Unlocking the Secrets of Color Grading: A Beginner's Journey with Lift, Gamma, & Gain

[@dunnadidit]

*WRONG ANSWERS ONLY* -> What are Lift, Gamma, & Gain?

[@PatrickStirling]

The Hulk's workout regimen. 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@chrisbrockhurst]

An alternate reality's version of Alvin, Simon and Theodore.

[@dunnadidit]

@Patrick Stirling - haha so good!

[@rikomenzies]

Well, as we get older, certain parts of the body start to droop, sag, and loosen. It used to be that we required plastic surgery to “enhance” our body parts to mitigate or even reverse signs of aging. Now, we have Davinci Resolve.

[@dunnadidit]

@Chris Brockhurst - would that make Dave... Offset?

[@JayLippman]

Dude. I've been doing Resolve tutorials for 2 years, and this is BY FAR the best explanation of the color wheels I've ever seen.

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks dude!!! I've definitely watched a handful of your vids in the past couple of weeks while I've been getting into davinci! Very helpful!

[@alexrozerotkirkwood7042]

Jay do you think have a micro panel is worth buying?

[@OkGringoVlog]

Same here!

[@timovepsalainen4927]

@@alexrozerotkirkwood7042 Main point of a control surface is to face time from having to use the mouse. With a micro panel, you don't have enough access to most of the common tools and you will be leaning towards using a mouse thus hindering your flow. I would invest in a Wacom Intuos pro to replace a mouse.

[@jdufour7]

Game changer!!!

[@mirrorlessmemory]

I ended up paying for a masterclass for davinci because it was hard to find someone who explains it without thinking you know what all these terms mean. Now having the knowledge and watching your video, you did an amazing job! Hope this video finds its way to the right people! Very helpful!

[@dunnadidit]

That’s awesome! When I first started learning premiere I went that way too and it makes for nicely organized learning!

[@swancoffeehouse5983]

Using curves to explain Lift, Gamma and Gain is extremely clever. Thank you for the detailed explanation!

[@authenticallykyle]

The way he explains is so easy to comprehend, he doesn't talk over a person's head who may not understand certain verbiage and I really appreciate that alot!!!

[@YoungWhite01]

Bro, this is by far the best video that I’ve seen explaining the difference between lift, gamma & gain vs. the long wheels .. thank you !

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks so much!!

[@nbakerify]

'Curves' aren't that hard to explain. You just did it perfectly. Thank you!

[@davidleemoveforlife6332]

You turned a light on in my head. I worked as a commercial editor for a lifetime and sat behind legendary colorists, and you just demystified this process for me. I can stop hitting my head against the wall.

[@dunnadidit]

Well I’m glad that you stopped hitting your head against a wall but if there’s a light in there you might wanna get that checked out still 😜 (glad the video was helpful!)

[@jennifermckibben8570]

Using the gradient to explore what each setting affects was a smart move-as a visual learner, this made way more sense to me. Thanks for sharing!

[@3DigitalUK]

Never seen anyone properly explains these tools before and practically demonstrates how they affect an image. Very good video, thanks.

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks for the nice comment!

[@PodzPlanet]

you singlehandedly just saved me after hours of struggling to figure out how to use these tools as a premiere pro user😭😭thank you so much

[@laurentiudll]

all i hope is this channel switches completely to davinci resolve so I can learn more alongside Dunna

[@dunnadidit]

Hahaha 😂 I guess we’ll see.

[@Bbkagp]

This is by far one of the best video tutorial I've ever watched, when I feel like I understand than just try to do what the video is saying, I don't know how to thank this video :) Really appreciated

[@widevision6121]

The best explanation of color wheels in KZbin, thanks

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks for saying that!

[@gameboi3605]

You are amazing, this is literally the only tutorial I could properly learn from and comprehend and I've gone through quite a bit of tutorials for beginners, THANK YOU

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks for saying that!

[@joejoeshabadoo]

Great explanation!! The grey scale helped a lot.

[@lenavoyles526]

THANK YOU so much for using a screen capture resolution that actually allows us to see what is on your screen!

[@collabartsvideo]

This has been the best explanation of Lift Gamma and Gain so far. Thank you!

[@DrFlox]

Congratz! Best explanation on entire youtube

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks!

[@ShootingDave]

I have been using DaVinci for a year or so now. This was really helpful.

[@dunnadidit]

That’s great to hear!!

[@cg113]

Dude, you're the best. Love how you used a simple visual reference where people can actually see what's happening. Would you happen to have a similar video on offset/power/slope?

[@TaqiMathEd]

The best explanation of the color wheel and curve I ever found on YT. Thanks!!!

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks for the compliment!

[@danieli.hernandez7509]

Ok ok... just blew my mind the way you explained it and helped out soooooo much to understand better. I kind of knew that the midtones, highlights and shadows didn´t do the best job, but now...!!! Thanks so much!

[@enidrajm]

I've been wanting to better understand the nuance of the wheels (lift, gamma, gain) and the logs (shadows, midtones, highlights). You used a very innovative explanation tool. AND it had the benefit of showing how curves are affected. Bravo!

[@chibiwolf_]

This tutorial has been an absolute lifesaver, switched over tho Davinci Resolve recently and I was completely lost before this video when it came to colour grading. Thanks again!!

[@dunnadidit]

That’s awesome! What are you switching from?

[@LordWout]

This is perfect, I've been colorgrading for some time now and never knew exactly how it worked. Thanks so much!

[@samiuelB]

What a brilliant way using the curve to explain the concept of lift, gamma and gain. And you have also helped clarified that that those and shadow, midtones and highlight aren't synonymous as I always thought. Thanks for the awesome tutorial

[@framesbysumit]

yes definitely it's the best way to explain LIFT GAMMA GAIN. If you know everything about curves then you can understand any software with this example.

[@drv3973]

I wish I saw this video 2 years ago. Brilliant.

[@KarelZweefvlieger]

Usiing this for a number of years yet, now I understand even better the how and why! THNX

[@atandkt]

Been looking at videos for weeks and this was by far the easiest to comprehend. Great video!

[@zackrevilla]

I’ve been using Resolve for a year now, but I usually don’t touch on the Fusion and Color pages because they can really be overwhelming. Seeing this tutorial made me more open to the idea of using it more and more. Other tutorials just kinda overwhelm me with the info. Dunna’s tutorial was right on the money.

[@dunnadidit]

Thank you so much for the kind words!!

[@jedemerichjumawan2203]

wait, youve been ignoring Resolve's main feature for a year? Sorry if the wording sounded like a jerk but I'm honestly surprised no offense :o

[@zackrevilla]

Jed Jumawan Jed Jumawan i never really tweak around with the color page because i dont shoot in log or in flat color profiles and its kinda overwhelming. im satisfied with the standard picture profile that i shoot in. i know im not using resolve and my camera to its fullest potential but im happy with the results im getting and thats fine by me. and ive been using resolve for school projects and what not. i dont put as much time into using resolve but hey everybody has their own paces when learning something new. (ps i didnt think that you sounded like a jerk✌🏽)

[@Photovintageguy]

As for fusion, you just need to find simple examples like text with background. Follow them step by step. Using them it makes more sense, than just watching.

[@Photovintageguy]

For the color page use the free resolve training on their website. They have sample videos to use and PDF books and videos. Again follow along coping exactly what it says in the videos and the books. You can watch the video once, but really you need to actually use the software as they tell you in the book. It's basically impossible to learn by watching, you need feedback of using the tools. You need hands on experience. People get stuck this way. I may seem tedious or silly, I assure you it is not. Put in the time. It's not hard, just a bit time consuming. Do a little every day, till you finish. What ever it takes.

[@reshamthapamagar0034]

One of the best tutorial video I have ever seen. Thank you so much for putting this together.

[@mzfrah60]

your grey scale concept is just great for understanding color tweaking.

[@allthingschihuahua273]

Thank you for this video! Someone recommended I color grade my dog videos to improve them. I tried to look up color grading to learn how, and asked the very question you answered in this video. Thank you so much!

[@masoudjobs194]

You saved me from hours of watching other people's videos with your very detailed and simple explanations! Thank you very much🙌👏✌Hoping for your continued success💛💙

[@jazlusion]

This is by far the best explanation of these tools. Easy to take in and understand. Amazing , thank you.

[@dunnadidit]

You're very welcome!

[@akshayemittal]

I have seen these terms and UI's for ages now and i kinda understood what they do and mean, but i haven't come across someone who's connected the dots the way you have.. You're a great teacher ! Keep em coming !!

[@Brian-Hansen]

So awesome. Thanks for this! The black to white gradient really helped me understand the concept!

[@ivargu]

I don't think I've seen this explained better elsewhere! Thanks a bunch!

[@meinbherpieg4723]

Great explanation. Very smart to use the graph of a black to white image as an example.

[@jackrametta449]

Great explanation on gain,, lift and gamma. The greyscale demo is really instructive. Thanks so much for showing an old dog new tricks!

[@HanginWithPA]

Learning color correction in davinci the way you explained the curve was very useful, thank you. Also for explaining the wheels.

[@dunnadidit]

My pleasure!$

[@ScottSilva]

Well done. Very smart using the gray scale to illustrate what each tool does.

[@flomotionfotografie6786]

Wow, very good explanation! Now a lot got clearer, not only in DaVici, but the wohle picture of color grading!

[@dunnadidit]

So glad to hear that!

[@georgemarinho4786]

Thank you so much for your tutorials It went from 'nice tutoet science' to simple logic! You have a new subscriber

[@Romanera3]

Thank you so much for this video. I've been looking for this a long time. Finally, you did explain this in plain english.

[@dunnadidit]

Glad to hear that!!

[@mikeciul8599]

Using that gradient image was genius. Thank you!

[@RealGaryGibson]

Wow! This is the BEST explanation I've ever seen!!! Thank you!

[@ilmarsrauda]

This is the best visual explanation I've ever seen, Thank You 🤩🙏

[@pixl8]

You change my life. Very good teacher

[@hi8wobble]

This was an excellent explanation of the color wheels. Thanks for showing how exactly they relate to curves!

[@Schneeeulenwetter]

that you so much! I saw it un my recommendations (but had already watched 2 videos on color grading and was at first like "hmm should i watch a 3rd one?" but then i was like "you can never watch enough!" and you taught me so much the others didn't!

[@dunnadidit]

So glad to hear it!

[@viswanathank8282]

The best explanation iv seen in a while

[@carlmeibergen8149]

Excellent tutorial 👍 using curves to explain the effects of lift, gamma, gain was brilliant.

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks so much!!

[@alexg963]

Thanks so much for this. I’ve been getting deep into 3d graphics lately and just starting to play around with compositing and color grading. I’ve had no concrete idea of what these functions and curves really did (and surprisingly, seems to be missing from many tutorials, at least in the more 3D-focused space). I imagine I’ll be referencing this video a lot in the near future. 😊👍🏼

[@David-cz7mm]

Nice 😎👍🏼 But if you don’t want your highlights to blow out in this example, Shadows and Midtones can be adjusted to get the right look. So both of the two color wheel groups have there pros and cons depending on the clip and situation! 😊

[@itsthebugshow]

This is a GREAT explanation. Best one I've seen by far. Thank you!

Nice explanation with visual feedback, exactly what was needed

[@AlarkSoni]

One of the best tutorial i have seen till now Nd you cleared all my confusion on this point so thank u very much dude keep it up..

[@gbnxnc]

Best explanation ever on KZbin...💯🔥

[@DrDrift-rl6cc]

Excellent tutorial/explanation, short and sweet, thank you Dunna!

[@YourHyness]

this was sooo freaken helpful to understand the color wheels better! thank you!

[@BlueTangoProject]

Excellent explanation. Dunna is a great teacher!

[@jordanking7711]

The way other people have explained it, is use Lift, Gamma and Gain for your overall exposure. But only use the standard Shadows, Midtones, and Highlights for minor tweaks.

[@Richa.B]

Thank you for this logical explanation. Makes more sense.

[@JesusMartinezCreates]

Yes! barely diving into davinci, Hella appreciate this man!

[@aloomia826]

Thank u .The constantly applying grade to grayscale image and comparing curves helped quite a bit

[@johndc7446]

Thank you. That significantly cleared up things for me.

[@dunnadidit]

Happy to hear that!

[@visionaryradiotv]

Thanks, brother. Now I have some idea about this. thank you very much.

[@sgnoogle]

I would love, literally LOVE, one of your videos on Fairlight. I'm struggling trying to correct my voice and reducing the eco

[@dunnadidit]

Consider it added to my list! Feel free to drop any more video ideas here: www.dunnadidit.com/suggestionbox

[@sgnoogle]

@@dunnadidit thank you for the super quick response. Seriously, I do really appreciate all your work!

[@Rejrodrigo]

Omg! I am so glad I found your channel and you explaining about davinci resolve is really a great help for a beginner like me. Thank you so much 👏

[@satyajitjadhav672]

please make a whole playlist for da Vinci resolve... understanding all together like lessons like these would be bliss

[@faith1874]

adjusts curves more smoothly than using shadow, midtones, and highlights - lift: adjusts black point - gain: adjusts white point - gamma: adjusts midtones - offset: shifts entire curve

[@jeffgracevalerio]

I think u you nailed it❤️👍🏼 thanks for the clear explanation 👍🏼 now i can adjust my shadows and whites the way i like it👍🏼

[@chrisbrockhurst]

Lot of respect for you taking the time to learn other software, a big undertaking!! You planning on doing the same thing for nodes?

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks brother!! I definitely could! Just like everything in DaVinci, they’re much more simple than they seem!

[@chrisbrockhurst]

@@dunnadidit I've been spending alot more time learning about colouring and Nodes seems to be all anyone talks about. Your explanation here worked well, sooo no pressure ha.

[@dunnadidit]

Lol nodes are super nice I’ll definitely see what I can do for ya 😜

[@JasonLorette]

Chris Brockhurst - yep, nodes would be nice as well.

[@Micah-Woods]

I'm down for nodes too! 🙌🏽 Great video Dunna!

[@AneeshJonwal]

Man this was amazing. I dont know anything about color grading editing but i do now 😮😮😮😮

[@thegreensfilms]

Excellent video man, literally starting on resolve and GOD did that help. Thank you so much!!

[@elias.keller_photography]

THANK YOU!!! Amazing explanation specially for me coming from photography!

[@Yaban-racing]

Interesting. The best i see until now👍

[@ashrayhebbar5885]

You explained it in the best way possible. Thank you for this!

[@Wuud52]

Thank you for this. I am still learning DaVinci and did not even know I could flip to the lights, darks and mid-tones section (newbie). This will help a lot.

[@sobo2]

Great you used the greyscale gradient to explain it.

[@mirrorlessmemory]

Lift: Shadows Gamma: midtones Gain: highlights When switching to Log, it’s the same thing but it’s more precise. Shadows changes darkest part of the image and highlights change the brightest parts whereas Primaries wheels does the same but larger part of the image. I prefer to control contrast with S curve and use the Primaries Wheels to add color in shadows and highlights. My go to is the faded look by raising shadows in s curve then dropping it again in Log; shadows.

[@dunnadidit]

That’s nearly right but it’s a bit more complicated (or simple depending on how you look at it) than that. Because when you move lift, it also affects the highlights and mid tones. And vice verse, when you move gain, it affects the shadows and mid tones too. I think I showed this pretty clearly in the video. But I agree that I personally like to do my contrast with the curves too.

[@mirrorlessmemory]

Dunna Did It ahh I see what you mean, the part where I said Primary Wheels is the same but at a larger scale, yes I misspoke there, it’s not the same as Log wheels in terms of what it does to the image.

[@editinglessons4509]

Clean ! beautiful content. Thank you so much Dunna

[@StarCaledonia]

Brilliant explanation and demonstration. Thank you

[@learningtofly5081]

Great tutorial and visualization. Thanks for the tips!

[@jstew1022]

THANK YOU THANK YOU i was about to give up on learning Davinci Resolve (!) Now i feel it might be possible :)

[@olachoukair]

so glad I found your video! with the grey scale it makes so much sense!

[@thereforeandres]

That was such a great explanation of curves... and everything else!

[@keiththebbw]

bro... I know this comment is 4 years late... but damn.. this is amazing explanation...

[@dunnadidit]

Haha I appreciate that a lot!

[@joelowthianYT]

You sir just earned a new subscriber. Absolutely fantastic explanation!

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks so much!

[@JVASecurity]

Thanks well explained, thanks for the comparisons with the grey scale and curves really helped understand the concept also you woke me up, was falling asleep watching other tutorials but your energy and engagement with your audience brought me back to and feeling a bit more confident to try a bit more grading to my videos.

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks for the kind words!!

[@imsardar578]

This is the video that I was looking for. Thanks!!

[@jiristaffa8482]

Easy to follow, yet also thorough. Thanks a lot :)

[@HeyTaoRan]

thank you for making everything so easy to understand!

[@PaulPaul-vj2vx]

Perfect tutorial! So effectiv explanation! Thank you !

[@kwantumd]

Nice way to break it down into visuals brother 👍

[@manuelfigueroa894]

Thank you. Finally found this explained nice and easy !!!!!

[@panostudio5605]

Great way of presenting that with B&W screen. Thanks mate!