Getting started can seem daunting if you’re new to DaVinci Resolve and color grading. So, I’ve dug deep into the YouTube hive mind and found some of the best free online tutorials for learning color grading in DaVinci Resolve. Once you’ve seen these, you’ll have a solid foundation to begin exploring the more advanced topics.… Continue reading Free Color Grading Tutorials for DaVinci Resolve (Beginners)
Color Grading
Tools, Techniques, Examples
What are Crushed Shadows & Blown Highlights?
Crushed shadows (crushed blacks, blocked blacks, etc.) and blown highlights are two terms that describe exposure issues. Crushing the shadows/blacks describes underexposing the shot, resulting in large areas of pure black in the picture. Blowing the highlights is overexposed to the point of having a shot with large, pure white regions. Have a look at… Continue reading What are Crushed Shadows & Blown Highlights?
Camera Color Profiles 101: Look, LOG, LUT & RAW
Looks, logs, and LUTs all impact the color of the recordedimage in some way, which is why they can be confusing. However, this is where the similarities end. To fully understand these differences, we first must understand the white balance. What is RAW footage? Think of a RAW file like a negative in film photography:… Continue reading Camera Color Profiles 101: Look, LOG, LUT & RAW
Difference between Color Correction & Grading Explained
Color correction means fixing colors to represent reality more accurately, while color grading changes colors according to aesthetic preference. Let’s take a closer look at both. Color Correction Purpose: Adjust footage to achieve natural and accurate color representation. Color correction addresses technical issues, ensuring that all scenes match the real-world lighting conditions during filming. For… Continue reading Difference between Color Correction & Grading Explained