PRO Colorist Hacks You NEED to Know

[@ManoArthuro]

Man, this is insane, ive recently gotten a job as a colorist for a production company, and have been using davinci everyday for the past 2 years, this is just gonna make my life 10 times easier, haha thanks for not Gatekeeping, this is the type of content that democratizes knowledge and allows people to grow!! Hope you get that 100K ASAP You Deserved It All!!

[@DarrenMostyn]

Thank you Mano! Appreciated.

[@HearBetweenTheLines]

Wholeheartedly agree on this one. Thanks, Darren, you're awesome!

[@jaemiem]

In 15 years as a working colourist, you are the first person I have seen in a tutorial mention the Alt+click hide layer in the colour tab. It always astounds me that so many people DO NOT know about this!

[@DarrenMostyn]

I love that hack!

[@bipinvarma3249]

Same, that option is really helpful...

[@yorkunt]

Wow, I'm just using Resolve like 5 years now, I didn't even had a slightest idea those tricks exists. Those gonna make my life so much easier when I'm grading. You rock Darren!

[@DarrenMostyn]

Im happy with that comment - thank you!!

[@yorkunt]

@@DarrenMostyn Thank you for teaching those years of collection tips and tricks. Pure gold.

[@AdamSzarmack]

Aghhh, NEVER knew about smaller thumbnails being an option. Life officially changed.

[@watzmaaname]

💯💯💯

[@byProvings]

As a working colorist myself, it is so refreshing to see someone knowledgeable talk about color online. You really have the best color videos on the internet.

[@DarrenMostyn]

Thank you so much!

[@Miguel_2.O]

Bravo Darren! These are the kinds of craft gems that Master Colorist like yourself would pass on to an apprentice, and these beautifully produced videos follow in that great tradition. Thank you!

[@DarrenMostyn]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jacques_crafford]

So awesome to see your channel grow Darren, you really deserve all the love coming your way. Thanks for all the hard work you put into these tutorials!

[@DarrenMostyn]

Much appreciated Jacques! Trying my best!

[@ayeshs3758]

As someone who's relatively new to DaVinci, I can't even begin express how helpful these are! Thank you very much Darren

[@DarrenMostyn]

Very welcome...and enjoy the resolve community!

[@stephensweeney5331]

Long time as a photographer, and just moving into video production. I am utterly blown away by your tutorials; I am really not joking when I say that I have say with my mouth wide open in astonishment haha! Thank you so much for these incredibly comprehensive, and easy-to-follow guides.

[@felipefenton]

I’ve had the privilege of working with some of the top colorists in the US and I can say, without a doubt, that this is the best color grading channel I’ve found so far on KZbin. Great job!

[@DarrenMostyn]

Thank you! That is a complement indeed.

[@StefanRingelschwandtner]

Many of these tricks were new to me, and they're extremely helpful for improving the speed of color grading. Thank you!

[@DarrenMostyn]

Hey my friend!! Glad you leant something! Hope you are well!!

[@paulg3388]

Hi Darren, just to say I couldn't think of anyone who deserves to hit that Milestone more than you .. and I look forward to seeing your Celebrations !! you have helped me in so many ways, specifically to get over my fear of Davinci Resolve, and now, although nowhere near the heady heights of a Colorist, I have better results than I ever thought possible and that is mainly down to your Videos (and of course some of your close KZbinr friends) Can't thank you enough .. and anyone reading this .. make sure you SUBSCRIBE .. this guy is the Don !!

[@DarrenMostyn]

Aww thanks Paul! Really appreciated! Very kind of you sir! Glad to have you along for the journey!! Lots of prizes to give away for the 100K live - My peers in the tech world are very generous!

[@paulg3388]

@@DarrenMostyn sounds great !! It will be a great occasion :-)

[@GuinnessFL]

Tip #7 massive time saver. "You just don't know what you don't know" and this video is so helpful to help solve that

[@DarrenMostyn]

Can't remember what it was already but glad it helped!! :)

[@GuinnessFL]

@@DarrenMostyn😂 Vignette Presets

[@videoyoplait]

I am still new to colour grading and this is awesome. Thank you!

[@geodude4real]

You're like the best teacher one could ask for. You are so clear and explain is with no nonsense. Unfortunately, you've now made it so I just can't stand listening and watching hundreds of other KZbinrs, who probably just don't know what they're explaining to the same level of detail that you do. You're up there with Gerald Undone for me.

[@DarrenMostyn]

Ive been using professionally for a very long time so it comes quite easy to talk about it, but thank you - appreciated!

[@im_gldn]

My favorite is the color page selection disable. That was a gem. Thank you sir.

[@DarrenMostyn]

Mine too!

[@dariencabreraphotofilms]

I need to be honest! All that I saw in each video, it’s new for me. Very educational. Thanks Darren for all!

[@DarrenMostyn]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jaykellett7693]

Ahhh the simplest tips are usually the best. I didn't know about number 9. Such a timesaver, thank you!

[@DarrenMostyn]

number 9 is getting everyone!

[@travisaustin3537]

Congrats on hitting 100K!!🎉

[@NibuThomson]

Multiple playhead and timeline overlay preview is new for me. Thank you so much Darren

[@DarrenMostyn]

very welcome!

[@jianbinhuang]

I love the playhead options. You are the first colourist to reveal this. Thank you so much for the sharing. 👍

[@DarrenMostyn]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@IAMJOELBURRIS]

These tips are actually legitimate and not gimmicky at all. Playheads and versions blew my mind. Also the disabling graphics layer in color page is sooooo welcome.

[@DarrenMostyn]

agreed - they are really useful!

[@MikeUCV]

Thank you Darren. I finally could wrap my head around on how to use multiple playheads!

[@DarrenMostyn]

Happy to help Mike. Thanks

[@petermclennan6781]

Nearly 100K subscribers! I was first here when there were a few hundred. SO happy for you Darren. Never better deserved. Onward!

[@DarrenMostyn]

Thanks Peter - I know you've been here for the long haul - appreciated!!

[@Allthingsvadya]

BEST KZbin COLORIST ON KZbin!! You're doing God's work, keep it up Darren

[@DarrenMostyn]

thank you

[@johrman04]

Not sure if anyone else did this yet but here are the timecodes for the tips. #1 - 0:50 - DISPLAY QUALIFIER FOCUS #2 - 1:37 - STILLS HACK #3 - 2:40 - EFFECTS LIBRARY STAR #4 - 3:20 - EFFECTS VIEW [SHIFT+F] #5 - 3:50 - PLAYHEADS #6 - 5:11 - VERSIONS #7 - 6:54 - WINDOWS HACK #8 - 7:38 - DISPLAY NODE GRAPHS #9 - 8:20 - LAYERS #10 - 9:21 - MAXIMIZE SCREEN REAL ESTATE I've come back to this video a few times already and figured it'd be useful to have this.

[@DarrenMostyn]

Thank you

[@DaleBoyce2012]

Thanks, Darren! 'Display Node Graphs' is a huge surprise for me. This changes everything.

[@DarrenMostyn]

It's a great tip! Enjoy!!

[@michaelfleetwood3563]

Love the Layers one! Been struggling with that (vs the viewing the clips). Be working on some spots with light leaks and graphic layers, but it's always wanting to grab the light leaks to color. This will solve that for sure. Also, thanks for the reminder of the playheads!

[@DarrenMostyn]

Layers one is golden for sure! Playheads is so old everyone forgets - I use them a lot!!

[@LuckeGabriel]

Most videos with titles like this always have things I knew, in this video there was not a single thing I already knew and I'll be using pretty much all these things. Amazing as always Darren. THANKS!

[@DarrenMostyn]

love it!

[@50talist67]

Thanks for all your KZbin videos. It is a real pleasure to listen to a PRO and again, thanks for your videos.

[@DarrenMostyn]

Glad you like them!

[@MihaiDesigns]

Excellent tips! Thanks, Darren.

[@outdoorsinontario3037]

Excellent ! Well done! That extra 3 play heads is new to me! I love it! Thank u!

[@chrisso1973]

Darren, you’ve done it again! This knowledge is pure gold. Thank you!

[@DarrenMostyn]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@TheVideocarelina]

Thank you so much!😉 Working as a dailies colorist and these tips just shortened the way as a PRO. Greetings from Bogotá

[@DarrenMostyn]

Glad it was helpful! I was in Bogota 5 years ago - love your country!

[@gt_kenny]

There are so many insanely useful tricks in here, it tickles my brain!

[@DarrenMostyn]

Glad to hear it!

[@johnthomasgoerke7852]

Tip #9 is worth the whole video. I work with a ton of overlays and titles and graphics in Davinci. Amazing fix to cluttered "Clips".

[@DarrenMostyn]

thanks John

[@thomasmoreau8297]

Ooooooh this is really handy! Also side note.. your delivery and body language is spot on!! Very engaging 👍🏼

[@DarrenMostyn]

Thanks Thomas. Just being me TBH! I get enthusiastic talking about this stuff so maybe that comes across!! Thanks for your support and kind words!!

[@personaldronerepair6141]

Now that is how content should be delivered. Awesome!

[@DarrenMostyn]

appreciated!

[@cefahprod]

I'm not a colorist, not even a pro videographer, but I like to work on video. I am an audio engineer/producer and you sir opened my eyes to the world of color grading. It is by far (IMO) the aspect of video production that looks the closest to how we approach audio mixing. Love your videos. Thanks

[@DarrenMostyn]

Thank you for your kind words. appreciated. Good luck!

[@kennymatz.]

Your videos are the sole reason the quality of my work has increased

[@DarrenMostyn]

means a lot to me. Thank you so much!

[@fifi_eleven]

Thank you sooo much Darren!! These hacks addressed so many of my problems and I know they will help me to work faster. As someone who is sometimes scared of the thousands of tools there are in an editing software, I always appreciate people like you who help break things down into quite manageable pieces. Thankful for all you do!!

[@DarrenMostyn]

Thank you Francis. Appreciated!

[@SilverBoxStudios]

Excellent presentation, Darren. It’s funny how many of those you realize you hadn’t thought about in years and you said yourself oh yeah, I need to remedy use that. As always a first class education. All the best to you.

[@DarrenMostyn]

THANK YOU! Appreciated!!

[@scj1941]

Excellent, Darren! These are tips that I didn't know about (I've been using Resolve for years) and will help me every day. You explained them clearly and concisely. Thank you.

[@DarrenMostyn]

Appreciated thanks

[@omidpakbin]

It's not just that you are a fantastic colorist and a teacher, but also it's easy to tell you are an awesome human being overall. Just the fact that you share all this knowledge for free... Thank you Darren! 🔥

[@DarrenMostyn]

Thank you - very kind. trying my best to share my knowledge! Loving the YT journey too! It's a lot of fun! Appreciate your support.

[@LEVcolorvideo]

Thanks Darren. Tips with playheads and still match references are real cool and very useful!

[@DarrenMostyn]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@tjdultra6982]

That Display Qualifier Focus was a real handy tool for Waveform and Skin Color! I had it on for a while without knowing where it was so when I created a New Project it took me a while to find it lol

[@DarrenMostyn]

its good. I sue omnisocope TBH but I always recommend for resolve scope users

[@garethpearce5255]

How did I not know about tip 9 already! Fantastic! Thanks Darren! So close to 100K mate.

[@DarrenMostyn]

Tip 9 has got everyone !! Most commented on one!!

[@DellanaMetalArts]

Shift + F !!! So much great, time saving info in this video. Thank you!

[@andyspacey]

Everyday is a school day with you as a mentor Darren.

[@DarrenMostyn]

nice to hear that, appreciated! darren

[@artgarfunkelsgingerfro2886]

Hate to admit this but I had no idea that you could hide layers in the colour page. This is huge. I would always disable clips on the edit page level. You the man, Darren.

[@DarrenMostyn]

Glad it helped you - its been there for years! Glad I could share the knowledge!

[@Coatsey007]

To Darren, actually anybody who has not subscribed, your video's are the most succinct and productive. There are some great KZbinrs but by far, your style helps me evolve my own basic skills. I lack practice so forget but your content is like an efficient reference guide. As always, wish you and yours well and looking forward to buying you supper when in the UK IN AUG, MY TREAT. 👌🏾Off on a 5 week Euro motorbike Road trip, post cancer treatment celebration, hence why I do not attend Resolvecon.

[@DarrenMostyn]

Thank you so much again kind words! I did a big trip around Europe on a motorbike in my 20's, NO INTERNET or mobiles back then - was fantastic!! Let me know when you are in UK and we'll celebrate your cancer recovery for sure! Pleased to hear all is well!!! Darren.

[@Coatsey007]

@@DarrenMostyn Will do. 👍🏾

[@dantecorbett2221]

Amazing page! 100k is right around the corner. Keep it going.

[@ReshaTech]

great hacks , that thumbnail size is game changer for my small monitor workflow

[@ManoelFlesch]

Wow thats a lot of knowledge neatly packed. Never heard of half the tools you use in here thats just awesome

[@DarrenMostyn]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dlaimer]

This video put a big smile on my face. Thank you, Darren 🙏🏼

[@DarrenMostyn]

pleased!

[@TheNairbr]

Thanks Darren. There are so many tips in here I never knew existed and all of them are very useful.

[@DarrenMostyn]

glad to hear it.

[@joenicklo]

Tips 7 & 8 are a blessing!!! Thank you.

[@mathieuclavier5653]

It's amazing, you always learn something new on this channel ! Congratulations for the 100K ! Thank you for your work !

[@davidsklubal]

This video was a game changer you are my favourite colourist on KZbin 🙏✌️

[@SappyDa]

Amazing tips. Been using Resolve for close to 10 years now and I feel like an absolute beginner every time I see one of your videos. (Can you do a video on how to properly use the Mini panel - from installation to configuration to everyday use)

[@DarrenMostyn]

It's in the pipeline for sure!! watch this space!!

[@Pinionistus]

This was really useful Darren - more of those please.

[@DarrenMostyn]

no problem!

[@tommymejiaen]

One of the best if not the best colorist’s channels on KZbin, have learned a lot from you and hope you get your so deserved 100k 🎉

[@DarrenMostyn]

Appreciated! It'll come - should be a few weeks now at this rate! Appreciate all the subscribers...big livestream prize giveaway party when I do.

[@tommymejiaen]

@@DarrenMostyn Wujuuuu, anxiously waiting for it. I have never won anything but will keep trying 😄

[@ChristianMcnally]

This man is such a blessing

[@DarrenMostyn]

🙏

[@rtvisionmedia]

I only knew one of those tips before coming here, it's a new personal best for me! Another amazing video!

[@DarrenMostyn]

awesome. 9/10 - I'll take that!

[@danmavric2268]

Thanks Darren, you certainly know how & what to deliver!

[@robfxdls]

Some great tips, Darren! I like your presentation style as well. Quick and to the point.

[@DarrenMostyn]

Thanks Rob

[@UraFlight]

Darren 😊 ! I’m a big fan of your tutorial videos . Could you please make a tutorial on how to get rid of small jitters ?

[@philippsojer1538]

Thank you so much for your powerful videos. I watched so many videos in the past few years, but never learned as much as I did from you. There are so many "pros" who make videos, but all they teach you is often wrong. All you say makes sense, and I really can trust what you teach us. What I miss most, and I have been really searching for years now, is how to handle HDR. In this "HDR" world, there are so many questions, and till now, I have never found someone who can give me the right answers. How to set up the camera, how to set up davinci, what gear do I need, what specs does my monitor need, how to setup the OS, how to export,..... Maybe you can someday bring some light to this really interesting world. I really would appreciate it. 😄😃😀

[@thespritegoblin]

I mostly work in community arts and third sector documentary and these video have really helped incorporate grading into my project workflow, best on KZbin. I would love to see a video on using colour match and colour checkers to match shots on two camera interviews especially in a cst workflow , following other tutorials I can get ball park off the colour match but almost not enough to warrant getting the card out on site.

[@vishnucuber8767]

Thank you very much, Darren. I truly appreciate your content. I recently made the switch to DaVinci Resolve, and your videos have been incredibly helpful in aiding my understanding of color grading. Your efforts are commendable, and I encourage you to continue producing such valuable content. Well done!

[@markwarren3743]

Hey Darren, once again a fantastic video with great content, we are always learning and with you it's like learning from a friend, thanks so much for these three or so years and for sharing your amazing experience in DR

[@DarrenMostyn]

My pleasure Mark! Thanks for being here!

[@DCVisuals974]

Hello Darren, can you show us how to use the wacom tablet with your Davinci Resolve or other software ? Thanks a lot :)

[@WindUpWorldFilms]

Darren, that was an absolute gem set of hacks. Every single one of those tips is useful for me and just expands my workflow in the most efficient way. Can’t wait to try these out tomorrow now! Thanks so much for your content, so appreciated!

[@DarrenMostyn]

Glad it was helpful! Enjoy! Darren.

[@electriccatvisualarts2397]

Great tips Darren! Really handy especially for the genealogy interviews that I do. Thanks so Much!

[@DarrenMostyn]

Glad it was helpful!

[@RideandRemember]

This is brilliant! Loads of useful tips and hacks. Thanks a million Darren ♡

[@DarrenMostyn]

Appreciated. thank you

[@sakhileedits]

Thank You Darren. Helpful tips. You are a star.

[@TerrestrialVibes]

Tip #9 is great! Super helpful to know how to keep the layers on and get rid of the extra clips in the clip section. Thanks again Darren! 😊🙏

[@DarrenMostyn]

It's a good one thats been around for a long time! not documented by anyone else as you need to know you need it to be good hack - thats why its in!

[@graemetowner7257]

loved these 10 tips...thank you for sharing your vast knowledge once again...

[@DarrenMostyn]

Thanks Graeme - appreciate your support over the years!

[@stephan-by8lt]

This is genius-mode! Dude, thank you so much for helping me out with this hacks! Love it! Cheers and best wishes from Germany

[@DarrenMostyn]

Glad to hear it!

[@timelapsebydk]

Wow, I am a beginner just started learning, these are so good tips for someone like me starting

[@DarrenMostyn]

Welcome to the channel.,

[@Simondcarstens]

One of the most useful one ever! Thx Darren!

[@joshuamyers5694]

Im just amazed that you can just spell vignette all willy nilly....no self doubt at all....haha! Your content is ALWAYS wonderfully helpful. Thank you!

[@DarrenMostyn]

I can never spell restraunt though!

[@ToddWheeler-b9x]

Congrats on the 100K Darren! You've opened up the world of color processing for me, thank you!

[@christo256]

Thanks Darren, that was really useful as usual and straight to the point with no time wasted. Perfecto!!

[@DarrenMostyn]

most welcome!

[@TheForgeFunctionalFitness]

140k now. No surprise at all. Awesome content. Thank you.

[@DarrenMostyn]

Thanks, appreciated

[@Deatarus51]

I found you through Gerald Undone’s video. This is the first video of yours that I watch. These tips are GOLD! So glad to have found you, I’m gonna binge your entire channel lol

[@DarrenMostyn]

what Gerald Undone video am I in ? Welcome to the channel BTW!

[@Deatarus51]

@@DarrenMostyn lol! sorry for the confusion. I meant MrAlexTech video. Brain typed Gerald because I had just watched one of his vids as well.

[@vancekoenig5503]

Awesome tips, thank you, I did indeed learn several new ones to definitely save time and become more efficient!

[@DarrenMostyn]

Glad it was helpful! Good to see you here Vance!!

[@jmoravec]

#9!! I've been struggling with this crap for such a long time almost every other day past ten? years already. Thanks D.

[@DarrenMostyn]

very welcome!

[@fredmpic3926]

Thank you for all those tips, 100k soon, you deserve it

[@DarrenMostyn]

THANKS! Can't wait to celebrate with a livestream and a lot of prizes Ive already been donated!

[@joeymorelli2511]

Good stuff as usual Darren! So happy for you climbing to 100K Subs...I have been with you for a long time and it is well deserved!! Cheers & be well!!

[@DarrenMostyn]

I know you have Joey! Appreciate your support through the last 3 years!!

[@sergiobasilioli384]

Darren your the best! Thank you very much for these tips.Ciao from Italy!

[@DarrenMostyn]

My pleasure! Im in Italy early October!

[@patrickvanoorschot9019]

Thank you Darren for taking the time to make these videos, some great tips. Keep it up!

[@dotmediahouse2538]

Lots of Thanks. tip 9 is really for me.

[@frenchiecolorgrading]

Always great useful tips you are sharing Darren, I will definitely pick up few things in my workflow !

[@DarrenMostyn]

Hi Frenchie!! Loving your channel! Everyone - subscribe now to Frenchies channel!

[@gerardomorales151]

Hey Darren! Is it possible for us to see your node trees for real projects? I love this music video shots on these (especially the teal one) and would love to see how that one in particular was accomplished! As always, great stuff! One hell of a happy subscriber!

[@Dale_Robbins]

Nice job as always, Darren. All these tips (hacks) are new to me. Thanks so much.

[@DarrenMostyn]

Wow, a 10 of 10 thats good! Thanks Dale and enjoy your new hacks!

[@BruceMoyle]

As some following from the beginning, it’s awesome to see the channel grow. Tip number 9 is amazing. Thanks for sharing these and good luck to 100k.

[@DarrenMostyn]

Cheers Bruce! I know you've been here from the start of my crazy YT journey. Im blown away Im counting down the last few days to 100K in just 3 years!!!!! CRAZY!! Stay tuned for a big live with LOTS of prizes already donated from VERY kind software companys!! Appreciate your loyal support my friend.

[@mr.shutterz5348]

Right. I’ve got nothing to add as I’ll end up echoing all the well deserved nice comments. All I will say Darren, is that I think you should be aiming for 200k by the end of the year now. Incredible value you add, as always! 🙌

[@DarrenMostyn]

Thank you as ever my friend!! Anyone reading this needs to follow you on instagram too for the most beautiful nature photography I see. @mr.shutterz

[@mr.shutterz5348]

@@DarrenMostyn you’re too kind, pal, thank you! Unreal to see how well you’re doing with this channel! 👍

[@cloquefff2677]

Ty so much for all the work u have done for the community, last 2 tips are game changer for me.

[@DarrenMostyn]

Glad to hear it!

[@nadamuchu]

please add captions now that resolve has the feature added in 18.5! deaf editors and wanna-be colorists like me would deeply appreciate it!