Introduction to Color Grading in DaVinci Resolve
In this DaVinci Resolve tutorial, we'll learn the basics of color grading video footage. Software required: DaVinci Resolve 12.
What you'll learn
While moving through the software, we'll hit upon basic color theory and concepts while learning how to analyze footage, troubleshoot problematic areas, and create a consistent grade throughout your piece. By the end of this DaVinci Resolve training, you'll have a solid understanding of how to bring footage into Resolve, edit, color, and export your files to achieve the maximum quality for your project. Software required: DaVinci Resolve 12.
Table of contents
- General Color Grading Knowledge 3m
- Exploring Contrast in Color Basics 5m
- Utilizing the Color Wheel Related to Hue and Saturation 6m
- Analyzing Clips and Reading Scopes 12m
- Introduction to Resolve 12 5m
- Examining the Media Page 12m
- Exploring at the Edit Page 9m
- Discovering the Edit Page Advanced Features 10m
- Introduction to the Color Page 8m
- Discussing Basic Grading on the Color Page 13m
- Staying Organized Within the Color Page 10m
- Exploring Node Workflow, Windows, and Shapes 14m
- Tracking and Stabilizing on the Color Page 11m
- Isolating Qualifiers for Color Grading 12m
- Exploring Miscellaneous Features on the Color Page 8m
- Animating Grades and Keyframing 9m
- Group Grading and Versions 8m
- Managing Gallery Workflow 7m
- Delivery and Rendering 7m
About the author
Rob Bessette operates as the lead Colorist at Finish Post, a full service post production facility located in the heart of Boston. Over the past 10 years Rob has fine tuned his color correction skills and consistently works on commercial spots for international brands like Toyota, Major League Baseball, McDonalds, and Subway. He credits much of the creative process to his artistic background and strives to create compelling work day in and day out. He uses Blackmagic Design’s DaVinci Resolve col... more