From Start to Finish: Mastering Color Grading in DaVinci Resolve for a Full Scene

My color grading process for matching the clips in a scene and giving them all a consistent look is a simple way to get from flat footage to final look quickly! In this video, I take you through a step-by-step, start-to-finish guide on everything that goes into that process. Along the way, we'll learn about nodes, color correction, white balance, film emulation and more!
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Table of Contents:
0:00 - Introduction
1:31 - Analyze The Scene
2:28 - Basic Node Sctructure
4:23 - Converting LOG footage (Color Space Transform)
9:34 - Color Correction
14:23 - Matching Clips In A Scene
29:05 - Creating a "Look"
40:50 - Double Checking The Look
42:26 - The Final Result
43:05 - Conclusion
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[@TobiasWeberRSA]

At first, I thought this was just going to be another tutorial showing the same thing over and over again but man was I wrong. Thanks for this great in-depth tutorial. Learned some REALLY useful stuff that I will be applying every day!

[@dunnadidit]

You just made my day with this comment. It’s nice to know that my “vision” for the video is working!

[@hahalancer]

Yes!!!! This has been the video I was waiting for 2 years

[@dunnadidit]

Nice!!

[@iloo878]

i liked how you noticed that how many KZbinrs aren't showing so many details on their videos but one thing no one has ever did is sharing the footage they are working on so we as beginner can follow the process either ways the video is hundred percent helpful, thanks Dunna

[@dunnadidit]

Glad you found it helpful, I’ll keep that in mind for the future.

[@stanislavshmakov3944]

Oh man, thank you so much! Having this end-to-end process walkthrough is simply priceless. So much to learn here!

[@1Chitus]

This is pure gold. Not only do you explain things in an easy to understand way, but you also go into your thought process on why you do what you do in a useful step by step way. I can't thank you enough!

[@cameronrodas5680]

SO WELL DONE. I'd been looking for a video like this. I really appreciate your detailed and clear explanations. You left me with no questions. Thank you thank you.

[@stevemount]

Absolutely incredible tutorial. It brings years of me studying all these different topics into one cohesive real world walkthrough. Thank you so much!

[@ericblakenburg5380]

Amazing tutorial. As someone just getting into color grading it's HUGE to see someone going through the process of grading a whole scene. Thank you very much!

[@mintpimedia]

I sat down expecting to find this video to be like every other color grading video. However, I watched all the way through because your process is so simple and easy to understand, but accomplishes a lot. I went back to my project after watching the video and was able to get the exact look I was going for using your tips. Thank you SO much!

[@brucewilliamsstudio4932]

Wow! You really nailed the process brother, I'm impressed. It has been a year since you posted this, but it truly is timeless. This is good I'm going to watch it again, plus bookmark it for future reference. I've always struggled with this part, but you have brought 'clarity' to the process. Great job!

[@dmitrydidi]

oh man its defenitely sacred knowledge for beginners in filming as me. I really appreciated the way yo've explained: from beginning to the finish, sequencing, wrapping up all the details. s-log3 now doesn't look to be so scary. thank you so much !

[@Henriquevideomaker]

Your job is amazing, man. It's exactly as you said, a lot of tutorials teaching using just one clip, or even using a photo. Greatings from Brazil. Obrigado!

[@TinaHikesColorado]

I'm just starting to color grade after using DaVinci for several months. This video was a great primer for understanding nodes and everything else. I'll be watching this several times! Thanks!

[@MainsOnPointAerials]

This is legit the BEST explanation I've seen on DaVinci color grading

[@mateolevak1411]

Man, I've been learning DaVinci for a couple of months, looking at tons of tutorials, and this is by far the best and most detailed one out there. Thank you!!!

[@ChaseFraser]

Just about to make the switch from Premiere to Resolve so this is perfect timing. Fantastic vid with a good walkthrough of the workflow!

[@KC_Lane_Photography]

Thank You so much for this. As a total beginner it gave me the confidence I needed to get started, knowing where to start. Excellent explanations.

[@morxvincit]

For the last 6 months, i couldn't find a video on color correction and color grading... Amazing video and really glad that you explained everything keeping in mind about the beginners.... this will definitely helo me a lot moving forward.... Thanks a ton and keep up the great work you've been doing...

[@DougDavis]

I would watch content like this all day long. This is the best resolve video I’ve seen regarding color grading.

[@dunnadidit]

Thank you!

[@rodrigovmartins]

That’s what I’m looking for. You really know how to explain in a simple way. God bless you and your family. Thanks for this 🙏

[@focus9ne42]

Thank you for creating this video - I learned more here than I have watching any video in the past regarding color and thank you for the CTS tutorial!

[@jtchalatsis]

Finally, an incredible tutorial that goes in depth and shows everything clearly. Thank you so much for this video and for sharing your workflow!

[@ashovid8915]

One of the best color grading tutorial for the newcomers in DVR. You made it easy to digest the complex subject of coloring in resolve. Those who have come from Premiere pro, they will mostly benefitted by your explanations in a short time. Thanks a ton bro.

[@TechVideoStack]

This is incredible! This tutorial totally aligns with my level color correction/grading knowledge, which is something higher than a beginner's. Many concepts became clearer and learned many new things. Loved tha fact that you work on a real project from beginning all through the end. Definitely the best color grading tutorial I have watched so far! Thanks man!

[@pradeepdev6294]

Excellent video from start to end ! Huge appreciation for what you do!

[@theoconner6107]

Never shot video or anything but I have been wanting to get into it and decided to watch this video when I woke up this morning. Very Very well done!

[@janewestonart]

Thank you thank you!! I have been so scared of the colour page (so many options and controls I didn't know where to start!!) and with this one video you have made it less daunting! I can't wait to get started!!

[@TheStarttman]

Incredible video! Thanks for going through the whole process. I learned so much!

[@RambleandCurry]

A very details and one of the best video out in KZbin which explains the different aspects of Color Grading, the workflow management of color grading is so important and thanks for showing how different nodes are maintained, I am an armature and have recently started my Journey in editing and Da Vinci Resolve being a great tool is overwhelming at times as there are so many options and honestly you can get lost or overdo things using this powerful tool... Dunna you have very precisely explained all the points and this is beyond being helpful... Thank you so much

[@GrumpyGillsFishing]

This is by far the best tutorial I’ve found for color grading. Thank you so much for breaking it down for us rookies. ❤

[@KarolPlucinski]

after switching to davinci and exploring color tools a bit I am so happy I came across this video, helped me organise my knowledge and put it to work. THANK YOU!

[@connordean]

Dude...thank you for making this video! I've spent days mostly learning things in small chunks watching a smattering of videos for different things, only to find out that I would have done things differently as soon as I learn more. Getting a proper baseline of a more linear process makes it much easier to conceptualize my project holistically. I also have a much better idea of what gaps in my knowledge I need to fill.

[@aenapoeka]

This was the shortest 45 minutes I can remember, what a great blast of information and good flow of explaining.

[@VisualsByPratik]

Fantastic video 🤌🤌. This wasn't just another color grading tutorial but a proper real time process. Learned a lot from it.

[@ARSHADKHAN-wl2bg]

This is by far the best color grading video i have ever seen . Thanks a ton. Love from India

[@onestepcloserproduction]

I really appreciate this! It helped me on my most recent episode, and then I can see a huge difference with your tutorial! May God bless you and continue to grow you and everything that you do🙏🏾🙌🏾

[@dougjones1639]

Excellent. This is EXACTLY what I was trying to teach myself today but not very well or complete. This is a fantastic end-to-end flow that I desperately needed. Now I’ll redo the work I did today to see what differences can be made. Simply awesome. Thank you!

[@Scorylo93]

hey dude! I think you've got a great way of explaining things and really appreciated you explaining the keyboard shortcuts you used and what different buttons do, as a beginner/intermediate I found out new thinks. Also great workflow!

[@jresin_photo]

Thanks! Just started to dip my toes into the ocean of Davinci and this explained a lot, awesome tutorial!

[@robert99427]

Dude, this is brilliant! I was actually afraid of learning Davincii, but with your tutorial, I got rid of that set back. You are one of my favorite channels of all time. Keep it up. Much love from Romania!

[@alexpittsley]

first time shooting in s log. this video actually helped so much. even the simple adding a node which many tutorials didn’t explain how to do

[@clementcomposer]

Along with your video on lift, gamma, and gain, this was *incredibly* helpful. I'm only shooting on my webcam and I'm amazed at how I could get a strong, natural, and dynamic image out of this process!

[@emilviljanen992]

The best color grading tutorial! Really helpful and also easy to follow! Thank you!

[@Taylor-qb1vk]

Incredible video. This is a master class that simplifies daunting concepts into digestible chunks which easily apply to many scenarios. Instant add to the favorites and will be re-watching many times! Thank you for taking the time to create this tutorial, Dunna!

[@dunnadidit]

Thank you so much for the kind words!!

[@uniqueurl]

Good god!!. Even premium courses don't have this much easy to follow structure. Being a non native English, it was a wonderful experience for me. I wish you the very best in your life and hoping for more creative and beginner friendly stuff ❤

[@tobias.siegele]

What an awesome tutorial - so many useful tips ❤️

[@dalvinarts5761]

wow this is the first color grading video with so much depth that I wish I had before starting color grading in Resolve It's 44 min but I felt it was 15 min . powerful and handy technics i have learned . Thank you!!!.. Thank you!!!.. Thank you!!!.. Thank you!!!.. Thank you!!!.. Thank you!!!.. Thank you!!!.. Thank you!!!.. Thank you!!!.. Thank you!!!..

[@torjusaanderaa3749]

woow, this must be the most wholesome color grading tutorial i have seen! so many just regurgitate the same basic rules of "make the scopes looke like this because that is correct" like you should follow that blindly, and not consider what you are actually looking at, and what you are matching it with and trying to achieve. even in the same scene, some clips will be of darker things or bluer things or something, so it always felt so naive to me to think the scopes should look the same. I have also had some understanding of the difference between color correction and grading, but this really showed a perfect practical example with the fast changing light during golden hour, and how to adjust for it and which parts of the scopes you should actually care about and not, and when to use your eyes and mind and creativity! 10/10! :D

[@davidjames3236]

Thank for the tutorial, really enjoyed it. Will be coming back to it again for reference! 😄

[@brindsbackpack]

This was very educational, thanks for taking the time to break it down. Now just to go out there and get the right shots to be able to try it myself!

[@tomask.3983]

Outstanding lesson! At last someone who knows what problems beginners might encounter. This video goes into my color grading playlist🙂

[@carlos_novais]

Fantastic tutorial. A very practical lesson that I actually understand and can apply to my projects. Thank you!

[@shaha_ab]

Great video..Quite comprehensive. This is what I have been looking for. Must thank you. Actually I've just tried to use Davinci and about to give it up because it's quite overwhelming and couldn't find a good video especially on the nodes. Your explanation really helps me understand it and Davinci Resolve as a whole lot better. Will watch this again and again to fully understand it. Thank you very much.

[@jeruelj]

I'm just now getting started in video editing. This is super helpful!

[@toddjal]

Great examples. Thanks so much for posting!

[@andrewmason8691]

Easiest the best explanation of colour correction I have watched. Thank you so much.

[@frankyjunior6005]

for a newbie to videography, this tutorial is so much helpful thank you

[@AllThingsFilm1]

Excellent walkthrough. I especially liked how you used the Post Grade Clip setup for final touches. I don't see this approach mentioned much in other color grading tutorials. So, including this was very helpful and inspiring.

[@AdityaDixit03]

Finally a great grading tutorial that I will be watching again again while practicing. I was so pissed that all the other tutorials calling it 'simple' and then proceed to make an ER diagram of 16 nodes.

[@PodzPlanet]

just subscribed. you are now my davinci resolve bible. i look forward to learn even more from you. probably the most productive 44 minutes i will ever spend in my life👌

[@oo-nj7kg]

thank you so much for the tutorial. It's really detailed

[@LDiego]

Awesome work from start to finish. Thanks for sharing

[@sharp_focus]

One of the best color grading tutorials I've seen for DaVinci Resolve!

[@805productions3]

Awesome video, so helpful as I try and understand this complex topic

[@963films]

Well, I just learned a ton - feels like a few hours of training packed into a shorter very well explained tutorial. Thank you!

[@JohnnyTheDust]

Incredible work mate, keep it up. Just enough information to help keep up, without over explaining and tiring the viewer. Well done!

[@carlmeibergen8149]

Phenomenal! Truly appreciate you taking the time to show us your work flow. Have this one saved, definitely will be referencing it on my next project. Thank you!

[@dunnadidit]

That’s great to hear! Cheers!

[@mansamnnnnikaido]

Very nice tutorial. Love your workflow, very neat. Thanks for sharing!

[@OTCREWCLIPS]

Dude !! Thank you very much! This video helped so much and man! You can tell it took him days to do this video great work! I’m rewatching it !!

[@TimoHaapasaari]

This is the most useful tutorial on color grading I've found so far! Thank you!

[@giovannidelorenzi3686]

Best color correction video on youtube. And that grease moment! thank you!

[@breakpointmedia]

This is the BEST Resolve grading tutorial I've come across brother. Thank you.

[@luarlight7206]

Awesome video!! I subscribed to your channel because of this video. Straight to the point, well explained and no BS. Keep up with the good work!!!

[@dtbadventures]

First video I have seen where I actually understand color grading and its process. Many thanks 👍

[@daniel_izmerly]

Really want to thank you for this video. I've watched probably over 5 different tutorials on nodes and color grading up to this point, and couldn't rack my head around it. This was the first tutorial which actually made sense and it was really easy to follow. many thanks!

[@dunnadidit]

Great to hear!

[@adsmithtx]

Excellent Basic video, not sure why I didn't comment the first few times I watched it. Thanks for all the effort to present a very complex subject.

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks so much for the kind words!

[@terencekam4993]

This was great! Just hopped on the Davinci train after finishing my last project in PP. Thanks for the great tutorial!

[@remsalvan]

i just started to learn color grading in Davinci Resolve and I think your way of color grading is the best way for me(not overwhelming way) hahaha. thanks for this!

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Finally 🙏 this is exactly what I've been looking for, thank you ❤️

[@syahranferandi]

I’ve been searching for almost 3 month to learn davinci resolve and color grading thank god i found your YT. Moreover you explained it in easy way to understand and all of the question in my head are answered in this video. It’s really help me out! Thank you! God bless you!!

[@dunnadidit]

I’m so glad to hear that! Thanks so much!

[@1visualalchemist]

Well done, very informative! Love the final look! Great job!

[@keithstrickland6311]

This was extremely thorough and well done. Thank you.

So wholesome! We are often very shy and don’t want to meet new people… but it could turn out so good!

[@jonathanzepeda1662]

Love this video, Thank you!

[@arthursam2540]

Amazing job done. Thanks to you man

[@AndreSjoberg]

This has got to be the most informative video on this process I have seen in a looooong time - no «quick fixes» or «easy solutions», just solid advice on the whole process as a starting point, and then we have to put in the work ourselves, experiment and gain the knowledge and hands on experience to properly master this - Great video, thanks for taking the time to do this :D

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks for the kind words!!

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Really enjoy your videos! Grateful to learn.

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This was extremely helpful! Thank you.

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This is the best video I ever seen in my life. Thank you!!!

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Best tutorial for beginner what I've seen so far👍👍. Thx man!

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Content like is is why this is one of the best channels on KZbin, thank you!

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One of the best tutorials on the topic!) Thank you!

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This video made me a subscriber. Wow. Love this workflow.

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This was extremely helpful, thank you!

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Dude, this is amazing. Great content. Exactly what I was looking for. Find really decent videos on grading is like digging. After going through a bunch of other superficial tutorials I'm glad I landed here. Keep it up!

[@DanielHanka]

great stuff man, appreciate that all the info is in one video, and that you add your own feeling to it. Not just robotic approach.. i like emotions. thanks

[@Atokeolorode]

Will definitely be using your process

[@monstadrummer1255]

This Tutorial is great because it just shows practical ways to color grade a clip. In most cases I don't want to grade one clip for half a hour, so thank you very much for this Tutorial!

[@dunnadidit]

Cheers! Glad it was helpful!

[@markhorreels]

Amazing video bro..thanks for explaining the whole process in detail

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This is the kind of video i allways looked for. Watched a ton of youtube tutorials and even skillshare videos. Never learned as much as in those 40min. Thank you so much for this awesome content. You made me really happy :))

[@dunnadidit]

Glad to hear it!!