How I Grade this Ad - MASTERCLASS (UK Broadcast PRO Colorist)

[@CaseyFaris]

Ahh great video! So cool to see a breakdown like this. Thanks Darren!

[@DarrenMostyn]

Glad you enjoyed it my friend. Will do more like this in 2023. Have a great Christmas ! Love, health and happiness to the team in Oregon !

[@wtfismyhandle]

What Casey said but minus the toast.

[@brucewilliamsstudio4932]

@@DarrenMostyn You sir are a master at not only color grading but also your talent for teaching. I love how you get right to the point with no wasted space. Refreshing! New sub.

[@samgraef3028]

People (like myself) spend thousands to go to film school, and don’t get half as much information and skill as you are giving out for free. Thank you so much!

[@DarrenMostyn]

Glad I can help add towards the education you are recieving. Im sure it compliments it, dont underestimate the other skills you may be picking up at film school. All the best, darren.

[@DylanWOWilliams]

That’s why I decided to skip college. I don’t regret it at all, but I do wonder what I missed.

[@cbob213]

I don’t hire anyone that’s been to film school anymore. They seem to do mostly theory and don’t have any real world skills. Just before the pandemic, a shoot I was on, the guy I was subcontracted to hired a camera guy that in the interview, said he had his own camera. He rocked up with his parents old handicam (which didn’t even have an SD card in it.) I drove home and grabbed my bmpcc4k, tripod, storage cards etc. the project lead didn’t want to “seem like a bad guy” so he didn’t fire the guy. The guy basically held a boom pole for scratch audio. I was hired to do sound and provided all the gear for the shoot, audio and video. I shot everything. Did the sound. Edited video, audio, you name it. In the end that kid got the same pay as me, I got a small bonus from the guy that hired us’ end (which was huge… his pay, not mine) and I ended up making a really good contact from a relatively small gig that I was just meant to fill in and record some audio. In my experience, people that went to film school like to watch movies. Not make them. The people that like making films, make films. They figure it out. Pre pandemic film school people were terrible to work with because they didn’t know anything and you couldn’t teach them anything because they were pretty lazy (in my experience) Since the pandemic younger people seem generally more competent because they spent time doing it or watching KZbinrs like this who actually teach valuable stuff. IMO. YMMV. Etc Etc Etc. I have one actual good mate that went to film school while I was working in recording studios, playing in bands and spending time on sets, etc. He still won’t show me his film school project he shot (because he has it on an old hard drive and says he can’t access it) and now he works AT a school, doing schedules for equipment that new students use and the spaces they use for theatre etc.

[@samgraef3028]

@@cbob213 Everything you’re saying is spot on. I came to that same conclusion my freshman year: Most film students just like watching movies, they’re not interested in learning about or doing what it takes to make one. I was at a shoot for my school the other day with some of the other film students, it took them probably a minute to set up a tripod and at one point there were 3 of them with their hands on the tripod at the same time trying to get it set up. This wasn’t a big tripod either, it was a very standard level tripod. In my experience, my fellow students just don’t listen either. My professor will have to repeat something 5 times before it gets done or gets done right. We’re operating a small job the other day and I kept saying to the guy on the back end “alright we can go down now” and it’s like he can’t hear me or something. I’d say it again and he just wouldn’t move. Most of my classmates are either busy talking to their friends, on their phones, or just zoned out entirely. All that being said, I understand why you don’t hire film students. But, maybe try and have some sort of interview process before writing them off entirely, there are film students out there that actually care and want to work in the industry, we exist.

[@joshbaker3370]

​​​@@samgraef3028 As someone currently doing a media production degree (UK) it seems to come down to how it's taught, not just the lack of interest from students (which I think is the case across most subject areas, not just film). For example, there has been almost no teaching around the technical elements, such as how to set up a camera, how to expose an image properly. Basic stuff that you have to go out and learn yourself, but it kind of feels as though this should be the first things that are being taught. I have instead spent most of my hours in class learning about genre theory and how gender is represented. Sure, these might be important things to know about and understand, but it's all null and void unless you know how to operate the hardware and software. In my second year, we had someone come in to give us a photoshop tutorial. This consisted of them showing the class how to add a shape and some text. Is that really the high level tuition I'm paying for? The BFF had an article or something about this that specifically said that technical and practical skills is the thing that seems scarce in people that are first coming into the UK film/media industries. For the £9,000 a year I spend on my tuition, I am dissapointed and frustrated that I've learnt more about the technical aspects of film making from tutorials like this one which I am hugely grateful for and I think it'll signal a shift in how people start to learn these skill. University is no longer for learning, it's for the "lifestyle", whatever that means. Rant over 😂

[@brandonklemets2958]

Im getting ready my first real short film for submission. This video taught me more in 10 minutes than I have watching HOURS of another big youtube colorist. You have concise explanations and are a great teacher. I've been using Photoshop for about 15 years and I know 100 different photographers can use the EXACT same tools, layers, blend modes, and get 100 different results. Same thing with colorists and your workflow. Thanks for sharing!

[@DarrenMostyn]

Glad it helped! Thank you for the kind words!

[@RockyColaFizz]

This is absolutely amazing. The practical real world aspect of this is so helpful. This is incredibly useful for learning the how's and why's. You sir are a master.

[@DarrenMostyn]

Thanks Rocky!

[@lil-hawk3]

colour grading is more difficult than I thought. My level of respect for colourist has sky rocketed after watching your video. very professional work you do!

[@DarrenMostyn]

hoping can share a little light on how I do it professionally

[@biswajit07]

nothing that has value comes easy in life.

[@vinovinkkeli]

Superb Darren! I would definitely watch more of these brakedown grades with different type of images and scenarios.

[@DarrenMostyn]

I'll try - took me so long to make that one!!!!!

[@vasiovasio]

Excellent and detailed overview! The most critical thing is that it is a Real Job, something you get paid for - this is the actual value! Thank you, Darren, and keep going with these behind the scene videos of Real projects!

[@heymiranda512]

I have learned so much and gotten jobs from techniques you've taught. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@hotzenmonster]

"I've invoiced, they paid": the moment I realized I've found my color guru. I'm 55 and started on 3/4" AB roll in the late 80's. Not to be presumptuos but I feel we're likely pretty close in age, likely the reason I find all your videos more engaging and informative than most others. So then, smashing job and many thanks for all you have shared with the World here!!

[@DarrenMostyn]

Im 55 and started on U-matic and 3/4" in the late 80s. Welcome to the channel!

[@ericdenis2568]

Thanks for sharing all your knowledge! Sometimes we feel alone in the dark so it’s always appreciated to see and feel others share their work. Sometimes, even if Ii dont learn anything in particular, it reassures me to see people using the same approach.👏

[@DarrenMostyn]

Hi Eric. Thank you so much for the kind super thanks donation🙏. It's really kind of you. I'll do some more of these type of episodes too, maybe different techniques in each. Thanks again for your support, All the best...Darren.

[@ChadtheFilipino]

This was an incredibly insightful video! You and Cullen are my dudes for education! And it's always good to hear from the pros that just because you have a lot of nodes, doesn't mean you HAVE to use them. Even the subtle tricks with the 3D qualifier and the Sat vs Lum for the scarf were subtle but make all the difference.

[@DarrenMostyn]

Glad you enjoyed it! Cullen is a good friend of mine and a great resource too so glad you are checking his channel out too.

[@gangs0846]

You are a hero for our Community. Thank you

[@DarrenMostyn]

Appreciated.

[@chrisbogart687]

What I like most is the simplicity and logic in the structure of your node trees. It makes perfect sense and logic. A good recipe for anyone to follow.

[@DarrenMostyn]

I have others but this is a common one I use.

[@chrisbogart687]

@@DarrenMostyn thanks again for sharing this makes much more sense than some of the spaghetti trees I’ve seen and really do not give the colorist a logical sequence to follow.

[@dreamofwaking702]

At the beginning of the video: There's no way this madman is going to explain all this in 13 minutes. At the end of the video: subscribed to madman. Great stuff!!

[@DarrenMostyn]

Thanks for subscribing! Made me laugh!!! Thank you! darren.

[@ectoproductions]

hahaha I did the exact same thing, down to the sub!!

[@DarrenMostyn]

Thanks Ecto Productions! Really appreciated. This video is doing well on my stats so clearly needs more like this! I respond to the stats so it was worth subscribing!

[@DarrenMostyn]

And please share link on your socials....If I get 60K during xmas Ill do a livestream!

[@MaxCDet]

Thank you for sharing that. Nothing better than the complete workflow of a "real" professional (meaning, being paid to do the job, not just a content creator). Thanks a lot !

[@DarrenMostyn]

Glad it was helpful Maxime.

[@Yevgen_Splash]

Thank you, Darren, cool lesson!!! I like that after your lessons there are no questions left...!

[@DarrenMostyn]

Appreciated. Trying my best

[@peterlyonsphoto]

Drinking from a fire hose here. So grateful for your generosity of knowledge, Darren!

[@DarrenMostyn]

Glad it helped Peter. Appreciate your comments. Darren

[@danielruff5693]

i don't know why, but i've binge watching color grading tutorials for the last 3 weeks or so. Of corse there are a lots of small creators doing great work! But it's kind of refreshing, seeing an actual professional colorist doing his work. Enjoyed the video a lot!

[@gustavoborges9420]

I decided today to change from premiere to davinci and have seen 2 or 3 of your videos to learn the basics and I already feel completely prepared to use the software. Your videos and the way you explain your process and the software itself are great, thanks a lot!

[@DarrenMostyn]

Thanks Gustavo. Good to hear

[@brainwasher3742]

Watching this as an audio mix engineer, and there are so many similarities.. Super interesting

[@jonaslentz2752]

The Compound Node with the Kodak LUT is amazing. I was always struggeling with the Contrast that comes with it, but i never thought of that way. Crazy

[@TheKillingTreeTT]

Cullen Kelly has a free Kodak lut that expects Davinci wide gamut so there is no need to transform it first

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Fascinating, thanks for the vid. I always wondered what people meant when they talk about 'colour grading' - can't honestly say I'm any the wiser, other than to steer well clear of it - but always a pleasure to watch a professional at work. 👍

[@DarrenMostyn]

Glad you enjoyed it anyway. Its quite theraputic to watch if you ignore the technical stuff! Thanks for watching!!

[@Unformedbreak]

This is actually wonderful. Not only did I get to find out the best color settings to work/deliver in, but I saw a whole official process too! Thank you very much!

[@DarrenMostyn]

thats why I did it! Glad you liked it.

[@marklholloway]

Sharing your workflow on a real project is the greatest Christmas gift you could give us! Thanks! 🎄🙌🎁

[@DarrenMostyn]

Thats why i did it - these are quite hard to find as most pro users dont reveal everything - Have a good Christmas.

[@RyanKao]

Fantastic breakdown and analysis of a very streamlined commercial approach. Love your work Darren! Cheers

[@DarrenMostyn]

Much appreciated Ryan. Often a little goes a long way. There is not always the need to do 30 nodes!!

[@VincentDoesNotCare]

This is awesome thankyou! Never seen a pro colorist actually break down a grade they actually did

[@DarrenMostyn]

you rarely will see a Pro breakdown node by node for free on KZbin. I was feeling Christmassy!!! You might see non-pro breakdowns for free!

[@nickesposito8216]

Thanks!

[@DarrenMostyn]

Thank you Nick. Very Kind and appreciated!!! All the best, Darren.

[@mikemas311]

I'm beyond grateful for finding this channel! The process is so well taught mate!

[@topicruben]

Darren, that was great as always! Thank you so much and season greetings!

[@DarrenMostyn]

Same to you Ruben . Hope you are well.

[@premierequick]

Just causally grading Stanley Tucci. Love it. Great video Darren. I always learn something from you!

[@DarrenMostyn]

Happy to help! Yes, one of many I've done with Stanley!

[@trihorus]

Picked up Davinci Resolve last week and I'm learning everything. Didn't really understand what I just watched but helps in getting more familiar. What you did, sir, was absolutely mind blowing though.

[@DarrenMostyn]

Appreciated Ninad.

[@stevieweir301]

I am new to Filmmaking and resolve after being a wedding photographer for 15 years (was never great at editing anyway!) these tutorials are by far the best I have seen and I am really enjoying them and getting a lot out of them that hopefully I can apply to my own workflow. Thanks!

[@DarrenMostyn]

Great to hear! Thanks Stevie

[@marchmadecollective7983]

You're a blooming legend! So much good info and clear explanation! Love ya work Darren!

[@victoriasagady8401]

Really appreciated this video. The information is very helpful in building a successful workflow without trying it dictate what a "good" grade is since it's so subjective and project specific. Your teaching style is very approachable, and I really enjoyed learning and look forward to watching the rest of your videos!

[@DarrenMostyn]

Thank you Victoria. I appreciate that. Enjoy my playlists maybe ?

[@stefanb.9293]

this might be the first professional and useful video on resolve I found on KZbin so far :D everything on point, no unnecessary blabla, and from a real world point of view. Working as a dailies colorist myself and sometimes searching for tipps ans Inspiration I have to say: Thank you very much :)

[@DarrenMostyn]

You are very welcome Stefan. Glad it helped. Darren

[@maxschoeber]

No nonsense, just pure value! Great video!

[@_pierre_]

Hi Darren, I continue to be amazed at how you practice your profession. How beautiful. So also time and time again that I understand it more and more. All in all, I'm now at 1% out of a hundred. It all remains so wonderfully beautiful that Davinci Resolve 18.1.1 Studio. Thank you for this short Masterclass as well.

[@DarrenMostyn]

You are very welcome Pierrre. A little goes a long way as Ive shown here.

[@FrederikAndreasen]

I love watching different ways of building a colorgrade. But the way you go about it are always the best in my opinion. Amazing stuff Darren! Absolutely love watching your videos. Keep it up!

[@DarrenMostyn]

Thank you very much! Appreciated Frederik. I work hard to make them as best as I can. I made this one twice before publishing it!!

[@TheOriginalGregToo]

I'm fairly new to video, and color grading has been a challenging thing to learn. I've watched a lot of videos here on KZbin on the subject, and I have to say, you are by far one of the best communicators I've come across. It's clear you know what you're doing, but you make the whole topic feel much more approachable. I really appreciate you taking the time to make these videos. I've subscribed and will be slowly working through your library of content. Thanks again!

[@DarrenMostyn]

Welcome aboard Greg and thank you for those kind words. Be sure to sign up for my free newsletter for future news and some free stuff. bit.ly/2RrjvpN

[@krdcountrytv]

Thanks Darren, it is great to see the workflow of a master. One of the things I enjoy with Resolve is the multitude of approaches and techniques that can be applied and, as you say (or imply), there is not necessarily a right or wrong way to achieve your outcome. I am experimenting with CSTs vs a full color managed process and it is interesting to see the different results and the advantages/disadvantages of working either way. Thank you for all of your lessons, tips and suggestions and have a great Christmas and 2023.

[@imagesbeyondtheice]

Always a pleasure watching your videos Darren, and I learn a ton of interesting stuff each time. And it’s so good that you explain not only HOW you do things, but WHY. Keep up the great work, and Merry Christmas!

[@DarrenMostyn]

My pleasure! and a Merry Christmas to you too.

[@a_d_richards]

What a great breakdown. Went back to the earlier videos and had quite a shock. Back in the day I assisted on the Chris Kamara taxi job. Sunshine and snow in one day if I remember rightly. Either way, thanks for all you do for the community.

[@DarrenMostyn]

Cheers Adam. Ive done hundreds of grades for David Ward (Director).

[@ArielBrener]

Amazing Darren, I think this kind of videos are the most interesting as it touches real life scenarios. I'd like to see even more elaborate and long form videos from real projects to the entire process, from the client's reqs the process of approaching the project (both technical and conseptual) working on sequence of shots. And delivery. Don't be afraid of making these videos 30-60 mins long or even break it to mini series. I'm sure your followers great learn a great deal from experienced industry expert like yourself! Again you are a true jem. Happy holydays from Israel.

[@themakerdigital]

I think I've just found my new favourite grading channel!

[@DarrenMostyn]

Welcome! Thank you and enjoy the playlists Ive made maybe ? Appreciated.

[@Sagar_G_Sharma_ContentCreator]

ah now i get it, the 709 of dehancer holds good after conversion. Thanks Darren ... this was very educative 🙂🙂 and I also loved the highlights pull from gamma after feeding the key to parallel,it added so much to the recovery.

[@DarrenMostyn]

Glad it was helpful!

[@deshgram]

The lum vs sat curve part was an eye opener. I'll definitely try this out for future projects!

[@DarrenMostyn]

Its great tool use carefully though - breaks image quick!

[@stuardgonzalez]

You’re awesome. It’s mind blowing how much good info is out there on the web. Appreciate it

[@DarrenMostyn]

I appreciate that Stuart.

[@Sagar_G_Sharma_ContentCreator]

This is the most awesome video, everytime I rewatch this, I get a different perspective, its almost scrutinizing lol, but so so so valuable!!! Thanks so much Darren:)

[@DarrenMostyn]

appreciated

[@DisneyLovers_DL]

Thanks Darren this was fantastic as always. Love learning even just the tiniest of nuggets of information to push my skills a little further.

[@DarrenMostyn]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@MiMetaverso]

Wow Darren, everything seems so easy when you do it... I'm fascinated with your work!

[@DarrenMostyn]

Glad you enjoy it Nacho. All the best!

[@KeithAlanNealy]

Thanks Darren, another great one. I love your new camera angle showing the panel and occasionally doing the adjustments with the software. It really helps the viewer see what it is you're doing. Loved the "Tucci" grade and your node tree and CST descriptions. Have a Happy Christmas and New Years break and look forward to more morsels from you and phone appearances from your daughter in 2023!

[@DarrenMostyn]

And to you Keith! Happy Christmas and New Year and thanks for all your support on my channel...noted! Lucy not been in them for a while - I had complaints so I stopped, but I'll pass on your best wishes to her - and she still calls me all the time!

[@antonkvisuals]

Thank you Darren! This was so awesome to watch. I know this is how YOU DO IT but it kind of confirms for myself that I'm on the right "path" with my workflow and that I´m thinking of the workflow the same way as you do. Thanks again.

[@DarrenMostyn]

Glad it was helpful! You welcome Anton.

[@equisetuminc]

I think I’m moving my Glow to after CST! Right now I follow your node tree, except the CST out followed by a few of Stefan’s dctl for balancing , and Cullen’s Mac monitor dctl

[@staticvideo]

I found myself having the habit of clicking on your videos, liking them and then proceed watching. Excellent content, thank you!

[@DarrenMostyn]

Well they don’t get released if I’m not happy with them first. This one got a full re-record from scratch after editing it as I wasn’t happy with the way I was explaining. Thank you Stiliyan.

[@staticvideo]

@@DarrenMostyn always striving for perfection! Love it!

[@danielt9550]

Hands down the best video I've seen on color grading on KZbin! Thank you sir!🤯

[@DarrenMostyn]

Thank you Daniel. Much appreciated.

[@michaelkablitzeditor]

So helpful to see a full breakdown like this. Please keep em coming 🔥

[@DarrenMostyn]

Will try and do a few more each year. Thanks Michael.

[@badboujee]

Nice one Darren! I could watch this kind of videos for hours. Super interesting. Please more of those!

[@DarrenMostyn]

Noted!

[@jolyoncox]

This video was suggested by KZbin...and I'm glad I clicked. Now off to check the rest of your channel. Thank you, Darren!

[@DarrenMostyn]

Enjoy the other 80/90 vidoes!! I have playlists if you search. Enjoy and thank you for watching. Much more coming in 2023.

[@splatticus1507]

As someone who is just learning about color editing, I didn’t realize how complicated it was and I can see this is going to be my obsession for the next week

[@DarrenMostyn]

enjoy

[@theamericanaromantic]

*next decade

[@gustavoborges9420]

Please, do more videos like this one! Its really helpful

[@LukeMackie]

This was great to see. There are so many different workflows to Grading, it's nice to pick up some tips here, and there that work for your workflow personally. I'd love to see more professional workflows like this in the future, these are the most intriguing to me personally, and help me out the most.

[@DarrenMostyn]

Thanks Luke. I'll do more for sure.

[@GatesRick]

Darren, thanks for showing the full grade from start to finish. This helps to tie together the other tutorials you've produced. Many thanks and Happy Holidays!

[@DarrenMostyn]

thanks Rick - I hope it does gel the others together - I'll do some more of these in 2023! Happy Holidays to you too.

[@michaeljoseph-mj5388]

Again fantastic how to video which is so detailed and gets to the essence! Always amazing Darren so back to improving my colour/editing. You are truly a Master and I am a Padawan!

[@DarrenMostyn]

Thank you Michael. Glad it helped you learn more. keep practising - I still do !

[@realghostactual]

remarkable. The absolute smallest details making such an amazing difference. I feel for the X-mas vibe of color, I feel basic "r.709" really cuts it and i can see the set designer of the shot already did most of the work. Red scarf, green books, green lamp shades, tree in the background. This feels more like story than it does "color" but alot of the "c0lor" was done within the "story" than it was in the grade and you just took what they did on set and gave it that extra punch. Really showing me more and more less is more in color grading

[@RyanOsborneUK]

This is an absolute masterclass Darren, thank you!

[@LifeOfaMatt]

Thank you Darren!!! I have learned so much from you over the last 2 weeks!!! I just purchased a license of Davinci Resolve Studio and I'm having a blast with colour grading. KEEP THE VIDEOS COMING!!!

[@WatermanSurin]

cool to see a master at work. Would love to see more advanced level node structuring tutorials. Thank you for making this video.

[@DarrenMostyn]

join my masterclass - coming may! All things get deeper!! subscribe to the free email list in the decription to get details when they are available.

[@redonebeatbox]

Been waiting for so long to see such a video from you! Love it!

[@DarrenMostyn]

pleased you like it. Thank you.

[@jns_schrtr]

This is great! Reminds me so much of sound engineering!

[@benderocks788]

Composer / musician here, long time Cubase Pro user and I find many parallels between Resolve Studio and Cubase!

[@pheelmaker]

Thank you so much for this. So much disinformation and fluff around regarding color grading and many pros just want to keep their workflow to themselves, i was waiting for a video like this since years!!!

[@stanleymakafui]

There were a lot of new things I've learnt this video and this makes we wish I could correct some very recent mistakes I made. Thanks again, Darren

[@DarrenMostyn]

Hi Stanley! Just move forward. Your projects will get better each time

[@tomasbaratomas]

Amazing break down! It would be interesting to see how you move through the grade and also how you manage all the different versions/delivarebles.I find it can get a bit messy with many deliverables. Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge!

[@DarrenMostyn]

Thanks Tomas. I will do one like you suggested. This video is performing very well so I now know what people want and Im always listening. All the best, Darren

[@tomasbaratomas]

@@DarrenMostyn you’re a legend! I’m subscribed and you’re one of few accounts where notifications are on. Grateful for your effort and your willingness to share your skills ✨

[@DarrenMostyn]

@@tomasbaratomas Thank you Tomas. Really appreciate it. I say it a lot but I'm still up and thanking people and commenting after a 12 hour grade today - I have a very high sub rate at the minute (since this video) so comments are going a bit crazy again but it usually dies down after a few days!! The more people sub and like the more I'll share. It keeps me motivated. Might pass 60K tomorrow will be awesome for Christmas for me - AND ILL THEN TRY AND DO A LIVE over Xmas break - but was expecting the 60K in January TBH!! All the best, Thanks for subscribing but more so thanks for kind words. darren.

[@viciouseyemedia6650]

Very informative video. Please more of them. I just wish you would show the shot matching process too. Maybe you can do a video in the future?

[@DarrenMostyn]

Thanks yes for sure will do. Apprciated

[@SkaegSkater]

Really appreciate you showing the whole workflow like this. Great style of teaching too.

[@DarrenMostyn]

Appreciated, Thanks

[@JamieMilkz]

Has to be the best tutorial on color grading and understanding the process.

[@DarrenMostyn]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks Jamie

[@DamienAlexander]

Thank you, I always have a small struggle with making videos look nice and not kill half the colors. These days I try to adjust minimally.

[@colorcore2709]

You are really nice, kind and talented. You are a gift for the world. I have learned so many from you.

[@DarrenMostyn]

Very kind words. Thank you - means a lot!! All the best, Darren.

[@jerryrojasDoP]

Wow!!! Great episode Darren, thanks for sharing. Now I don't feel alone anymore doing some tweaks after the 709 CST.

[@DarrenMostyn]

Yes Jerry! Dont worry what others are dling...there is no RIGHT way - If it looks good and you've not altered the quality - and your client is happy - and its broadcast safe if needed to be - THEN it's GOOD!

[@SCHAUDENLUCAS]

Man, I love you. Always learning so much. Recommended your channel on multiple occasions!

[@DarrenMostyn]

Appreciated! Thank you very much.

[@johnwatts9447]

Really great video. Would love to see one on how to match shots across a scene because last time I got something graded the colourist spent most of the time doing this. Then afterwards went back over the project to create the "look".

[@DarrenMostyn]

Can do in future !

Fantastic! I just can't even more blinking what can you do with the lamp light. Just WOW! Can we know more about the RAW source? How are the compression rate, bitrate, bit depth or anything more? Thank you Darren!

[@lyhormom2547]

you cleared some of my doubt for color grading process...thank you

[@DarrenMostyn]

Happy to help!

[@bxcvhgl]

I really like your style of breaking down all these nodes. Thank you Darren, subcribed!

[@ImB3Sid3U]

Dehancers bloom looks gorgeous wow, thanks for this.

[@AlexPettitt]

This was absolutely fascinating to watch Darren. Great stuff 🙌

[@DarrenMostyn]

Thanks Alex. Glad it was worth it as I actually remade this episode from scratch after not being happy wit my first one! Its wirth it I think!

[@asherfilms923]

I think I'm convinced. This is what I want to do for a living.

[@DarrenMostyn]

Never been a better time to get into this industry. Very exciting times. I love my job!

[@FCGColouristUK]

Great video Darren! This is the most useful format for beginner colourists. 🏆

[@DarrenMostyn]

Glad it was helpful! Good to hear from you again Heinz!

[@-PiP-]

Great clip, new shirt *mind blown* 💥

[@DarrenMostyn]

ah glad you enjoyed it!! Merry Christmas!! I for got to wear my black T-shirt when recorded - I ahve about 15 of them and always wear, just not that day!

[@-PiP-]

@@DarrenMostyn It's a great looking shirt! Merry Christmas, Darren! Enjoy the festivities and see you soon! 🎄☃🎄

[@DarrenMostyn]

@@-PiP- Ive had two messages saying how nice my shirt is...Could just about afford this one, never mind 15 unfortunately!!

[@nillepromille6302]

I really enjoy this kind of tutorials. Keep the good stuf coming. Its really appreciated !

[@DarrenMostyn]

Thanks, will do Nille.

[@NicoJona]

Fantastic! This is how I can progress; learning from an actual pro! Question: 6:40 when applying the kodak lut and changing gamut, you say "that is what this LUT is expecting". How do you know what color space and gamut a LUT needs (or is expecting)? Can you tell somehow when it's not in the name of the LUT?

[@nikilragav]

the place where you got the LUT from (or the author of the LUT) should tell you in their documentation.

[@DarrenMostyn]

Its part of DaVinci Resolve. I mention that it is the "built in LUT" Look at your LUTS folder and see Film LUTS. Hope that helps.

[@elizabethpostol]

@@DarrenMostyn i wanted to ask the same question. They always were looking off for me, so i had to turn the node opacity down to around 10% or so. And this is the first time i see someone converts footage to cineone before applying it. So now im just wondering why did they ( Blackmagic) called them Rec709 in the name... thats so unclear fo me

[@DarrenMostyn]

​@@elizabethpostol you need to watch this episode to clarify. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2OyfYSEiK59nbc

[@DarrenMostyn]

you need to watch this episode to clarify. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2OyfYSEiK59nbc

[@mochaqibalvaaiziin4423]

We really need the breakdown like this, hopefully you make more video like this❤❤❤

[@DarrenMostyn]

I will do more for sure. Glad u liked it

[@surgefilmsbroome7239]

Very helpful vid, thank you. I did watch your video on parallel nodes but one of your first moves was to edit within a window... before your parallel node tree!! Aargh!

[@Resolve_This]

That would be a perfectly fine workflow. The appending parallel nodes would still get the full signal in their inputs.

[@DarrenMostyn]

Because i was not ‘shaping’ the image at that point. I was still balancing the shot to get the lamp exposure down.

[@Itsaknightslife]

Great work. All the lessons you gave me is so close to this and I’m stoked that you’re still crushing it.

[@DarrenMostyn]

Thanks Stephen. Sorry not been back in touch -! please get in touch new year!! Hope you are well my good friend!!

[@AllThingsFilm1]

Thank you so much. What a great Christmas present ! Cheers.

[@DarrenMostyn]

Enjoy! All the best, Darren

[@HeliopausePictures]

A very nice breakdown, Darren. So cool to see how others work. I, too, will use various 2383 LUTs (gained down) and sometimes just for the color tonality. Curious where you were at regarding Gain, as the difference was pretty subtle. I don't think you mentioned that. I can imagine someone applying that 2383 LUT at the end (not trimmed down) and wondering what the heck is going on. Always a pleasure.

[@DarrenMostyn]

Hi Scott. I meant to mention that too!! I even remade this episode because i missed one step out!!! Yes, its subtle on this one maybe down to .2 as I needed to keep the rich saturation and branded colours in the greens. Good to hear from you and hope that answers your question. All the best, Darren

[@HeliopausePictures]

@@DarrenMostyn I knew it was unintentional. Oh my ... remaking a tutorial is a lot of work. The few that I have done for ML were a lot of work. I appreciate your tenacity and ability to pump these tutorials out! Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays. I hope you are able to enjoy a well-deserved break. S

[@HowardPettit]

Thank you, this was the comment I was looking for! That bit was confusing the hell out of me, as I never use LUT's. So would you reduce the gain of the key output? If so, would this be on the LUT node or the compound node?

[@HeliopausePictures]

@@HowardPettit At the risk of stealing Darren's thunder. He's reducing the key output on the compound node. You can also divide the color vs. contrast of the LUT by using a layer mixer which can be a snazzy tweak. Rather than explain. See Cullen's vid: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZmce6yHjs94q5I.

[@DarrenMostyn]

@@HeliopausePictures Its rare Id remake an episode for a small thing but i knew this was an important episode as they dont appear a lot on YT as FULL breakdowns so wanted to be sure its right. Im having a week off for sure! Still busy this week. I'll watch some ML over xmas too!! Have a great holiday yourself. Cheers Scott. Appreciate your support as always.

[@magphotos]

Thanks a lot for sharing your tips and your workflow, extremely helpful and super professional.

[@DarrenMostyn]

My pleasure! Plenty more of these coming if they prove popular (which this one is already!).

[@TimAlves-z9e]

This was time well spent, it gave me a better understanding. Thanks

[@DarrenMostyn]

Glad it helped!

[@londonztoa6359]

Superb as always Darren. Thanks for all the great content this year. Happy Christmas to you and yours.

[@DarrenMostyn]

Thanks for being here all year! It was a fast one! Next year more YT content from me...Im devoting a little more time to it in 2023. And some exciting announcements in Spring! happy Christmas to you too

[@Jonatan-Sidvall]

Great stuff! Two questions though: 1. The lamp node is just a serial node before all the parallell nodes. As a newbie, I would think that sort of secondary correction should be a parallell node. To me, it looks like you're treating the lamp as a part of your base grade. Can you explain what you're doing? 2. It looks like you're having a good idea of how you want to draw and feather your masks for the lamp and the subject. The outer feathering is much bigger than the inner, and the inner closely follows the object that you draw a mask around. Is this how you generally create masks for a believable look? Merry Christmas in the summer ! ;)

[@keithmclean9304]

NIce stuff, I'm glad to see I'm not the only one who likes to make fine tweaks post the rec 709 conversion. I find there is a more linear response to gain for example in Rec 709, cheers