Slider-by-Slider: Using Resolve's New 'Film Look Creator'
Learn to use Resolve's 'Film Look Creator' plugin, slider-by-slider, with tips & advice. Does it compete with Dehancer Pro-style alternatives?
Film Print Emulation: Dehancer Pro v7 Review - Part 2
In our Dehancer Pro v7 Part 2 review, colorist Peder Morgenthaler digs into its 'dehancing' tools: Grain, Halation, Bloom, Weave, and more.
Film Print Emulation: Dehancer Pro v7 Review - Part 1
Colorist Peder Morgenthaler reviews the popular Dehancer Pro OFX plugin for DaVinci Resolve for creating detailed filmic looks.
Film Print Emulation: A Deep Dive Into The Filmbox OFX Plugin
In this deep dive into the Filmbox OFX plugin learn its basic operation, features, and how it compares to alternate film print emulators.
Digging Deeper Into Fusion Connect for Avid - Workflows and Gotcha's
In Part 2, Arthur Ditner digs into various workflows helping you sidestep a few issues while thinking through color management.
Investigating Fusion Connect for Avid Media Composer - Does It Work?
Welcome Arthur Ditner as a new Mixing Light Contributor! Learn about Fusion Connect with Avid Media Composer - its strengths and limitations.
Diving Deeper Into The Colourlab AI Ecosystem - Part 2
In part two of this series, we explore fixed node structure workflows with ColourLab AI as well as two OFX plugins that are a part of the ColourLab AI ecosystem.
Revisiting Noise Reduction Part 2 - Digging Into Neat Video 5
Neat Video 5.1 is a powerful complement to DaVinci Resolve Studio's native noise reduction toolset. Get a close-uo look at Neat's workflow.
From The Grading Suite: From Short Form To Reality
Dan shares the tale of his attempt at grading long-form reality television after spending 10 years being a pampered commercial colorist.
Using Denoiser III On Challenging Footage (Compared to Neat Video)
Part of Magic Bullet Suite, Denoiser III has been rewritten from scratch. Its simplified UI makes it easy to use. But can we expect the same kind of results than a more expert plugin like Neat Video? Let's get a closer look and make comparisons.
Evaluating And Exploring The New Color Tools in FCPX 10.4
FCPX 10.4 update introduces some long-awaited color correction features, like wheels and curves. This Insight reviews the standout points of this new color correction toolset - and gotcha's you should understand.
Can You Save This Shot? (while learning Resolve's Noise Reduction)
Download and color correct a challenging video clip - following the instructions of a supervising colorist. And learn about Resolve's noise reduction.
Is Magic Bullet Looks 4 Fast Enough For Client-Attended Sessions?
Magic Bullet Looks is a powerful plug-in for creating looks. Does the newest version play back in real-time? How is its performance in Davinci Resolve?
First Look: Using Color Finale Pro and the Tangent Ripple in FCPx
First Look: How to use the Color Finale Pro plugin with a Tangent Ripple in FCPX for a professional grading workflow.
Getting Grainy: 3 Different OFX Plugins
In this Insight Robbie explores 3 different OFX grain plugins for Resolve from Film Convert, Boris, and GenArts and explains which is his favorite and why
Exploring the Colorista III HSL Keyer in Final Cut Pro X
Take a close look at the unique (and intuitive) HSL Keyer in Red Giant's Colorista III color correction plug-in.
Neat Video 4 - Revisiting The Popular Noise Reduction Plugin
Neat Video is a popular noise reduction plugin for a variety of platforms. In this Insight Robbie explores the plugin now in version 4.
How to Select A Color Correction Plug-in for FCPX
Learn from a professional colorist how to select a color correction plug-in for FCPX. What are main features you should be looking for?
Magic Bullet Looks 3 - An Overview
Watch an overview of how a professional colorist uses Magic Bullet Looks 3 to jump-start the 'look creation' process.
Finding Opportunities When Color Correcting
How do you stay creative when you're not feeling creative? Learn how one professional is always finding opportunities when color correcting.
Using Resolve's 'Layer Mixer' to Switch Between Looks
If you need to switch between different Looks in a single shot, learn how to use DaVinci Resolve's 'Layer Mixer' node for fine-tuned control.
Overview of the Koji Advance Film Emulation Plug-In
Learn the ins and outs of the Koji Advance Film Emulation Plug-in in this video. Learn how to use it and some of its unique options.
Changing Exposure in Post-Production: A Thought Experiment
Does the Exposure control for a RAW-recorded video file work the same as changing the iris on your camera? This video explores this concept.
Baselight For Avid - Using Windows and Shapes
Using windows and shapes for masking areas and localised corrections are essential when grading! Learn how it works in Baselight for Avid.
Using The EyeHeight Broadcast Video Legalizer Plug-in
File based or software video legalization can be hard. Check out this Insight to see how EyeHeight is making video legalization simple
Baselight For Avid - Colorist Crash Course - MixingLight.com
In this insight Dan gives you a crash course on all the major tool sets that you need to know to start grading in Baselight
An Overview: Nattress Levels and Curves for FCPX
An video overview of Nattress Levels and Curves for FCPX. It's a suite of four plug-ins for Curves-like image manipulation from FX Factory.
A Review of the Hawaiki Color and Analyzer for FCPX
A video tutorial, overview and breakdown of the Hawaiki Color and Analyzer color correction filters for Final Cut Pro X.
Baselight For Avid: Initial Thoughts on Primary Corrections
Dan shares his first thoughts on making primary corrections using the Baselight for Avid color correction plug-in.
Tutorial: An Overview of Colorista III in Final Cut Pro X
A tutorial and overview of using Colorista III in Final Cut Pro X. Learn how all it's tools work and why you might want to buy and use it.
An Overview of the 'Color Finale' FCP X Plug-In
This is a video overview and breakdown of the FCP X color correction plug-in 'Color Finale'
Red Giant Software - An Overview of Red Giant Link
This is the first in a series of videos about the color correction tools in the Red Giant Software suite of plug-ins and apps.
How to make Blown-Out Highlights Look Intentional
Frequently we need to make blown-out highlights in our videos look intentional. I demonstrate doing that using Lens Flares from Sapphire 7.
Video Noise Reduction In DaVinci Resolve: The Neat Video OFX Plug-in
We explored video noise reduction in DaVinci Resolve 10 earlier. In this tutorial you look at the OpenFX plug-in, Neat Video, and compare the differences.
FilmConvert Review: In Action to Color Correct RED Footage
In part 2 of our FilmConvert Review you'll learn how to use this OpenFX plug-in on RED footage, with impressively good results.
An Introduction to the OpenFX Film Convert Plug-In: Part 1
Part 1 of our two-part overview of the Film Convert Plug In. Learn how to use the OpenFX version in DaVinci Resolve 10 and explore its various options.
How to Color Correct Using LUTs (By Preparing Your Images)
If you're confused on how to color correct using LUTs, this video (one in a series) shows several different approaches for you to try.
How to Reverse Engineer Look-Up Tables (LUTs)
Learn how to deconstruct a LUT (Look Up Table) to understand its impact on your image. This will improve your color correction using LUTs.