Creating An S-Curve Using The Contrast & Pivot Controls
Learn how to quickly create an S-Curve using the Contrast and Pivot controls in Resolve to add more filmic contrast to shots
The Science Of NOT Selling Yourself Short Part 1
In this Insight learn how by combining traditional sales with talent know how a facility can build an efficient sales pipeline.
Using External Mattes In DaVinci Resolve
When you need precise separation using External Mattes from a Rotoscope artist makes precise grading in DaVinci Resolve a breeze
Adding Grain Efficiently Using The Overlay Blending Mode
Adding grain can be hard to manage in Resolve but handy to have in your 'toolbox'. Dan shows you a simple way to add grain, without a plugin.
Colorist Tip: How to Build a Color Correction Showreel
How do you build a colorist showreel / demo reel that condenses your whole career into 3mins? Dan shares with you his approach.
From The MailBag Episode 11
In this episode of From The Mailbag learn about our picks for top reference monitors and how to build a calibration system on a budget
Using Color Trace to Copy Color Grades in DaVinci Resolve - Part 1
Learn how to copy color corrections from one timeline to another timeline using Color Trace in DaVinci Resolve.
How to create a light, airy feel by dropping the midtones
Are you having trouble getting bright, happy images that aren't also feeling flat? Learn how I get around this by dropping the midtones.
Masking and Tracking in Premiere Pro CC
Learn techniques for masking and tracking in Premiere Pro CC in this color correction tutorial from a professional colorist.
Photochemical Color Timing + Cinematographers and Colorists
What is photochemical color timing? What is the role of the cinematographer while color correcting? Learn what three colorists think.
Using Dropbox for Multiple DaVinci Resolve Project Backups and Versions
How to use Dropbox for multiple backups of your DaVinci Resolve projects.
Managing A Grade – The Music Video
Grading a music video can be challenging from a time perspective. In this Insight learn about Managing A Grade for when time is tight.
Using Annotations In SpeedGrade CC
Annotations in Adobe SpeedGrade are a powerful way to make notes directly on footage while you're grading. Learn how Annotations work.
Creating a Color Wash Look (feat. DaVinci Resolve)
Learn a quick and easy method to create a 2- or 3- tone color wash over a moving image very very quickly - especially if you have a very specific color palette you want to use.
Offset Controls - Introduction To Offsets
Dan takes a look at the offset controls. The oldest and most overlooked primary controls in Resolve. Great for shot balancing.
Matching Shots While Working With Look-Up Tables
In this video we try matching shots with LUTs applied - and leanr how using the RGB parade scope helps us get the job done.
Reference Images - Matching To A Reference
Reference Images - Matching To A Reference. Have you ever had to match your footage to a famous movie or photo? Dan will show you how.
Colorist Inspiration – Jean-Clément Soret
Jean-Clément has been the most influential post production professional in London and for many years. Here is a look at his work.
Broadcast Legalization Part 5 - Hard Clipping in DaVinci Resolve
Learn how Hard Clipping in DaVinci Resolve can help you legalize your video for Broadcast. And the dangers of using it indiscriminately.
Archiving and Restoring Jobs
In Part 3 of our series on the workflow for Commercial color correction projects, we discuss how we handle archiving and restoring jobs.
Colorist Circut Training Part 2
In Colorist Circuit Training Part 2 we take a look at a sample exercise where Dan assesses his grades to find the best version.