

For even more control, you’ll explore the Keyframe Editor for fine-tuning how your corrections are applied over time.

Since working faster involves understanding Resolve’s Nodal approach to grading, you’ll learn how to quickly navigate the Node Editor how to build various node structures and how to combine, subtract and mix Keys to solve problems encountered during the shoot. Along the way you’ll learn advanced tracking techniques and how to deal with challenging footage that would confuse trackers in other applications. Once the contrast and color balance are dialed in, you’ll begin exploring Resolve’s Secondaries palette for isolating your correction using HSL Qualifiers and Power Windows. Since time is money, you’ll get Alexis’ specific insights on how use Resolve’s Color Match palette and how to quickly apply grades across multiple clips using Remote Grades. If you are working with LOG encoded footage, you’ll learn how LUTs (Look Up Tables) affect a Node and how to grade with and without a LUT applied. You’ll understand the benefits of RAW workflow and how to pull hidden detail out of shadows and highlights. Jumping into the Color Page, you’ll learn various approaches to grading by employing Resolve’s powerful Color Wheels and Curves Controls in conjunction with the video scopes to correct and improve your image’s contrast and dynamic range. Creating digital dailies is a big part of modern filmmaking and you’ll be guided through the steps for quickly grading your footage for client reviews or on-set playback. You’ll begin by creating a database and setting up your project including an in-depth look at the various project settings to ensure your project is perfectly configured for the footage you are working with. In this tutorial taught by leading authority Alexis Van Hurkman, you’ll learn the entire process of color grading from start to finish. DaVinci Resolve is the world’s most advanced color correction software and is used by colorists around the world to grade feature films, television shows, commercials, music videos, and much of the content you watch every day.
