From Start to Finish: Mastering Color Grading in DaVinci Resolve for a Full Scene
My color grading process for matching the clips in a scene and giving them all a consistent look is a simple way to get from flat footage to final look quickly! In this video, I take you through a step-by-step, start-to-finish guide on everything that goes into that process. Along the way, we'll learn about nodes, color correction, white balance, film emulation and more!
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Table of Contents:
0:00 - Introduction
1:31 - Analyze The Scene
2:28 - Basic Node Sctructure
4:23 - Converting LOG footage (Color Space Transform)
9:34 - Color Correction
14:23 - Matching Clips In A Scene
29:05 - Creating a "Look"
40:50 - Double Checking The Look
42:26 - The Final Result
43:05 - Conclusion
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At first, I thought this was just going to be another tutorial showing the same thing over and over again but man was I wrong. Thanks for this great in-depth tutorial. Learned some REALLY useful stuff that I will be applying every day!
You just made my day with this comment. It’s nice to know that my “vision” for the video is working!
i liked how you noticed that how many KZheadrs aren't showing so many details on their videos but one thing no one has ever did is sharing the footage they are working on so we as beginner can follow the process either ways the video is hundred percent helpful, thanks Dunna
Glad you found it helpful, I’ll keep that in mind for the future.
I would watch content like this all day long. This is the best resolve video I’ve seen regarding color grading.
Thank you!
Yes!!!! This has been the video I was waiting for 2 years
Nice!!
Finally someone that shows the actual process that a colorist has to go though when grading an entire scene! Most people on KZhead only put a nice grade on one single clip and call it a day.... I would suggest to get the look in place before balancing out the shots so you don't get to do everything twice if one of the shots fail to match with the desired look.
Glad to hear you liked it! I totally hear you on the look. I go back and forth on this. It's tough to get the look without a balanced shot but it's tough to do the balance without a look haha. Often now, I'll balance out one shot, create a look and apply to everything and then balance the rest underneath the look.
@@dunnadidit yes that is how I do it most of the time also 👍🏻
Absolutely incredible tutorial. It brings years of me studying all these different topics into one cohesive real world walkthrough. Thank you so much!
Mr.Dunna.. I am a Vibrant Grandma on a steep learning curve. YOU, SIR, are the easiest teacher to listen to ! I have been in deep dive mode for many hours. You explain clearly with clarification on the little details where one could easily get totally lost! Please send me a link to your videos. I wouldn't want to miss one. My grand kids are waiting for my inspiration. I must get into production. I love this! Momma Eve
That’s so great to hear! The best way to make sure that you don’t miss any videos is to subscribe to the channel and hit the little bell button to make sure that you get all notifications. Then KZhead will let you know when I upload!
This is pure gold. Not only do you explain things in an easy to understand way, but you also go into your thought process on why you do what you do in a useful step by step way. I can't thank you enough!
This is incredible! This tutorial totally aligns with my level color correction/grading knowledge, which is something higher than a beginner's. Many concepts became clearer and learned many new things. Loved tha fact that you work on a real project from beginning all through the end. Definitely the best color grading tutorial I have watched so far! Thanks man!
Excellent video from start to end ! Huge appreciation for what you do!
Amazing tutorial. As someone just getting into color grading it's HUGE to see someone going through the process of grading a whole scene. Thank you very much!
Well done, very informative! Love the final look! Great job!
What an awesome tutorial - so many useful tips ❤️
Incredible video! Thanks for going through the whole process. I learned so much!
Finally, an incredible tutorial that goes in depth and shows everything clearly. Thank you so much for this video and for sharing your workflow!
Very nice tutorial. Love your workflow, very neat. Thanks for sharing!
Fantastic tutorial. A very practical lesson that I actually understand and can apply to my projects. Thank you!
SO WELL DONE. I'd been looking for a video like this. I really appreciate your detailed and clear explanations. You left me with no questions. Thank you thank you.
This was extremely thorough and well done. Thank you.
So good! Love the long form!
Outstanding lesson! At last someone who knows what problems beginners might encounter. This video goes into my color grading playlist🙂
Really enjoy your videos! Grateful to learn.
Awesome work from start to finish. Thanks for sharing
This was very educational, thanks for taking the time to break it down. Now just to go out there and get the right shots to be able to try it myself!
Have been half through yet but gotta admit that’s so so helpful!!! Thank you so much man. You make following you so easy 🙏🏽
This was extremely helpful! Thank you.
One of the best tutorials on the topic!) Thank you!
Dude, this is amazing. Great content. Exactly what I was looking for. Find really decent videos on grading is like digging. After going through a bunch of other superficial tutorials I'm glad I landed here. Keep it up!
Finally 🙏 this is exactly what I've been looking for, thank you ❤️
Incredible work mate, keep it up. Just enough information to help keep up, without over explaining and tiring the viewer. Well done!
Excellent walkthrough. I especially liked how you used the Post Grade Clip setup for final touches. I don't see this approach mentioned much in other color grading tutorials. So, including this was very helpful and inspiring.
This is by far the best tutorial I’ve found for color grading. Thank you so much for breaking it down for us rookies. ❤
The best color grading tutorial! Really helpful and also easy to follow! Thank you!
Dude...thank you for making this video! I've spent days mostly learning things in small chunks watching a smattering of videos for different things, only to find out that I would have done things differently as soon as I learn more. Getting a proper baseline of a more linear process makes it much easier to conceptualize my project holistically. I also have a much better idea of what gaps in my knowledge I need to fill.
Dunna, thank you so much for this. It's super helpful.
Dude, this is brilliant! I was actually afraid of learning Davincii, but with your tutorial, I got rid of that set back. You are one of my favorite channels of all time. Keep it up. Much love from Romania!
I sat down expecting to find this video to be like every other color grading video. However, I watched all the way through because your process is so simple and easy to understand, but accomplishes a lot. I went back to my project after watching the video and was able to get the exact look I was going for using your tips. Thank you SO much!
Thank you for explaining this thoroughly!
Your job is amazing, man. It's exactly as you said, a lot of tutorials teaching using just one clip, or even using a photo. Greatings from Brazil. Obrigado!
great stuff man, appreciate that all the info is in one video, and that you add your own feeling to it. Not just robotic approach.. i like emotions. thanks
This was so helpful, thank you so much!!
Wow! You really nailed the process brother, I'm impressed. It has been a year since you posted this, but it truly is timeless. This is good I'm going to watch it again, plus bookmark it for future reference. I've always struggled with this part, but you have brought 'clarity' to the process. Great job!
Awesome video!! I subscribed to your channel because of this video. Straight to the point, well explained and no BS. Keep up with the good work!!!
Great examples. Thanks so much for posting!
Excellent. This is EXACTLY what I was trying to teach myself today but not very well or complete. This is a fantastic end-to-end flow that I desperately needed. Now I’ll redo the work I did today to see what differences can be made. Simply awesome. Thank you!
This is the best video I ever seen in my life. Thank you!!!
Amazing video bro..thanks for explaining the whole process in detail
One of the best color grading tutorial for the newcomers in DVR. You made it easy to digest the complex subject of coloring in resolve. Those who have come from Premiere pro, they will mostly benefitted by your explanations in a short time. Thanks a ton bro.
Just about to make the switch from Premiere to Resolve so this is perfect timing. Fantastic vid with a good walkthrough of the workflow!
Man, thank you so much for this, I've been teaching myself how to grade my short film off your tutorial, this was a huge help, thank you
Thank You so much for this. As a total beginner it gave me the confidence I needed to get started, knowing where to start. Excellent explanations.
This was extremely helpful, thank you!
Thank you for creating this video - I learned more here than I have watching any video in the past regarding color and thank you for the CTS tutorial!
Dude !! Thank you very much! This video helped so much and man! You can tell it took him days to do this video great work! I’m rewatching it !!
Will definitely be using your process
Very great video and thanks for the effort to explain in every step.. Thanks a lot..
This is the most useful tutorial on color grading I've found so far! Thank you!
Really well explained for beginners ty so much for this tutorial❤️😍😘
Man, I've been learning DaVinci for a couple of months, looking at tons of tutorials, and this is by far the best and most detailed one out there. Thank you!!!
Incredible video. This is a master class that simplifies daunting concepts into digestible chunks which easily apply to many scenarios. Instant add to the favorites and will be re-watching many times! Thank you for taking the time to create this tutorial, Dunna!
Thank you so much for the kind words!!
hey dude! I think you've got a great way of explaining things and really appreciated you explaining the keyboard shortcuts you used and what different buttons do, as a beginner/intermediate I found out new thinks. Also great workflow!
Thanks for making this! Much needed/appreciated!!
My pleasure!!
Amazing content Dunna, this has been very helpful to me
This video made me a subscriber. Wow. Love this workflow.
Fantastic video 🤌🤌. This wasn't just another color grading tutorial but a proper real time process. Learned a lot from it.
Oh man, thank you so much! Having this end-to-end process walkthrough is simply priceless. So much to learn here!
Love this video, Thank you!
this tutorial was actually helpful and walked me through all the steps.
Thank for the tutorial, really enjoyed it. Will be coming back to it again for reference! 😄
Thank you thank you!! I have been so scared of the colour page (so many options and controls I didn't know where to start!!) and with this one video you have made it less daunting! I can't wait to get started!!
Thank you so much, really good and practical information.
for a newbie to videography, this tutorial is so much helpful thank you
Amazing job done. Thanks to you man
Well, I just learned a ton - feels like a few hours of training packed into a shorter very well explained tutorial. Thank you!
Easiest the best explanation of colour correction I have watched. Thank you so much.
this has to be the best colour grading video I've seen. Thank you for sharing! Wish I'd seen this much earlier lol
Really good job, old chap. I'm still fairly new to Resolve and this was most helpful.
For the last 6 months, i couldn't find a video on color correction and color grading... Amazing video and really glad that you explained everything keeping in mind about the beginners.... this will definitely helo me a lot moving forward.... Thanks a ton and keep up the great work you've been doing...
Phenomenal! Truly appreciate you taking the time to show us your work flow. Have this one saved, definitely will be referencing it on my next project. Thank you!
That’s great to hear! Cheers!
I'm just starting to color grade after using DaVinci for several months. This video was a great primer for understanding nodes and everything else. I'll be watching this several times! Thanks!
Thanks Dunna, this is the first tutorial that actually taught me something! :)
Awesome video, so helpful as I try and understand this complex topic
Very appreciative of your time and effort with this. Thanks!
Thank you so much for the support!
Great video Dunna! It's great to finally have a start to finish tutorial!
Cheers!
This was a fantastic vid. Thank you so much!
This was the shortest 45 minutes I can remember, what a great blast of information and good flow of explaining.
you sir.. are a LEGEND for this one. Man thank you so much for what you do
Dunna, this is awesome!!! Thank you so much. I have been struggling with this for years!!!
Alright! Glad it was helpful!
That’s what I’m looking for. You really know how to explain in a simple way. God bless you and your family. Thanks for this 🙏
that is amazing editing...very good Explanation , too!
A very details and one of the best video out in KZhead which explains the different aspects of Color Grading, the workflow management of color grading is so important and thanks for showing how different nodes are maintained, I am an armature and have recently started my Journey in editing and Da Vinci Resolve being a great tool is overwhelming at times as there are so many options and honestly you can get lost or overdo things using this powerful tool... Dunna you have very precisely explained all the points and this is beyond being helpful... Thank you so much
awsome for real i cant wait to try your tricks ty very much!
Thank you so much. This video is worth gold :)
Best tutorial for beginner what I've seen so far👍👍. Thx man!
this is one of the best color grading tuts I've ever seen thanks for breaking down everything the way you did
This is legit the BEST explanation I've seen on DaVinci color grading
I’ve been searching for almost 3 month to learn davinci resolve and color grading thank god i found your YT. Moreover you explained it in easy way to understand and all of the question in my head are answered in this video. It’s really help me out! Thank you! God bless you!!
I’m so glad to hear that! Thanks so much!
Thanks for your effort , It was a helpful video .
Never shot video or anything but I have been wanting to get into it and decided to watch this video when I woke up this morning. Very Very well done!
I'm just now getting started in video editing. This is super helpful!