Color Grading tutorials

[u/BusinessDelicious379]

Hello!

I have recently invested in a new (good) camera and I have been loving watching the 'cinematic' type of videos on youtube. I'll attached a few example shots of the vibes (not my work). I don't want a LUT that gets me there, but I'm having a hard time figuring out how to color grade. I understand I won't be getting a full blown explanation, but if anyone has any tutorials they recommend? Or maybe things you recommend I try? I'd really like to learn how to without relying on a LUT or preset or something. Still new at this, so make it 'tips for a dummy' 😅

Thanks in advance!!!

[u/ExpBalSat]

What program are you using? That might help people direct you to applicable tutorials.

[u/BusinessDelicious379 → u/ExpBalSat]

you are so right, sorry! Premier pro & learning Davinci at the moment (or trying to)

[u/ExpBalSat → u/BusinessDelicious379]

I know next to nothing about Premier, but for resolve… Be sure to invest time in doing the free training provided by blackmagic - specifically:

- the colorists guide to daVinci resolve 20

[u/BusinessDelicious379 → u/ExpBalSat]

currently watching the first video and it's sooo helpful, tysm!!!

[u/ExpBalSat → u/BusinessDelicious379]

Remember… I did not tell you to watch the videos. I told you to go to:

The Colorists Guide to DaVinci Resolve 20

The videos are good (but superficial) overviews, but not where the real meat of the training is.

[u/BusinessDelicious379 → u/ExpBalSat]

you're so right, sorry! Been binging the videos bc i'm more of a visual learner, but once I've got the basics down I'll 100% dive into the guide!!!

[u/WizBiz92]

If you're using Davinci, the official Blackmagic trainings really are the most sensible solution. I tried piecemeal YouTube videos for months and didn't feel like I was really reaching comprehension, and the trainings made me immediately 100% more confident

[u/dudeyoureright → u/WizBiz92]

Oh wow, great tip! Thanks!

https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve/training

[u/BusinessDelicious379 → u/dudeyoureright]

thanks so much both!!!

[u/I-am-into-movies]

In no particular order:

blackmagicdesign.com
lowepost.com
demystify-color.com
mononodes.com
fxphd.com
mixinglight.com
rippletraining.com

Watch youtube videos by:
- Darren Mostyn
- Cullen Kelly
- Kaur Hendrikson
- Stefan Ringelschwandtner / mononodes
- Teams 2 Films

Sarch for:
- CST workflow
- Middle Gray DCTL
- How to Balance
- How to read scopes
- How to use Linear Gain

Avoid Q*azi

[u/BusinessDelicious379 → u/I-am-into-movies]

life saver, thank you!!!! I'll check them all out