[Darktable] Basics: Developing a photo from start to finish with Sigmoid

Since Darktable made it easy to switch to the Sigmoid workflow, I've decided to make a video, similar to my very first video on Darktable. How to develop a photo from start to finish, using Darktable and Sigmoid module. I didn't want to dwell on colour science, or deep-dive into specific modules. I just wanted to make sure people who ran Darktable for the first time could end up with a .JPG
Previous video (with Filmic rgb):
• [Darktable] Basics: De...
RGB Primaries module:
• [Darktable 4.5+] New m...
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Video segments:
00:00 - 02:03 Intro
02:03 - 03:27 What's a Module?
03:27 - 05:45 Basic Modules
05:45 - 09:13 Developing a photo using Sigmoid module
09:13 - 10:14 Saving a JPG / Exporting / Outro
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[@GrahamSchroder]

One of the best, clearest and easiest to follow entry level darktable tutorials out there. I've been using the software for years and believe I've got a pretty good handle on it, but this tutorial taught me several new things. Thanks heaps!

[@StudioPetrikas]

Glad to hear! Thanks for the kind words!

[@tgsnider]

This is very helpful. Thank you!

[@codebitman]

Thanks for video.

[@ak4good]

Great video, nice and simple! Love this complete example workflow, so helpful!

[@vaporeon2822]

Thanks. One suggestion, please please use the snapshot tool to show the difference between significant tuning, to show us what effect the tool has on the picture, I thought that would help more

[@andreasfloter3904]

As the previous commentators have written, a very good and clear video on Darktable and the use of the Sigmoid module. Maybe you could make a few videos showing some development of different pictures.

[@EddoWagt]

Would've loved you to go a bit more into detail on the sigmoid module, instead of only adjusting the contrast slider, but other than that, great video!

[@StudioPetrikas]

I think that's too much for a person who opened Darktable for the first time. I touched on the RGB Primaries module, which is very similar to Sigmoid primaries. 99% of people will leave target luminance & target black as-is.

[@EddoWagt]

@@StudioPetrikas Fair enough, maybe something for another video then?

[@StudioPetrikas]

Maybe! If I notice enough people struggling on the forums, it might be a good topic to drill deeper on. What would you like to know about it? (minus what's written in the documentation)

[@bn5055]

Can Sigmoid do highlight reconstruction like Filmic RGB, or should we stick to Filmic for that?

[@StudioPetrikas]

Sigmoid itself cannot. You either have to pair it with the "Highlight Reconstruction" module, or use "filmic rgb" instead.

[@NiekkieNick]

I really don't understand why there has to be always super annoying background music with these kind of tutorials!? It;s distracting and make it harder to follow! Please ditch the background music!

[@StudioPetrikas]

It's because I like it. Ask KZbin to give us the tools to upload two audio tracks, one for voice, one for background audio.