Orange and Teal Look: The Mistakes 90% of Beginners Make!

[@AyushSharmaa]

"People don't like to learn, they just like to do" -Waqas Qazi

[@Rantonemems]

"Unfortunately people look down on those who struggle to learn, instead of helping them" -Me

[@p4inmaker]

I'm the opposite, which is arguably worse.

[@aizenfreaklin]

That's me xD

[@tobieeck9676]

@@Rantonemems lmao understandable

[@n347f0x]

That’s just not true

[@randyrektor]

It's interesting to see how many parallels are here to audio editing. I have a long background in audio, but I'm quite new to colour. When you were demonstrating removing green by adding magentas, that was mind-blowing. We do this in EQing all the time and it makes perfect sense why this would work here too. Thanks for the awesome video!

[@0metra]

Totally, it's all about operating waves (light or sound). 🙂

[@evodem]

Thought the same. I also have audio background

[@el_pirulais_420]

Another Audio Head, and I Fourth this comment lol 💯

[@WhoIsAlexElliott]

Have same background and complete agree

[@ProDrummer]

Same here!

[@CarlBergsdorf]

This DID NOT feel like 20 minutes! Love the energy and how applicable this techniques are. Keep on killing it man!

[@AyushSharmaa]

I've never seen a channel with so much value! Respect.🙌

[@MustafaBerkeGureltol]

Dude knows what he's talking about.

[@shadow777explorer]

what I see @ 14:40 is pleasing to my eyes, the final not so much. However the information shared is really good! you got a subscriber.

[@monkeysweett]

wtf this was honestly the best tutorial on color i've ever seen, big thank you for your skills as an educator.

[@Don_DeMarco]

I absolutely love the teal and orange look. I've practiced a lot with it and can comfortably say that I'm not in the beginner range but most CERTAINLY not a pro.

[@swancoffeehouse5983]

As someone who actively learns from tutorials on KZbin, I'd like to add that a lot of people teaching do tend to say the following a lot: "Here's how to do this technique, there is a more advance technique to achieve better results, but we'll not get into that" -- and they do not ever touch that subject ever again. Do take into consideration, a lot of people teaching don't know how to teach and/ or don't teach properly.

[@papasscooperiaworker3649]

Is this directed at viewers or the person who made the video?

[@swancoffeehouse5983]

@@papasscooperiaworker3649 The person who made the video made a comment saying beginners don't want to learn, so I responded with reason's why beginners don't always know the best methods to achieve something. Hope that's cleared up for you.

[@1NightInParisOfficial]

@@swancoffeehouse5983 Viewers are lucky pros are making these videos. Before KZbin and the internet there was truly no way to learn. You had to go to a library and check out/buy books or know a pro personally. Viewers and "students" have nothing to be but grateful for the time and efforts pros put towards spreading their techniques. Without these pro breakdowns it would take an amateur 5-10 years to discover and realize these techniques themselves. Pros are making it harder on themsevles by developing more competition from teaching others their pro mindsets, there simply is no room for complaints. Be greatful or gtfo this comment section. Someone like you we pros call haters. "As someone who actively learns from tutorials" lol more like as someone who constantly complains on tutorials. I want to see you become a pro at something and try and teach it, ill be the first one there complainign and nitpicking your video apart after your 15 years of hard work and experience. We'll see how it makes you feel ;)

[@swancoffeehouse5983]

@@1NightInParisOfficial You seem confused. Viewers aren't lucky, viewers are the paycheck for the content being made. Content creation should not be praised for the effort, but for its efficiency. Teaching is a skill, not everyone masters it. Don't overembellish yourself. You can never be a pro when you can't differentiate criticism from hate. Talk to me when you've matured and the world isn't black and white to you.

[@1NightInParisOfficial]

@@swancoffeehouse5983 Lol I seem confused because I'm the one watching tutorials and complaining about the knowledge that is being give to me for FREE. Right... lol. Pros dont spread knowledge for the paycheck. They spread knowledge because of their awareness to the industry and others wantintg to learn the subject. The check is just a bonus. And i can call myself as i please. I know my knowledge and what i can deliver as a creative. Seems like the only one who wont climb those ladders is you as you complain on tutorials instead of taking whatever knowledge you can and applying it. You're literally watching someone drop gem after gem but still have something to complain about. Lol, this is why you're not where he is and probably never will be. Prove me wrong, ill be waiting on it ;)

[@dvoob]

Really appreciate this. I'm a color blind motion designer, but I occasionally have to grade stuff. Trying to do anything in after effects is so unintuitive that I often send clips to clients and they come back telling me it's obnoxiously green/red etc. I've been trying to wrap my head around resolve using your videos and it seems to be much more usable for my eyes.

[@bastian8597]

Wow man, you´re such a proffesional. Not only your color editing looks great, but your method is clean and complete as well

[@theqazman]

Appreciate the love, bro.

[@kera.habayeho]

It's 2am where I'm at and I watched this video probably this is 10 times ever since it's released 🙏🏾 shout-out qazi this here alone can upgrade you from beginner to somebody 🔥🔥🔥💯💯

[@aaphotofilm]

This is brilliant Qazi, i love how you show us the mistakes a beginner makes first before going onto what a Pro does, I feel thats very important, otherwise beginers would think they are doing the right thing, weldone for showing us this

[@glitchinthematrix15]

Agreed 💯

[@tanmayluthia4168]

PRINTER LIGHTS YES !!! - Especially how to colour correct underwater footage. That would be really helpful 🙌🙌🙌

[@irishlostboy]

You are really limiting the usefulness of this video as a tutorial by using your fancy interface rather than a straight keyboard and mouse. How is a beginner supposed to have a clue what you are doing when the mouse is sitting in the middle of the screen, and settings are popping around at warp speed? You sir are a marvelous colour grader. Your skills as an educationalist needs work.

[@AnthonyCrouchPhotography]

I cannot stress enough that Irishlostboy nailed it. Lot of good info but you are not teaching the how, just the what. I gave up watching you because of this. Slow down. Quit using words like go here, there, etc. Use your mouse, keys stated, etc. I would never take one of your courses because of this.

[@pres002]

for real, and you know he'll never read this being a month old video.

[@n3dd]

A beginner usually doesn't even get familiar with some of the advanced stuff the 'pro' he talks about... I have been using Resolve for a while, and I was able to achieve similar effects by simpler means with only a few nodes. It's all to do with continually balancing while gradually introducing colours and such. And the part I'm more iffy on is that Resolve itself has options, available for everyone, to automatically pick up skin tones or use a colour chart of existing skin tones. Really don't understand the extra steps here.

[@Sanirosan]

Thought it was me. The is changing settings left and right but I have no idea which node he's in.

[@gentlegoat6663]

I'm guessing the thorough lesson requires paid subscription

[@marietafarfarova]

This is absolutely jam-packed with value, as always! I'll definitely try out the Glow technique and implement printer lights more in my process. Thank you, Qazi.

[@FritsJanSmit]

Great, following for a long time now. We discussed you during a grade with a talent on BaseLight. one thing to mention.... reduce 400Hz in your audio when you sit behind the monitor while talking...

[@Mindset.Cinematics]

best channel on youtube to learn davinci stuff properly with real industry standards. bravo!

[@loremipsumproductivityengi7552]

Instead of log corrections of black and white, you can also use the luma vs saturation curve.

[@stephandmytriv8415]

This guy bro! Amazing! Can't believe this is on youtube just like that for free! Qazi! My guy! Thank you! Saving money for your school starting today!!!

[@jd2086]

Watching it... I just think how beautiful this shot looks without the teal and orange... just that plain and beautiful almost silver white and that beautiful skin... I loved more than the teal and orange version

[@ExiledQ]

Great comparison. I love Teal and Orange as long as it isn't obvious (like in James Bond)

[@Justbleed434]

Roger Deakins!

[@NikandYas]

Appreciate that so so much! haven't seen such a great video explaining how to colour grade anywhere. Everyone else is just selling luts. Thank you so so much for this!

[@aslamsean]

Thanks a lot! I leaned a lot from this.

[@Day2Tymes1]

I can watch these all day

[@DigitalGenki]

I rewatched this again. This tutorial is timeless.

[@AndreyValentsov]

I wonder if I’m the only one here who prefers that intermediate look with white walls (right after “printer lights” adjustment)? Sure it needs some contrast and glow, but man, it’s so much better than teal and orange in my opinion. Thanks for a great tutorial, mate, so much insight.

[@dillonmercure]

I spend 3-4 hours everyday watching your videos trying to learn as much as possible. Thank you so much for creating these videos! I'll be getting your course very soon

[@Rose-inspirations]

I never understood how you make a node tree until watching you make one... It is like making a circuit and you want to ensure that you always come back to the original setting before continuing on, therefore having that tree image if you look sideways (to make a simplified one of course). Now I understand 😊

[@alwayscreatingio]

This is great!

[@theqazman]

Thank you

[@dynoprod.]

GRACIAS! Lo apliqué en un proyecto y la diferencia fue abismal!

[@gerki_fpv]

Thank you for all your great videos. Binge watching them since a few days, great work man!

[@theqazman]

Thank you brother. Appreciate that.

[@AhsanZafar]

if I were grading I would striaght up use a color mask to maintain the skin tones but mannnnn this guy just used the primaries and log wheels to made it all fall in the place, it was almost magic for me

[@theqazman]

Ayyy 💪🏾

[@Rosie-jb6uk]

I wish i knew you existed before I spent 4 years at university. I’ve learned way more from you from just your KZbin videos. You are AMAZING and if I lived in America I’d be begging to be a trainee under you 🤣🤣

[@Falzeee]

universities are a waste of time, all they are good for is producing obedient slaves that follow incompetent teachers without question

[@Rosie-jb6uk]

@@Falzeee yep. Too late now!

[@patricksharpe]

I am a beginner but because I pay attention to Qazi I'm avoiding the inherent pitfalls. Keep up the great transfer of knowledge Qazi!

[@suburbiajones2268]

This is definitely one of my pet peeves, I’m not a filmmaker, but I definitely notice when it’s done, right

[@meltemorujova]

this is the most useful color correction video i’ve stumbled upon in a while! The whole channel is a goldmine, thank you so much

[@literallyshane4306]

just moving to DVR, your channel is insanely good mate! thank you

[@qivior7166]

Who else wants to hug this man ? Lets all truly say "thanks man!! " seriously for putting amazing content.

[@royviewfinder5639]

SIR IS THE MESSI OF COLOR GRADING 😍😍😍

[@dinoschachten]

Love your content. Here's a quick thought: If grain is supposed to mimic film grain (I admit I'm not the biggest fan of reducing the clarity by adding something noisy anyway), I would argue that it should be the first node after bringing the log image into a filmstock-like range. Only then will it behave the way it does with film stock: The grain is there before anything else and is affected by any subsequent treatment you subject the frame to.

[@RodrigoPolo]

12:45 that just adds contrast.

[@MarineBis]

good... if we don't have pro soft grading, this can be done by the curve RGB interface in basic software... but less intuitive

[@JSmith-sm6fv]

I swear everytime I thought I've come somewhere in learning how to use fusion then look at the colour page. its like I'm learning DaVinci all over again just that this time I'm blindfolded.

[@VeganLinked]

I'm curious if you can just answer here or have a video on this, I tend to do very large projects where I start off with maybe over an hour of video and edit it down to less than an hour of video and I use multiple cameras with lots of cuts. There may be significant portions of content that I do not keep in the end. So this makes me think I should color grade at the end so I'm not wasting time trying to grade something that's not even going to be in the mix. So I can't help but wonder if it's better to color grade at the end or in the beginning. And I also wonder if Da Vinci can be used in conjunction with Premiere and if so can the color grading be done at the end before I render out of premiere ? I mean what's the best workflow between these two programs? Or can I do enough in Premiere and not need to even mess with davinci?

[@rrendre4138]

Depending on the mood, I honestly like the beginner version in the thumbnail.

[@azzaeleibaid358]

Can you do a desk tour and a workflow video on how you use your equipment?? I’m interested in getting into cinematography and your setup looks crazy cool. This is my first video on your channel and you got yourself a fan, this is so enlightening 😁😁😁

[@jeffschwisow]

I feel like a broken record, Qazi...more lights coming on in my head! Every node has purpose, every node has a place. 'to corr' nails the anchors to the floor...'to' shapes the look...'to adj' let's you mold the shape to the story... Now to go from insight to execution! Thanks, mate.

[@robertsteinberger]

The only thing I didn't like about that free training is that you can't really easily rewatch parts of it and reference it like a youtube video. So far best color grading channel I've found, finally some professional information here.

[@mr_topdollar2206]

Bro you are the first colorist I watched that I gotta say that I love!!! Bro I love you!!! I’m following you on Instagram now

[@aldo]

Nice video and channel man! :D

[@theqazman]

Thank you brother 💪🏾

[@Slamolo]

Pretty interesting final look, thank you for shaking! Although it reminded me a memory from highschool that I thought I'd share. It was a simple comment from a math teacher who once told us that he tried not writing wrong answer on the board because "d'un point de vue pédagogique" (from an educational standpoint), it messes with how some students would remember the lesson. I found this very true indeed in my experience. We actually learn better when the teacher shows us how to do it, sprinkled all along with socratic getting you to give the answer that they have. TL;DR : I skipped the beginner's look because it never helps to watch someone do something they consider wrong on purpose.

[@Will_Zhao]

But why adding orange using Gamma instead of Gain? Did I miss it in the video?

[@imothy]

Hey I signed up for your free webinar and waited for it to start etc... I was disappointed that I could not pause or rewind the video, I could not follow at your pace when creating nodes. I need something a little slow paced, or at least the ability to pause because if you miss one little detail the rest of the webinar is useless!

[@DavidBallin]

This is brilliant! Thank you so much, I learned so much about effective color grading workflow in 20 minutes than I ever did at uni.

[@Demaxy83]

Man I just start to watch your video and after only one minute I have to take a break to subscribe to your channel. Compliments! It’s easy to understand that you’re very professional and you know what you do 👏. Paolo from Italy

[@theqazman]

Let's go! Happy to help.

[@ModernUniverse-7]

You are very best. Very nice clips. I did the last one using your clip Davinchi lesson

[@theqazman]

Thank you! 😃

[@pamelajayesmith1036]

Thank you for the helpful information, Waqas. Helps us "see" things more knowledgeably.

[@crookedfilms4190]

I want a tutorial about Taxi driver's night scenes color grade.

[@MrJemabaris]

There is no digital color grading in Taxi Driver. The first big movie that was digitally graded was Lord of the Rings. Shot on film, then digitalized, graded digitally and then printed back to film.

[@crookedfilms4190]

@@MrJemabaris IKR but there will be some way of getting similar colors

[@MoCo_Filmmaker]

First! Let's go :) Awesome tutorial Waqas, can't wait to work with this one in the course!

[@dosuseun2972]

Second brother, second

[@VeganLinked]

I feel like you're going to have really good information that I would love to learn but I'm trapped in a nightmarish hell of Adobe Premiere. Should I learn how to do this in DaVinci and is that going to add a really difficult obstacle to my workflow if I want to finish editing in premiere? I'm working on a big project that I started 3 years ago and I've already cut all of the main sequences that I'm going to be referencing in premiere. So I'm totally trapped in premiere but would love to start learning how to color grade because moving forward I want to shoot things a little differently for a documentary. But I still need to be able to pull from my old Premier projects. I'm sure there's a lot of people in the same boat as me in one way shape or another. So my question is, is it futile to learn from you when it seems like what you're doing is in Da Vinci and I'm in premiere? I noticed you mentioned in the beginning that it's going to be confusing if we are using Premiere and you said this in another video, but that was like the last time you mentioned it. I was expecting you might follow up on how to do things in Premiere later but you didn't so I guess you're mentioning it in the beginning is just a way of saying if you use premiere you probably won't get anything out of this video? Because just saying that something will confuse you doesn't mean that you aren't going to clear it up...

[@tabeabussmann]

Great tutorial but the whites are rarely white in cinema, e.g YOU, money heist etc. where it’s intensively green or yellow in the highlights as well as in the mids

[@Izya_Weiz]

KZbin recommendations bless me...thank you divine algorithms

[@glitchinthematrix15]

Printer Lights! yes definitely. Best one so far. Keep it up. 🔥

[@naeemkasmi4741]

Thanks for the knowledge. One love from Paris, France.

[@alex_jd]

Printer lites vid please! Loved this tutorial. Best grader on KZbin for sure!

[@folcochofo]

Beautiful video, love to learn more! Printer lights!

[@sajeedsarwarbd]

Awesome tut Qazi ! I was stuck in a rut and this helped

[@FreeRideMadrid]

Your studio looks like a space ship !!! Excelent video, thanks for sharing :) :) :)

[@CLDbooks]

este video y este canal sin duda valen oro. NUEVO SUSCRIPTOR

[@AllThingsFilm1]

A 20 minute Masterclass. Thanks so much, Qazi.

[@carstenheinrichs8225]

Love the videos grading without qualifiers!

[@intrinsiccinema7374]

nice video I learned something new thank you

[@adeled8833]

this is not my specialization, but it was really engaging to find out how this is done properly

[@cattasuhas]

Watched your free training for 03 times...definitely worth it.....

[@Longdancer]

Good work Qazi. Thanks again for all the hard work. Oh! Ann Printer Lights....yes please.

[@ejartyagency6044]

Such an in depth look at coloring. Thanks for providing this training! Learned a lot!

[@SniffChild]

Really good. I've been pretty successful in colorgrading where i could live off it. But this tutorial makes everything much easier and better.

[@bebekpenuhcinta]

i hated this color combination, and my friends didnt know why i was so hateful for it. now i can show them this video!

[@ShakyFootage]

absolutely huge, man!!!!!!! really amazing, top quality!

[@Envisionedperformance]

I don't even use Davinci, but you learn a lot even through the thought process

Really great video. Beginners sound enfineeers have the same problem : they don t push the mixing table into the red so they lose the crispy beefy part of a mix, and it sounds flat. As you say you won't break anything.

[@filmgenius2]

What about Color Space Transform? Do you use that?

[@VictoriaWhitlock]

I like this even though I have no idea what you’re talking about

[@JohnThePA]

Other KZbin "color grading" experts: Shoot in S-log then use my LUT pack! Waqas Qazi: HOLD MY NODES

[@SuperChaosTTV]

I use Premiere. Would the equivalent of the node tree be using muliple adjustment layers to address those different changes in different steps?

[@LAproject1]

One of your best tutorials yet!!

[@yu2bedj675]

yellow striped shirt is such a flex

[@JoshHenderson16]

Great content when the video finally gets to it.

[@richardyusuff8012]

This holds so much value.

[@azsqa6286]

Amazing video. Thank you so much!

[@elliottsin]

Would you mind posting the your project setting - colour management video please? Thank you for sharing your valuable knowledge! Amazing!!

[@freud_kinescope]

thank you mister) now i need to manage this in Photoshoot as i am a photographer

[@dannyrich154]

I appreciate you for putting beginners on blast

[@NateHarris8]

Thank you for this it was epic and straight forward

[@sarahandthewolf]

😅not me finding this video after HOURS of trying to teal and orange my video and doing ALL of the beginner mistakes 😆 Next video. I can be better in the next😅 Thank you for this🙌

[@koushikbhattacharya832]

there is no enough word to say thank u...god bless u sir...so much respect for u....luv u❤️

[@RichBelgieJr]

Awesome example of when to use log wheels vs primary wheels!

[@insayno]

Pro tip for Waqaz: Put 'Node Tree Ninja' on your next shirts/hoodies.

[@MrDoomsday]

always providing best and easy to follow\understand videos. Long time follower and i like that you do so much film referencing.