How to Use Custom Curves - DaVinci Resolve 16 Tutorial

In today's video we're going over Custom Curves in Davinci Resolve 16. Everything shown today can be done in the free version of resolve.
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Notes:
I personally find the curves are often overlooked as it's a more abstract concept to grab than turning dials. I totally get that, however understanding curves can make them a great tool in your toolbox. In addition to simple exposure control we dive into addressing color casts, designing looks, and more.
I should note that I didn't included vs curves in today's video to avoid information overload and they are very useful in their own right. Also my apologies for all the incorrect words in the video (I believe I caught everything and tried to clarify in the on screen notes) We've been going through a heatwave and I can't seem to get my words right lately.
References:
Curves Pages 2450 - 2463 in the Davinci Resolve Reference Manual which can be found in the help tab of DaVinci Resolve.
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[@NathanCarterVids]

Hope this one helps, I find I almost never used curves when I first started grading, but they can be pretty dang useful. As always more info in the description

[@KeelanJon]

Great tutorial, I finally feel like I'm beginning to understand the colour grading tools in Davinci Resolve, thank you.

[@mearslab]

OMG the grey scale generator is such a great learning tool. Another great video!

[@999ThingsToCook]

I hit that bell on you last week.... Your videos have helped sooo much already and I'm making ground very quickly now in color grading!! Huge Thumbs up and thanks for what you are doing here!!

[@NathanCarterVids]

That's great to hear. Thanks for the support.

[@jayaprakash8187]

Hi,Nathan it’s a nice thank you for this I am one of your follower and even subscriber . Ok I would like to asked you DaVinci shortcut key comments Possible to directly import to FCPX.?

[@NathanCarterVids]

That's awesome. Thanks for the support I really appreciate it. With regards to keyboard shortcuts I don't have a solid idea on FCPX integration unfortunately. However Casey Farris actually just put out a great video about shortcuts that could help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqHKY2N8mpyXabs

[@SamMansfield91]

Great vid! Does your neck never get RSI from bending it like that all the time lol

[@NathanCarterVids]

Thanks. Haha thankfully I'm moving in September and the new set up will hopefully allow for a less awkward angle. Shooting in such a tight space here.