to a different visual aesthetic, given that all adjustments are confined within that initial look and color space. Hence, being mindfulness could be the keyword here.
Cullen Kelly actually do the look first then do the primaries, and I am also following that workflow, albeit a little bit differently. I "correct" my master shot just so I will have a reference for the whole scene (just the exposure and balance, contrast is on the look development) then the rest of the scene its look first then primaries after. It save me so much time and will allow me to have multiple passes. So basically, exposure and balance adjustment on the master shot then apply the look on a grouping together with the rest of the shots for the scene, then adjust the exposure and balance for the rest of the shots if needed. That's for the first pass. I actually followed this workflow because sometimes, a project moves deadline way earlier than the supposed deadline so even if it happens, I already have at least a consistent grade throughout the whole film even with even only the first pass. 2nd pass and onwards will be local adjustments such as power windows, adjusting hues for optimal color contrast, etc.
THX Runhaar - you're simply the best!! Short & simple, straight to the point and excellent explanation of the critical points! Your node tree is the killer!!
I am a total newbie to Davinci, making films, etc. I don't really know what is going on here, I sort of have an idea, but I feel that I can learn from your channel as this has already given me an idea of node trees. Simple. Straightforward, straight to the point. Thank you. Subbed.
I just created a step by step note on my phone from this video. I kept coming back to yours because it's so helpful. ive made two videos with color grades all thanks to you. You rock!!
@@runhaar1 Could you make a video on how to create a good "look"? That's the only thing that's soooo hard to find. I can't find anything anywhere, really.
Brilliant - I've had to lecture people with who don't know the difference between correction and grading and its as fundimental as framing a shot or lighting!
This is the most insightful video I have ever seen on an industry standard workflow. This answered all the questions I have with understanding colour space transform. Absolute legend!
I come from the audio mixing world and we call this approach top down mixing. Making our broad and big strokes of eq change and compression at the end of our chain and tailoring each instrument to that. I’ve just started playing with Davinci resolve since the new iPhone and shooting everything in log. 2024 my goal is to have higher quality instagram reels and your channel has been a great resource of inspiration and information
I learned a lot from the UA-cam channel which discusses davinci resolve, courses, and discussions with friends, and it took me a long time to understand, and now I understand better thanks to you. In the end you explained very well the basic and fast usage of this node. Thank You
Thank you so much! After going through all these guys who are sponsored or selling their own grades its so exhausting when i just wanted to know the ins and outs and this is the one that helps me most! Epic. ❤ subscribed..
This video was recommended to me just before meeting with a potential new client. I did a quick video for them (to show them what I can offer etc.), I thought that I'd give this a go after my other powergrades weren't looking great and I couldn't get the colours where I wanted them. Damn! It worked a treat, the colour and look I was able to get was incredible! I did a talking head video two days ago and decided to use this PowerGrade I made (following this technique), again, it just worked so well. Not entirely sure what it is - I think some of it is the DaVinci Wide Gaumet - but I feel like my footage looks more detailed. I used some old footage now to test it out (again) and it's perfect! If I want to push the look in a certain direction, I can make some tweaks on the balance node (elsewhere if needed) and it will be perfect! Just want to give you a big THANK YOU! I had thought my colour grading was decent, but this has taken things to a whole new level for me! THANK YOU!!!
Definitely my favorite approach I've seen so far. Thanks for sharing! Someone said that after a node is converted to Cineon, every clip afterwards must be assigned to 'Gamma > Cineon Film Log' by right clicking the node. Would you do this step for the Kodak LUT? I tried it with your steps here and brought my black back. What are your thoughts?
Honestly, need to see this kind of node tree, so many people have a HUGE amount of nodes everywhere and it look really complicated. But with this atleast i can start my coloring better now while it being organized and easy.
Not that you need it but you got another subscriber... this is very clear and to the point....I always get confused with CST...I have a blackmagic pocket cinema camera and I often get the specs wrong... but I'll mimic your node tree and figure it out..thanks once again for this amazing tutorial
You are very straight forward and stick to within DaVinci.. I loved it.. because the other creators only use their own/other's paid film look lut, which is not suitable for learners.. i found 10-12 video concept within one video by you only... very very thanks mate.. ❤❤.. it's time as well as money saving....
Saw many tutorials on this, but they just teach you to copy paste, I am so glad to find this video to really get to know why we took any step. Thank you so much, Subbed !!!!!
Can I ask your opinion on using DaVinci color managed and Right Click > Input Color Space for clips at the media bin level? I've seen some other tutorials that suggest this approach but I don't really know the benefits/drawbacks of doing it as a node. As an editor it is nice to do it this during ingestion so I can more easily identify clips that may be more trouble than they're worth.
Runhaar, thank you so much for sharing a real meat! I'm quite an experienced videographer just getting into the color grading. I got experience from photo editing, the fundamental principles are the same, but this workflow is something based on experience and practice, which is priceless.
I was skeptical at first. But you’re right it’s a great method. Side tip, if you grab a still of the frame after creating the nodes, you can easily have the nodes all at hand for other clips.
this is amazing!!! just started integrating this work flow and I absolutely love it! my only question would be where would you place the Noise reduction node? some colourist say at the very beginning some say 3rd from the beginning. what would your take be on this?
Dude, you are an amazing teacher, don't stop making videos please. I watch all of your videos now and have learned so much more now than months with other guys
Dudeeeeeee love this!!!! You simplified the process!!!! I am going to save this tree as a template to use on my projects! I hate it when some ppl go nuts creating complicated trees! (of course I know some projects need such a crazy node trees... but not all projects! ) Thank you! cheers! (subbed!)
@@runhaar1 no problem! I'd love to see (if you can ...) an explanation of when & why use different wheels: primary/Log/HDR... I am asking "cause you used the HDR wheels to do the basic primary corrections... I thought HDR wheels were not supposed to be used for that..🤔 (obviously I was wrong! 😂 ). One last thing: correct me if I am wrong... you suggest to do first he conversions beginning & end: with CST's, then manipulate the cineon/LUT combo and finally work in between...? Or the compound (lut/cineon) is the last thing we do...? (hope my question is not too confusing! hers! :)
Excellent overview. Question. You start with the look and then work on primaries. But what if the shot, for example, the white balance is off. Do you correct that before putting on the look?
watching this again! Such a great post!!! Question: if I want to add a node for noise (denoise) and one for sharpening... where should I place each...? thanks!
Great tutorial! Reacreating your workflow was made very easy thanks to your explanations. 🤙 One quick question is left: After selecting two or more nodes with the mouse.. how do i activate / deactivate the selected nodes all together? I can't find the keyboard shortcut and it drives me kinda crazy 😅
Love the video, thanks for explaining it so clearly. I do have a question, sorry if it's a dumb one. 4:02 how do you know which output gamma to use depending on the film emulation?
As a new DaVinci user looking to integrate this into my premiere workflow, I found this super helpful and straightforward. Especially the point about most of the data being in the DaVinci Wide Gamut space as well. Thank you!
SUPER AWESOME TUTORIAL!!! WOW! I learned so much and was able to follow along easily man! Quick question! If i’m adding halation and film grain, would that go after the Film look? Inside the Film look compound node, or within the secondaries???
@@runhaar1 Oh, I guess I was thinking instead of applying this node structure directly to a clip, instead applying it to an adjustment layer - any difference to the effect on the image using either one?
I just wanted to let you know, I've been using this colour grading tutorial for everything for the last 4 months, and it's absolutely been a godsend for me. Thank you so much!
Great to hear!
Ok. How do i do color space transform if i am recording on gopro12 5k with flat colors profile, it should be already in rec709@@runhaar1
Does this work with SLOG3
You can drop the end CST and look stuff the timeline node page to hit the project up. Then the start CST stuff on pre clip as per each camera… if it’s a BM camera then there is no need of you shoot raw and set it up to be correct.
*Finally, someone from the industry that shows us how it's done correctly. Thanks. Subscribed!*
Appreciate it 👏
I click this video，and then I saw the two fingers glove, I put down the snacks with humble heart.
I've been. Learning to colour grade on and off for over year now - subscribed to all the big colour channels but I randomly found your video today and it is like magic. The footage I had previously graded looks MILES better using this technique - this actual knowledge i can build on to get better. God bless you man!!!
Fantastic! Happy I could help 😊 Let the grading begin!
@@runhaar1 dude 100% agree with this. i found you yesterday and have been up all night playing around with film looks!! amazing
Same here!
From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much for this tutorial! I have been really trying to learn color grading well for past 2 years. This is THE ONE tutorial that finally helped me lots!
Love to hear it!
There are honestly SO many UA-camrs, barely out of school, confidently punting their "amazing" grading techniques. SO many bad habits get picked up here ...but finally, a real industry professional giving clear and well explained content. thank you from SA
Took you way less words than other channels to explain this workflow, without losing any key information. Very clear video! Thanks
Glad to hear it! I try to get the info across and quickly as I can and not waste anyones time :)
One of the best I've found, everything you need to know and includes project settings and node structure - excellent! Thanks very much. 🙏
Runhaar this has saved me HOURS! and is the only node structure I use. Your a great teacher that SHOWS and explains everything well. From day 1 of using this node structure my clients have been WOWED. I hope to book a one on one with you in the future. Defiently WORTH IT!
Your CST explanation and workflow are the best I’ve seen from any YT video. Thanks, subscribed!
This and Juan Melara's ;-)
finally someone who is actually showing us how to do it properly!!! thank you
I tried this today on one of my projects and made my footage look so fire! I can't thank you enough for making this video my man!
Great to hear!
IMPORTANT - You can create your look inside of the CST's (add a serial node before the last CST). It will give you more flexibility as you are working in the DWG colorspace. If you do it after the second CST (rec 709), you can only make minor adjustments as you'll be working in a smaller colorspace.
Also - Best to put the "Texture Node" in a serial and not in a parallel.
Can you post a link to download this powergrade for everyone? Thx!
Working post CST also would also yields a higher potential to push things out of gamut. The CST helps keep everything inside the delivery gamut.
you gotta change to Cineon Film Log though before the LUT, right? regulating the gain of the LUT is weird though because with or with the compound node, it behaves overly strange...
@@hannestell If you use the davinci LUTS yeah. You should check out Cullen Kelly's channel. I think he made a Kodak 2838 LUT that has a DWG input and output. (free download). So you just chuck it on a node in between your cst's
yea it was weird why you added the look after clipping down to 709. Might as well do the 709 LUT only once so you don't accidentally throw away data that could have been useful (e.g. highlights)
One of the best and most useful color grading tutorials I have found and I've watched at least one hundred! Thank you very much!
Thank you for this tutorial and not wasting anyones time with superfluous drivel, this was informative and straight to the point. Very glad to have stumbled onto your channel!
Great video mate! You explained everything very well. Only note I have is to be cautious of putting texture/spatial fx in a parallel node. You can get some funky effects from time to time. They’re better off left in a serial node.
Great vid! I just finished watching Darren Mostyn's node structure tutorial, and both are almost identical. Its great to see two pros on the same page, gives us newbie's confidence.
Yeah, is this an industry standard because Darrens video is literally IDENTICAL to this
At first I thought this tutorial was going to be impossible, now I realize that it’s not only impossible to learn but, beyond what I thought I could do. Thanks for giving me the MacGyver version.
I watched this when you dropped it and thought it was too much for me and yt, then I saw dunna mention Davinci intermediate and came back to follow this step by step.
GAME CHANGER!!
Thanks for sharing this. I’m colorblind and color has been an absolute nightmare.
Happy to help!
Love how you’ve completely changed the way I work with davinci. Now I can actually work on footage the correct way so I don’t have to be ashamed when I have to send it to a colorist after I’ve worked on things first 😂😂
Haha, Happy to help! You might even teach them a thing or two :)
It's difficult to find true teachers on youtube. Your video is clear, concise and gives me confidence in moving forward. Thank you very much.
You're very welcome!
Arguably one of the best videos I've ever watched on grading. Seriously, as someone who suffers from option paralysis (and ADHD) this streamlined process is going to make my life 10x easier when it comes to video. I hope to get back into UA-cam and you might have just played a major part in that. Thank you.
Wow, really appreciate that 🙏
This is perfect! I watched several of your other videos immediately after I saw this one. The information and value density of your videos are INSANE! THANK YOU!
I'd love to see you explain the parallel nodes and how they are "joined" together later.
Thank you for taking the time to teach us your knowledge in this area, this is the best video I've come across on color grading!
Appreciate the kind words 🙏
Hands down the best colouring video on the internet, there's no contest.
Many users may only need to perform basic color correction and grading tasks, such as adjusting exposure, contrast, saturation, or applying creative looks. In these scenarios, a simplified interface that consolidates common color adjustments into a single node or panel could be more user-friendly and efficient.
One potential approach could be to introduce a "Basic Color Grading" mode or panel that consolidates common adjustments into a single interface, while still allowing users to switch to the traditional node-based workflow for more complex grading tasks. This could strike a balance between simplicity and advanced functionality, catering to both novice and experienced colorists.
The best real tutorial that has worked for me to color grade, IT works, Excellent job.
Not sure many professional colourists would suggest creating the look first and then going back and doing your primaries afterwards.
At the end the day, you need to figure out what works for you. I know a few that do it this way, but nothing stops you from finding a process that you are comfortable with.
@@runhaar1 It's a bit backwards. As a rule, you should always correctly balance and correct your shot in a color managed environment by eye and scope to ensure there aren't any strange out of gamut issues - particularly where using multiple cameras within the one project etc. - once the primary grade and correction is on point, you can safely apply a look across the top, knowing that the underlying issues are fixed.
I don't say this to be rude - but more so to offer a more accepted and standard way of doing things as you have a lot of new people coming in here thinking that this is the answer to their entire grading process. But whilst you maybe able to accurately colour correct a primary whilst it's under the effect of a look, not many people can, or should.
Kind of a learn the rules before you break them situation. 🙏
@@SaltEarthandSunI disagree. That might work for you, but I've never had a problem choosing my look on a well lit and exposed image on my hero shot and then making sure it can work on all the scenes.
Creating an initial visual style isn't a negative approach. In fact, a multitude of projects often commence with a distinctive look, inspired by mood boards and personal preferences. However, the challenge arises when you perform the color grading and corrections with only that particular look in mind. This can limit flexibility as it becomes difficult to transition seamlessly to a different visual aesthetic, given that all adjustments are confined within that initial look and color space. Hence, being mindfulness could be the keyword here.
Cullen Kelly actually do the look first then do the primaries, and I am also following that workflow, albeit a little bit differently. I "correct" my master shot just so I will have a reference for the whole scene (just the exposure and balance, contrast is on the look development) then the rest of the scene its look first then primaries after. It save me so much time and will allow me to have multiple passes. So basically, exposure and balance adjustment on the master shot then apply the look on a grouping together with the rest of the shots for the scene, then adjust the exposure and balance for the rest of the shots if needed. That's for the first pass. I actually followed this workflow because sometimes, a project moves deadline way earlier than the supposed deadline so even if it happens, I already have at least a consistent grade throughout the whole film even with even only the first pass. 2nd pass and onwards will be local adjustments such as power windows, adjusting hues for optimal color contrast, etc.
THX Runhaar - you're simply the best!! Short & simple, straight to the point and excellent explanation of the critical points! Your node tree is the killer!!
I am a total newbie to Davinci, making films, etc. I don't really know what is going on here, I sort of have an idea, but I feel that I can learn from your channel as this has already given me an idea of node trees. Simple. Straightforward, straight to the point. Thank you. Subbed.
This helped me a whole lot. I've still got work to do, but this was a great foundation! Thank you very much!!
I watched hundreds of tutorials on resolve... This has to be one of the best, I think.
love to hear it
I just created a step by step note on my phone from this video. I kept coming back to yours because it's so helpful. ive made two videos with color grades all thanks to you. You rock!!
This has been the best video I’ve seen so far about setting up DaVinci node trees
Crystal clear and actually helpful, great stuff mate!
I watch a crapload of UA-cam vids on color grading. This was by far the best I’ve encountered. Thank you :)
Glad it was helpful!
@@runhaar1 Could you make a video on how to create a good "look"? That's the only thing that's soooo hard to find. I can't find anything anywhere, really.
This is wayyyyy better than Darren Mostyn’s Node Tree structure. This is simple & refined, YES it works a real treat. Thanks a tonne. 💪🏼💪🏼✒️🎬🎥
Brilliant - I've had to lecture people with who don't know the difference between correction and grading and its as fundimental as framing a shot or lighting!
You have the most similar approach to the workflow I've been thinking about for over 3 years. It is a very good lecture. So cool! Dope.
This is the most insightful video I have ever seen on an industry standard workflow. This answered all the questions I have with understanding colour space transform. Absolute legend!
Happy to Help!
I NEVER comment on anything, but this video is the only one that REALLY worked, Thanks
Finally, there is a clear and straightforward explanation/ tutorial on how to set up node tree. This video really saves me. Thanks very much.
I come from the audio mixing world and we call this approach top down mixing. Making our broad and big strokes of eq change and compression at the end of our chain and tailoring each instrument to that. I’ve just started playing with Davinci resolve since the new iPhone and shooting everything in log. 2024 my goal is to have higher quality instagram reels and your channel has been a great resource of inspiration and information
One of the most helpful tutorials that I've ever come across. Thank you!
this was by far the most helpful tutorial on node structures. thank you
I learned a lot from the UA-cam channel which discusses davinci resolve, courses, and discussions with friends, and it took me a long time to understand, and now I understand better thanks to you. In the end you explained very well the basic and fast usage of this node. Thank You
Great to hear!
Love the video! Thanks for posting
Best direction on how the Nodes work. Glad I found this video. Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
SA Represent :) Awesome videos bru, Keep it up. Love your methods.
I appreciate this video. It's something I've been looking for for a very long time. Thank you for your help
Thankyou so much, this is the only video I need to understand nodes as a new editor
Thank you so much! After going through all these guys who are sponsored or selling their own grades its so exhausting when i just wanted to know the ins and outs and this is the one that helps me most! Epic. ❤ subscribed..
Happy to help!
Best tutorial I have seen on this, thank you!!!
This video was recommended to me just before meeting with a potential new client. I did a quick video for them (to show them what I can offer etc.), I thought that I'd give this a go after my other powergrades weren't looking great and I couldn't get the colours where I wanted them. Damn! It worked a treat, the colour and look I was able to get was incredible!
I did a talking head video two days ago and decided to use this PowerGrade I made (following this technique), again, it just worked so well. Not entirely sure what it is - I think some of it is the DaVinci Wide Gaumet - but I feel like my footage looks more detailed. I used some old footage now to test it out (again) and it's perfect! If I want to push the look in a certain direction, I can make some tweaks on the balance node (elsewhere if needed) and it will be perfect!
Just want to give you a big THANK YOU! I had thought my colour grading was decent, but this has taken things to a whole new level for me! THANK YOU!!!
That's fantastic to hear!!
That Glove told me I have come to the right place. Thanks a million for this Master Tutorial.
😂
You're a life saver man!! This rules so much, thank you!
Definitely my favorite approach I've seen so far. Thanks for sharing! Someone said that after a node is converted to Cineon, every clip afterwards must be assigned to 'Gamma > Cineon Film Log' by right clicking the node. Would you do this step for the Kodak LUT? I tried it with your steps here and brought my black back. What are your thoughts?
Honestly, need to see this kind of node tree, so many people have a HUGE amount of nodes everywhere and it look really complicated. But with this atleast i can start my coloring better now while it being organized and easy.
Not that you need it but you got another subscriber... this is very clear and to the point....I always get confused with CST...I have a blackmagic pocket cinema camera and I often get the specs wrong... but I'll mimic your node tree and figure it out..thanks once again for this amazing tutorial
You are very straight forward and stick to within DaVinci.. I loved it.. because the other creators only use their own/other's paid film look lut, which is not suitable for learners.. i found 10-12 video concept within one video by you only... very very thanks mate.. ❤❤.. it's time as well as money saving....
Saw many tutorials on this, but they just teach you to copy paste, I am so glad to find this video to really get to know why we took any step. Thank you so much, Subbed !!!!!
Glad you got some value out of it!
Can I ask your opinion on using DaVinci color managed and Right Click > Input Color Space for clips at the media bin level? I've seen some other tutorials that suggest this approach but I don't really know the benefits/drawbacks of doing it as a node. As an editor it is nice to do it this during ingestion so I can more easily identify clips that may be more trouble than they're worth.
This is exactly what I need to know!!! Thank you so much for sharing this!!
You just changed my colorgrading life! Thank you so much!!
One of the best Davinci workflow videos I have seen so far. Thanks for sharing.
Runhaar, thank you so much for sharing a real meat! I'm quite an experienced videographer just getting into the color grading. I got experience from photo editing, the fundamental principles are the same, but this workflow is something based on experience and practice, which is priceless.
Happy I could help!
i'm so beginner to using davinci resolve for my color grading process. finally i understand how to use node correctly. Thank you sir ❤️
I was skeptical at first. But you’re right it’s a great method. Side tip, if you grab a still of the frame after creating the nodes, you can easily have the nodes all at hand for other clips.
Yeah, I was wondering that.
Will this save across projects?
Very useful and well explained. I immediately tried that on the project I was working on. And that's very effective.
Amazing tutorial. Concise and well explained. Trying this tree today with my s-log footage.
This has worked for me in a short period. Thank you, appreciate this.
Glad it helped!
best video to explain how to apply 2383 color lut i have ever seen before
this is amazing!!! just started integrating this work flow and I absolutely love it! my only question would be where would you place the Noise reduction node? some colourist say at the very beginning some say 3rd from the beginning. what would your take be on this?
I use Noise reduction at the end
Wow. I need to rewatch this and follow along to fully understand. Mind blowing
Thank you so much! You got a new subscriber.
I've just tried this on a test project. Thanks so much! This really makes sense.
Dude, you are an amazing teacher, don't stop making videos please. I watch all of your videos now and have learned so much more now than months with other guys
Appreciate you!
Keep coming back to this after months, best tutorial
Thank you man, amazing video. Clear as day, you make it easy to grasp.
Fantastic brother! I'm about to shoot an interview with a Sony A7IV and a BMPCC4K - excited to use your workflow!
Good luck!
Thank you very much. I have now got this structure locked. Amazing work man..!
This is incredibly helpful. Even though I'm new, this added a big leap in understanding how to think about workflow. Thank you!
Love to hear it!
THANK YOU for finaly cutting it down to essentials.
New to Da Vinci and this just made sense! Dankie meneer!
I didn't realise I really needed these tips until your video popped up! Cool stuff man
Wow! Great tutorial. I'm currently grading a short-film and this has really elevated my work. Thanks!
Goodluck with your short! Happy it helped you.
What an absolute legend you are! Thank you for this video mate, a game changer for me ! All the best :)
You're welcome!
This is by far the best video on color grading I have seen. Much respect 🙏
Thanks Emmanuel
Very helpful, man. Thanks a lot! Cheers from Italy
You changed my life thank you
Dudeeeeeee love this!!!! You simplified the process!!!! I am going to save this tree as a template to use on my projects! I hate it when some ppl go nuts creating complicated trees! (of course I know some projects need such a crazy node trees... but not all projects! ) Thank you! cheers! (subbed!)
Fantastic, love to hear it!
@@runhaar1 no problem! I'd love to see (if you can ...) an explanation of when & why use different wheels: primary/Log/HDR... I am asking "cause you used the HDR wheels to do the basic primary corrections... I thought HDR wheels were not supposed to be used for that..🤔 (obviously I was wrong! 😂 ). One last thing: correct me if I am wrong... you suggest to do first he conversions beginning & end: with CST's, then manipulate the cineon/LUT combo and finally work in between...? Or the compound (lut/cineon) is the last thing we do...? (hope my question is not too confusing! hers! :)
Excellent overview. Question. You start with the look and then work on primaries. But what if the shot, for example, the white balance is off. Do you correct that before putting on the look?
watching this again! Such a great post!!! Question: if I want to add a node for noise (denoise) and one for sharpening... where should I place each...? thanks!
I add it at the beginning of my node tree
Great tutorial! Reacreating your workflow was made very easy thanks to your explanations. 🤙
One quick question is left: After selecting two or more nodes with the mouse.. how do i activate / deactivate the selected nodes all together? I can't find the keyboard shortcut and it drives me kinda crazy 😅
Love the video, thanks for explaining it so clearly. I do have a question, sorry if it's a dumb one. 4:02 how do you know which output gamma to use depending on the film emulation?
This is such a good video man. Thank you.
As a new DaVinci user looking to integrate this into my premiere workflow, I found this super helpful and straightforward. Especially the point about most of the data being in the DaVinci Wide Gamut space as well. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Where in the node tree would noise reduction come it? Primary or secondary? Thanks! Awesome easy to understand tutorial!!
You can put it at the start or at the end of your node tree
Thanks!@@runhaar1
SUPER AWESOME TUTORIAL!!! WOW! I learned so much and was able to follow along easily man! Quick question! If i’m adding halation and film grain, would that go after the Film look? Inside the Film look compound node, or within the secondaries???
I'd put halation in the secondaries and film grain after the film look at the end
muchas gracias mi amigo tu estructura me ha ayudado full
Thank you very much my friend, your structure has helped me completely 👏👏👏
Love this video, thank you! Is there any disadvantage to following this procedure on an adjustment layer versus the clips themselves?
Hey, not sure I understand your question
@@runhaar1 Oh, I guess I was thinking instead of applying this node structure directly to a clip, instead applying it to an adjustment layer - any difference to the effect on the image using either one?
No difference that I know of
@@runhaar1 Great, thanks! Sometimes it's easier for me to work with an adjustment layer in this way, so glad it's the same idea.