The BEST Node Tree for ANY Camera! PRO Colorist (BBC, Amazon)

FREE Download - The perfect node tree! My PRO Node Tree simplified here for you to give you a great start to colour grading easily with ANY Camera or Phone. My node tree is a simplified version of my BROADCAST node tree I use for my work with BBC, Amazon etc and will help you gain consistent grades across all your footage and is downloadable for FREE .... Link is at the bottom of this description.
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[@jm.wowvisuals]

Man, you really know your stuff! 🙌🏼

[@DarrenMostyn]

Ive been a professional colourist for nearly 20 years - 14 of which are on DaVinci Resolve.

[@BotaBingEntertains]

Honestly have been combing the web for 2 years looking for Color help and NOBODY explains it as simply and clearly as you. Cheers to you sir

[@DarrenMostyn]

Appreciated

[@alex__film]

Bonus tip: save this node tree to a Power Grade album to use it across all the projects! Thanks for sharing Darren! 👍 After finishing your master class I build my own node tree and now my workflow looks much more consistent! ❤

[@DarrenMostyn]

Good tip! Thanks!! so pleased to hear that the masterclass helped you and you are now more consistent!! Share work in my private Facebook group if you like! all the best, Darren.

[@alex__film]

@@DarrenMostyn sure, will do! ☺️ Thanks again for all the superb job you do for us! 🙏

[@johngiatropoulos3848]

excellent addition to Darren's node tree tutorial - it was the missing piece! Thanks!

[@alex__film]

@@johngiatropoulos3848 great to hear! 😊

[@tim_hand_production]

Lots started to make sense of the first time, thank you!

[@traviswestmoreland7335]

Best breakdown I've seen. Thank you. Subscriber earned!

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

Darren, you are the master. Hands down the best colorist on KZbin. Thank you for always sharing your knowledge.

[@DarrenMostyn]

Appreciated!

[@martonbalage]

Amazing video Master! Thanks for the info and for the node tree. Cheers

[@djvphotography]

Brilliant, Darren. This is a video I will come back to many times.

[@NoDoSwLa]

This is gold. Thank you!

[@ajanthaworld]

Thank you for giving people the chance to become better colorists. You're a great teacher.

[@DarrenMostyn]

Thank you so much!

[@Coatsey007]

Darren, I wanted to let you know since I have adopted your Node tree workflow, my grading has gone from terribly muppet'sh to passable, slowly I get there step by step. A million thanks.

[@DarrenMostyn]

very pleased to hear it!

[@RadianFilms64]

This is just amazing! Will be using this in my future work for sure! Thank you!

[@gilicodfilms]

Definitely the explanation I've been waiting for for years! I don't know you but I love you!

[@ruyetvillahermosa82]

This is just wow, you know the moment I've started practicing Davinci, The color space transform was a literal nightmare for me, because I never understood it. the Color Management was a great help but I thought that I wanted to everything to be manual and this video just showcased how to do it and it is just purely amazing. Hopefully someday we get to join one of your masterclasses because this channel is a gold mine.

[@getbusymakestuff]

Best Node tutorial so far for me. Maybe becuase I've watched many and this one finally broke through. Or maybe because this one is so complete. I can't tell. Regardless, here's my sincere thank you.

[@DarrenMostyn]

THANK YOU!!

[@UraFlight]

You should visit Darren classroom. I did in November 2023 and it was the best thing which I have done by learning colour grading.

[@jpdeardenphotography]

Fantastic tutorial again loving the channel and learning so much.

[@dermotmcnamara5020]

Wow....fantastic stuff! Right on the button👍

[@PeterDrage]

I just wanted to say thank you. It is amazing that you are willing to share what is your professional workflow with the wider community. I find it refreshing just how supportive the DaVinci Community is with such a great group of creators willing to share their knowledge.

[@DarrenMostyn]

very welcome. Appreciated.

[@FitsTube]

Seriously, its a wonderful thing. You've helped me a lot personally. Thanks@@DarrenMostyn

[@marcusmezzano]

Darryn you are simply the man. I am so thankful for your incredible giving of this information. THANK YOU!

[@guich.mp4]

I love this guy. Thank you !

[@Dr.k1llermo]

Teaching all this and also giving It for free... You are a real legend! Thanks boss!!

[@DarrenMostyn]

Thanks. I enjoy it!! All the best, darren

[@shoppingbox313]

Best work, state talk, master of davinci 😊

[@Thoumike]

Amazing, thank you!!

[@KarelZweefvlieger]

Happy holiday season! thnx again

[@kentcurrie7326]

Even though I am familiar with your node tree (I took the masterclass 😊), it is nice to watch in 4K so that I can read everything easily. 👌

[@DarrenMostyn]

Hi. This is not as much detail or as deep node tree as on my masterclass, however it takes the same fundamentals - on the masterclass we go into much more detail about how to adjust each node of course.

[@Potchekansky]

As always, thank you for the amazing videos you put up! A question: where would you put a Noise Reduction node on this tree? Before the CAM>DWG node, somewhere in the middle or after the DWG>CAM node?

[@DaCarnival]

I watched a fairly convincing A/B test of placing NR at the beginning vs the end. Surprisingly, at the end yielded better results. I had always put it near or at the start, on the wisdom that you should denoise before you bring out/exaggerate/amplify the noise with contrast and gain - now putting it at the end to good results. It also has a certain logic; only reduce the noise that is actually there in the (near) final image.

[@JuanGBaez]

THIS IS INCREDIBLE!

[@DarrenMostyn]

glad you enjoyed it

[@topicruben]

That was amazing, Darren! Gonna try it tomorrow in my new project. Thanks

[@35-4l3x]

1: Where I worked I discussed with some colorist about putting grain at the beginning of the three. Of course, I'd say it depends on the project, but I do think it's interesting for that it allow the film grain to be affected by the grade just as it would be with film footage 2 : Not a question but my view on an alternative Node three Using Magic Mask : As an assistant I've to deal more and more with magic mask. At first it was a pain especially for multiple resolution renders and handles, but with some colleagues we have found a turn around where we create a parrallel three to the main one, but with no outpout. In this three we have a first node with a lut or CST and then a bunch of node with magic masks, then once tracked we are just outputting the alpha to other serials on the main node three. It's very specific, but afterward, you can just be more precise with key or power window and grade while not loosing your magic mask track If anyone has different insight, experiences or advices I'd be glad to exchange about it

[@DarrenMostyn]

interesting approach - thansk for sharing. Magic mask i avoid if possible - its tripped me up before. Grain never at beginning for me.

[@ErikWerlin]

Thanks for this great info! How would this node tree differ if your using groups and the pre and post node sections? Also a good video idea that I think would be great is the proper way to build looks to be used as luts. What can and cant be used in a lut and a proper workflow for CST and adjustements. Ive had a few people ask me to build luts they can use on set when filming or during the edit before I do the final color grade and I'm never sure if im making them correctly. I dont want to be giving the director or DP a lut whats either innacurate or complete garbage.

[@AbcAbc-br5uz]

Got the same question regarding implementing groups in the workflow. I thought about using it for the look development part to make more consistent changes for a group of shots maybe?

[@graemetowner7257]

as always, very nicely explained

[@skook.um.studio]

Thank You! I just applied this to a project and I'm happy with the workflow and the result, this information is worth gold.

[@sdufg]

looks more like a node bush.

[@tanashiloh]

How do i join your Master Class?

[@DarrenMostyn]

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[@ohyagocastro]

this link doesn't work D: can't put my email on it, always says there's an error@@DarrenMostyn

[@DarrenMostyn]

@@ohyagocastro try a diiferent browser -it works.

[@brunomeira7]

@@DarrenMostyn I tried using Brave Browser and it didn't work, probably because the Built-in AdBlock. When I tried with Safari, it worked well. There's a permission check box that is not shown in Brave. Btw, amazing content! Using parallel nodes is a great tip!

[@manqiv3049]

@@DarrenMostyn It's not working on Safari and Brave Browser... What other browser should I use?

[@MakeItFixItDaddy]

Thanks you for sharing such powerful tips and tools. I appreciate the simplicity while also providing the "right" amount of detail.

[@esravisuals]

love this guy. thank you!

[@chrissnyder4439]

So I've downloaded the tree, imported it, but when applied it's just a single node with nothing applied. I have your others that work fine, but this one doesn't seem to be doing anything.

[@ssn694]

Same here, and nothing shows when selecting "display node graph" on this for some reason

[@DarrenMostyn]

OK, my mistake. Just fixed. New email will go out to you with fix.

[@JoseAlvarez-gk8cf]

It's so hard to understand but yet so easy at the same time lol. I'm new when it comes to video editing so understanding this will take time but atleast you've broke this down to the point where I can come back and use this video as a reference and not to mention the free node tree ! Thank You so much Darren!

[@LachlanFennen]

Such valuable content! Thank you again!!

[@DarrenMostyn]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@darylcampbell8758]

Thanks, You are a master instructor this finally makes perfectly good sense.

[@chrismackeysays]

Thank you for this!

[@LeSeroneSmith]

This was amazing!!! Thank you for sharing with us!!

[@DarrenMostyn]

You are so welcome!

[@RasmusKivinen]

SO SO helpful! Thank you kindly! Footage 10x better already :)

[@jr.rasentertainment4074]

Thank you Darren for clearing this up. Finally getting the hook of this software. Watching all the way from Vanuatu

[@DamnDamoi]

I am new to learning colour grading and this helping me tons! thank you

[@santygucolorist]

Great content Darren, thanks for sharing this!

[@DarrenMostyn]

My pleasure!

[@beaudanner]

Thanks! Happy new member to your newsletter as well

[@DarrenMostyn]

Appreciated. Thank yoiu very much and welcxome to the channel!! Check out my well curated playlists if you want a binge!! All the best, darren

[@itsfiachrakelly]

This has to be one of the easiest videos to follow, thank you so much

[@247FilmMaker]

Best tutorial I've seen. Made my video look like something I've been able to do in Premiere finally. Thank You!

[@SLOWUNIT]

wow! simple easy to understand.this tutorial very useful. thank you so much master.

[@mossgatherer1797]

Darren you bloody legend, you've made my day, this answered a bunch of questions I've been trying to work out. Thank you!

[@DarrenMostyn]

Glad to hear it

[@TerrestrialVibes]

Thanks Darren! Another great video about something I thought I knew alot about, but this answered some unanswered questions I didn't even know to ask! Thanks bunches! 🙏

[@DarrenMostyn]

Very welcome!

[@prodbyJew]

You just put me in the game! Thank you!

[@kenbarnesfilms8108]

Mostest Awesomest Video yet! Just saved me a ton of trial and error. And all the other videos I watched suddenly made perfect sense. Merry Christmas to ya!

[@DarrenMostyn]

merry christmas to you Ken.

[@elvindash]

I just want to tell you many thanks for this tutorial!

[@user-hm6ys7oe4d]

That’s really advanced me up 🙏

[@renatonovaes9305]

Thank you Sr. You're an awesome teacher!

[@DarrenMostyn]

You're very welcome!

[@theinnerrevolutionaries108]

This is truly a gift! thank you Darren. I'll look into the masterclass

[@DarrenMostyn]

Masterclass is coming in May. Sign up to my email list to be notified. Link in description

[@maanharman5070]

Thank you so much for teaching us , much appreciated, brilliant content

[@DarrenMostyn]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@martinpostmusfilmmaker]

This is what i'm waiting for! Thank you so much Darren i subscribe! Have a good 2024 :-)

[@DarrenMostyn]

Appreciated. Happy new year to you too

[@mariotahitoe]

Darren is a lifesaver. I am finishing up our first music video and found the answer to all my questions about the color page here. I learned a lot from the training videos and PDF from the Blackmagic website, but Darren's real-life example and step-by-step guide work much better for me. And now this node tree showed up! So cool! Keep doing what you do. Good job by you!

[@DarrenMostyn]

Glad to be helping!

[@mark-esper]

Thank you so much Darren. I have been looking for such a well thought-out node tree for ages. It's like I can finally breathe out rather than having rethink my way into a grade when re-visiting a job.

[@DarrenMostyn]

Glad it was helpful!

[@WillKasherYT]

Your tutorials are so much better and more comprehensive than all of the others thank you

[@DarrenMostyn]

Glad you think so!

[@jordanblokfilms6432]

This is amazing! I keep coming back to this tutorial. Thank you so much for this! Could you make more videos about this node Tree?

[@user-ll9ln1uu4b]

Thank you, Darren, for sharing. This is priceless to get advices from pro.

[@DarrenMostyn]

You very welcome

[@AlessandroNofi]

Thank you for sharing this very usefull information 👊

[@DarrenMostyn]

Glad it was helpful!

[@8Geid]

Thank you so much, professor. As always, amazing job and amazing tutorial.

[@DarrenMostyn]

Glad you liked it!

[@stephentalent]

Yet again just so much selfless value here - thank you 🙏

[@KSZero]

For the past few years. I've always been intimidated by the nodes. NOW I FINALLY UNDERSTAND HOW THEY OPERATE. THANK YOU!!!!

[@edgarolvera4458]

Thank you so much! You got a new subscriber!

[@DarrenMostyn]

Welcome!

[@Khayana89]

Thanks Darren! Your contents totally helpful for beginner colorist like me. I've learned a lot by watching every video you posted. Much appreciated!

[@DarrenMostyn]

You are so welcome!

[@jumhurpradana5251]

the best node ever thank you

[@Crimsonland1]

Thanks man. Super helpful and I appreciate it.

[@DarrenMostyn]

Glad it helped!

[@bbertholi]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I'm learning a lot with you.

[@DarrenMostyn]

appreciated!!

[@juststephane3735]

best video ever thank you, very well explained and straight to the point.

[@DarrenMostyn]

Thanks Stephane

[@richardkrall4409]

Best CST/node explanation I've seen. And, I'm going to use this tree. Thanks!

[@DarrenMostyn]

enjoy using THE best node tree there is!

[@wa1no137]

Hello mate, this was a massive help.. lots of confusing colourspace stuff simplified.. I can now get to work in the right way.

[@UraFlight]

Thank you Darren so much for this golden information. In November I did finished your classes and they were fantastic. I did learn a lot from you. 😊

[@DarrenMostyn]

You are very welcome

[@rueschproductions]

Amazing workflow, will definitely try this node-tree! Thank you. Greetings from Switzerland

[@DarrenMostyn]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@da_uff]

I discovered I could bring to nearly ideal look (as it can possibly be) my faulty 8-bit Log mobile footages while checking this out. Thank you, Darren!

[@DarrenMostyn]

excellent! Its a sold node tree - works on ANY FOOTAGE!

[@TheKiakiraly]

thanks Darren, I used it for my recent documentary, very clear :) All I did was I added two nodes at the beginning, NR and Sharpehing, in case I needed them

[@wcourson11]

You have no idea how much you have just helped a “Photoshop” nerd extract his cranium! Now, I get it! Thank you.

[@sudbroadcastingproduction]

Thank you very much for this helpful video ! I will use this in my next projects !

[@DarrenMostyn]

good to know!! enjoy.

[@gregor1745]

this is briliant! Really great that your are providing this professional knowledge. I will definetely incorporate this somehow into my workflow :D

[@DarrenMostyn]

Go for it! all good solid techniques!!

[@richardstirling5799]

brilliant wow...

[@colorgrading220]

One of the best node tuts I ever seen, and I have paid for some, this one is king. Simple, yet powerful workflow

[@DarrenMostyn]

appreciated, thank you. It works well for me,

[@andylindsey]

I'm slowly learning how to work color and use DaVinci. I really enjoy your videos and I love the speed at which you talk. Gets right to the point and feeds me the information at the perfect pace. I'm finding your channel very helpful. Thanks!

[@DarrenMostyn]

Thank you!

[@sauravsagar3059]

Best tutorial ever i had seen ..thanks ❤

[@DarrenMostyn]

Wow, thank you!

[@balammedia]

amazing :-O thanks for this tutorial 🙂

[@florinopris1578]

I discovered your channel 2 days ago. You made so many things so clear, you have no ideea. Amazing trainning skills.

[@DarrenMostyn]

Thank you so much for the kind words. i work hard to make my content accurate and concise and from a user point of view - Jm a colourist first!!

[@MDC.42]

Thanx a lot for your Tutos !!! You've a new subscriber 👍

[@DarrenMostyn]

Appreciate the subscription. Enjoy my channel!

[@mehrdademrani7410]

This video single-handedly transformed my entire workflow. Thousand thanks from Tehran.

[@DarrenMostyn]

glad it helped!

[@Urtana]

Once again Darren, my thanks for your great instruction and illumination (no pun intended).

[@DarrenMostyn]

Very welcome

[@jamesmitchell2281]

thank you so much this video really help me understand node tree and where i was going wrong your and legend !!!

[@DarrenMostyn]

You're very welcome! Thank you

[@mata4185]

Thanks Darren this is great for me as I continue to learn colour grading I have been doing a course and found my nodes were bit all over the shop and not consistent structure this will really help excited to get on and start grading again now thanks for sharing Mat

[@DarrenMostyn]

Glad it was helpful Mat. Thank you.

[@danklmedia]

You explained parallel nodes better than most tutorials that I watched in a few seconds... Amazing video!

[@DarrenMostyn]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@iam4yay]

I now feel like I know something about color grading! Lots of new concepts, but very well explained. Excellent jumping off point for more learning. Thanks!

[@DarrenMostyn]

Glad it was helpful!

[@keyframeaerial]

I think I learned more in this one video than I have in a year's worth of watching You Tube videos about Davinci Resolve. Thank you for showing me how it's done correctly by a professional. I'm just starting out and can see that I still have a lot to learn. But with videos like this, I will get there. Subbed.

[@tiffparker]

Thanks so much! Really learnt a lot from this video

[@DarrenMostyn]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TheClientView]

This is a fantastic resource Darren. It's reassuring to know that I'm generally doing the right things, but by using your fixed node tree it's a lot less chaotic now 😂. Thank you!

[@DarrenMostyn]

Excellent!