Why Lift Gamma Gain Is Ruining Your Footage (Do This Instead) | DaVinci Resolve 19 Tutorial

[@kabelokgafela8071]

Amazing video Thank you Qazi, I have been watching your videos for almost two months now and before then Davinci was super intimidating and had never done anything on Davinci at that point, today, I have done over 30 projects in less than 2 months because of how you simplifiy the knowledge, the workflow and how everything makes sense. Please keep up this amazing content

[@theqazman]

Appreciate you sharing this. It put a smile on my face. This is what drives me. Keep winning bro. 💪🏽

[@ryanreedgibson]

I've been using Resolve editing and fusion for two years now. The power of the program is awesome. I've been working on the color page for only a few months now, but Qazi is the best channel I've found where he actually knows what he's doing.

[@theqazman]

@@ryanreedgibson It means a lot to me brother. Keep doing it. 💪🏼

[@mellowmel2012]

That was clear and simple! I am anxious to try it on my next project. THANKS!

[@batouchemohamedmehdi5325]

Qazi .your brother here ! Against all the hate and judgment going around , i still say that only those who try to learn and apply , are the ones who enjoy the journey through your channel. Other than that its only youtube next video seekers who blow the hate . Your content is refreshing , is filled with hints and advices , not boring easy to digest , you are a great tutor keep it up , you are a pillar for the casual color grader 😉👏👏👏👏👏

[@matthewhartman7176]

Out of all your tutorials and tips you've released over the years, I think this one is quintessentially one of the top premiere selections. Like, bro, jammed packed with win-win solutions. For anyone that's commissioned to grade/look an entire body of work, even a corporate talking head sequence working smart as opposed to hard is the difference between getting more projects or never hearing from the last client again. When companies are looking at their yearly budgets, "good enough" is always going to rule over "take the time=money and make it perfect." One would be lucky to be in the latter position. Again, work smart, not hard. Working hard is for sappy fools who believe in the false promise of meritocracy. Don't be that fool. Embrace linear=photometric.

[@minhpham3112]

As an amateur, I have quite a tough time trying to nail my white balance. This tutorial is a game changer and will make my life so much easier. Thank you so much for making these videos!

[@theqazman]

Happy to help bro

[@bduder]

Wow. This blew my mind. I think this is my favorite video you've made so far. Excuse me, I have to go redo everything I've ever done...

[@theqazman]

Haha. Ty bro. Happy to help. 🤗

[@chelo111]

this guy will tell you one thing and a few months later he will tell you another thing 😁

[@okaySam]

We're all students of the game. Enjoy the process of discovery.

[@Morespizzle]

Printer lights have been around for a long time and its actually the best way to balance your footage. Temp/Tint is easier to quickly adjust compared to printer lights where you will need to nail down the the right mix with multiple factors. These are all tools you can use to balance....

[@BlackburnZ_INDIA]

That's how the color grading experience works. We change our techniques every now and then. This is the beauty.

[@theqazman]

My biggest weakness, I like to grow and keep improving. 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@Technickytypek]

Be happy that someone is here to tell you this information :)

[@JakeEarp]

Had to give this a quick test with some fx3 s-log footage I had at the beach (which I always find hard to get a true, deep, good looking color balance) and WOW! This method is an absolute game changer for me. It might as well be magic. Crazy just how well it works. Thank you so much for creating this video and sharing! 🤘🏼⚡

[@Hazardteam]

Now you make way better videos than before. Actualy this is the best video what i saw from you about years. Something is hapend with you inside i think. it's looks on your eyes. You learned something in your life what effects on your personality and on your videos. I'm not saying you was "bad" or something. I just say now you're much better. Maybe i'm wrong, maybe not, but i feel this. And thank you for this video. Always the natural, logical and organic things works long therm. Sometimes less is THE more.

[@scottgfx]

I'm self taught as well and over time, gravitated to using offset for fixing balance. I didn't know about printer lights. Thank you for the tutorial!

[@theqazman]

You got it brother.

[@dwade_fpv]

My first time hearing about Printer Lights too! Nice. Thanks!

[@jonathanparlane1]

Wow...I was just sitting in front of 850 shots to grade, freaking out about how slow I knew it would be, knowing full well the colors just get messy and tangled with my small adjustments. One of the problems with youtube is that people like to show off all their micro detailed skill. That just does not translate to the real world workflow. Thank you!!!!

[@matthewhartman7176]

Lol. The struggle is real. 😂 Do you remember the days when you were freaking out over grading a single shot? Truth be known, there are no magic buttons in Resolve. Not yet. Machine learning WILL get us there, but we're not there just yet. As a cinematographer/editor, there are far too many variables in camera and on shoot. Also, we use multicams that don't always match 1:1. Science only gets you in the door. There is always going to be a degree of intuitive personal touch involved in the process, at least on 404 of those 800 sum shots of yours. Nature of the beast, my man. You have to roll up your sleeves and burry your face into your monitor. It will always require some degree of brute force. It's normal. How strong is your coffee addiction? It's probably not strong enough for 800 sum shots. 😂 God, please tell me your rate is solid.

[@Stallagmite]

@@matthewhartman7176 😅 I didn't even mention that almost all are green screen shots, so its vfx plus color grading 😭 At least I'm also the producer...but I suppose I could fire myself ✌

[@BikePOV-PauloRodrigo-ow6hm]

Man, thank you very much, I learned a lot about color grading from your videos.

[@Tonelf]

great video! and after I tried linear in many projects these months, I also find lift and gamma super powerful in that linear gamma, the lift behaviors just like the "black" in the QT look DNA, and the gamma behaviors like the undertone in it, which saves me sooo much time on shot matching, they're almost like the old fashion log wheels, but now they're even better that the log wheels, without any breaking.

[@theqazman]

Couldn't agree more. I can't see myself every going back. Way superior. 💪🏽

[@lamarwatson4619]

Frikking game changer for real this saved me so much time and the grade is so natural and beautiful, your the best i felt like i just went up a new class grade with color grading lol

[@theqazman]

My man. Let’s go! 🙏🏽

[@tlksoup15]

This is the most helpful Resolve tutorial I've ever seen! Mind Blown!

[@theqazman]

Let's go! Happy to help.

[@ryanbvisuals]

what a legend! I got rid of two extra nodes. thank you!

[@theqazman]

Efficiency is everything in grading. 💪🏽

[@EthanHart-gu5rg]

Started doing this a few months ago. Absolute game changer.

[@theqazman]

Awesome

[@ILCalzo]

I've honestly been surprised by the actual efficiency this video is bringing to us. I was expecting the usual flex of stunning footage and grading and instead I got a solid alternative to headache workflow. Thank you, subscribed!

[@theqazman]

I got you. 💪🏽

[@gibgibGG]

Awesome as always, thank you! I'd 100% love to see all of your node template workflows!

[@theqazman]

Will do that.

[@HakimZziwaTips]

Very helpful cheat code brother, I am just curious what the 3rd node is for? I am a fan of simple node trees and was wondering if the 3rd node is for the LUT? Where would a 33 Cube LUT sit in this kind of node tree?

[@theqazman]

LUT will go right before ODT

[@mechaphone]

Best tip ever! Wow.. makes so much sense. Thanks!

[@theqazman]

You're welcome🤗

[@simonebonini1781]

this is the absolute best method for color management. I perfectly balanced very complex underwater images lacking red with the linear node. I work the primary corrections inside a bal/exp node + some corrections with hdr then I move on to the next node which is not linear for the corrections with hue vs sat and incredibly my images explode. Thank you so much you gave me a crazy method!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@theqazman]

Happy to help. 😀

[@sayhowling]

i know 0 knowledge about doing any of this, and you still made it understandable to a beginner, big thanks!

[@theqazman]

Love seeing this. Happy to help.

[@pramodkanaki3507]

Man Qazi, you are amazing as always. Please bring back those 30 min long recreating hollywood looks without using any third-party plug-ins vidoes. Those were the real bangers my man🤜🤛.

[@theqazman]

Thank you bro and it's funny you mentioned that I have a few lines up. 💪🏽

[@pramodkanaki3507]

@theqazman amazing. I really can't wait anymore.

[@rodprod8522]

Hours and hours saved right here - NEXT.LEVEL!

[@theqazman]

Let's go💪🏽

[@mehrdadsedqi]

Dear Sir, The unique way you explain concepts truly sets your channel apart from others. Your recent videos, such as the one on contrast and this current one, are truly inspiring and even evoke a sense of admiration. As a student, I now see your channel as a true game changer. Please continue creating such original and insightful content-you are sure to gain even more dedicated supporters. Thank you for your hard work!❤❤❤

[@theqazman]

Bro this made my day. Thank you. Will keep going bro. 💪🏽

[@arkreatives]

Ahh the almighty Linear workflow! Discovered it like 6months ago and my god it's a Life Saver!! Although the Rabit hole is pretty pretty deep! Anyways, Amazing Video Qazi Sir!

[@AurelianStudio]

As always the best tutorials. Saved my life with Nikon Z9 raw footage.

[@theqazman]

Let's go bro. 🙏🏽

[@ekphotography]

This is amazing. Thanks. Could you please do a tutorial when using LUT's or something like Film Box which I love, The problem is it needs to be fed the Slog3 or Log profile in order to work, So what would be the proper way using your technique shared here. Do all this that you mention on a linear node then the next Node convert everything back to Log and then apply my LUT or Film box on that? Most LUT's need to be fed a Log or Cine Log profile first ? Hope that makes sense, Thank you!

[@kevin-haggerty]

One of the greatest colorist in the market today. Love your grades dude!! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your fam Qazi!

[@theqazman]

Appreciate the love bro. Happy Thanksgiving.

[@dpjohnjones432]

You introduced me to printer lights in the course years ago and it has been the best method I’ve used since. But man this method is crazy! The color separation you get from this method is reason enough not to mention the speed. Banger!

[@theqazman]

yeah bro, both of these techniques are 🔥

[@alma_libreix1261]

increible .. lo importante de estudiar el correcto funcionamiento de las herramientas, y la teoria del color .. gracias

[@thecuriousorbit]

true

[@theqazman]

You're welcome. 🙏🏽

[@dumspyrospero]

And when you thought you already know all the possible ways for white balancing this video comes up 😂 So freaking impressive 🔥

[@theqazman]

🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@antonv.]

Thank you!

[@theqazman]

Absolutely. 🤗

[@viveksuryanarendrula]

damn that Linear gamma was right on point. Tested and blown away.

[@theqazman]

Love to hear that. 💪🏼

[@daniellrodriguezs]

Been using it for quite a while now and it’s my preferred method not only for Balancing but it also works great for exposure. And few other things…

[@theqazman]

That's awesome bro

[@skevenshow]

It's basically the magic happens here! Thanks for sharing us this technicue

[@theqazman]

Haha. 🙏🏽

[@elmagino]

This just took my edits to the next level... Thanks

[@theqazman]

Let's go! 💪🏽

[@RishabhxSharma]

Qazi, you’ve demonstrated a similar technique to adjust white balance on a shot where we put the node in linear BUT adjust the gamma instead of the gain. What’s the difference between these two? I’m new to grading and absolutely love the knowledge bombs you drop on KZbin. Appreciate you xx

[@TheIkeRai]

You knocked it out of the park... again again again!! Thanks man, this is SUPER helpful!!

[@theqazman]

Appreciate the love bro. 🙏🏽

[@TheIkeRai]

@ Always, brother!!

[@lightbright8888]

Exactly what the Doctor ordered! Thanks bud!

[@theqazman]

You got it bro.

[@fernandobonenfantphotography]

nice, exactly what i need, just bought davinci and little tricks like that are amazing / any videos out there on how to set up davinci etc for first timers?

[@theqazman]

Yes I have beginner vids on my channel.

[@Film.9ine]

Bro, you need to credit Cullen if you’re going to use his workflows. I know you have better content and reach but you can’t just repackage his grading ideology.

[@theqazman]

I have been using Linear workflow in my tutorials for a long time. I'm getting requests nonstop so decided to do a tutorial. I am not aware of this tutorial you're mentioning.

[@falcodoebler]

@@theqazman Hey Quaz, it was literally two weeks ago on Cullens channel. It's a crazy coincidence that you pop up with the exact same video. Gives me mixed feeling about your brand, even though I usually enjoy watching your content and take a lot from it.

[@ROBGFILMS]

What video are you Guys talking about?

[@theqazman]

And I'm sure he did videos that I released before him. Not everything is a conspiracy theory my guy. He started his channel after me does that mean he copied me. I'm not getting this comment thread. I respect Cullen and he has good content on his channel but we couldn't be more different in our execution. And that's the beauty of color grading.

[@mrshaheedmalik]

​​@@falcodoeblernews flash. Good colorists use similar techniques. And if you watched that live, Cullen was doing it wrong (by not turning down the Lum Mix) until Thatcher Freeman (the guy that coded the Qazi Toolkit) told him.

[@markandreessen3218]

Just tried it. Indeed, faster AND better.

[@theqazman]

Learn and apply baby

[@guilhermeglazar9490]

Hi Qazi, as always, I admire all your content, always impeccable, always learning more and more from you! Thanks! I follow a super simple concept: ‘Knowing and not doing is the same as not knowing’ So with this incredible content you've made available, I study along with Davinci Resolve, applying each technique thoroughly. But I've just seen something and I'd like to inform you about part 13:13 - When you talk about contrast, we should use PIVOT 0.335 to protect and maintain the 18% grey level. But when I changed the GAMMA on the node to LINEAR, the behaviour changed. To get back to 18% grey, I had to set the PIVOT to 0.127 My conclusion was that within DaVinci Wide Gamut > Gamma Linear on the node we must adjust the Pivot value to 0.127 in order to remain at 18% grey. Could you please check if this information is correct? Thanks again for all your impeccable content!

[@jumaclub]

Awesome dude, I'd love to watch the video about your workflow. Keep it up!

[@theqazman]

Ty brother. Will do.

[@alessandro.favero]

This is great! Question (from a beginner): why is this not set to linear by default, and the Luma to 0 and the 18% grey etc. Like why is DaVinci setup the way it is as default? Is it better for grading but not so much for correcting? Or something else? Thank you! Great video!

[@Ehmad_sofi]

Love from kashmir .... I recently did a course in davinchi resolve.. got the macbook m3 pro max ..... The asus pro art 27 inch ... And the speed editor for that key that comes free with it and the new micro panel ... My grading has already gone up but u r just cherry on the top ...

[@theqazman]

Let's go bro. Salam my dude. Happy for you. Keep at it. 💪🏽

[@brianrogers549]

Great Tutorial, anything that will speed up my grading is greatly appreciated. 😎🤘

[@theqazman]

Agreed. I'm the same way.

[@ZachToupin]

Impeccable timing sir! In the middle of shot matching a multicam recording of a 2-hour music show on the beach during sunset (!) That balancing act I was doing with lift/gamma/gain was exactly that.... a balancing act. I was wondering why I couldn't get it right. This video is a keeper!

[@theqazman]

Happy to do it bro. 💪🏽

[@bboyakwel]

Bro … linear = game changer 🙏🙏🙏 thanks a lot

[@theqazman]

Happy to help

[@peterquigley2700]

Nice Vid Qazi, I feel like i learned a lot from this. Question. If the last node in my workflow is a conversion LUT (log-709) and the lut has a subtle look in it, lets say a teal tint. when I balance am I just removing the teal tint? Or is it that because the balance node is at the top end of the tree do the lut corrections apply to the result of the balance node?

[@psychedelicchango]

that linear node technique, mind blowing 🤯, I just use it to fix an over exposed shot and it did an amazing job, I was having a bunch of nodes and I wasn't even close, plus time spent 😒

[@theqazman]

It is bro. Game changer.

[@olodum111]

Hey Wagaz, Just found your youtube here!! What is the node tree you are using? Can't read them on youtube. Thanks

[@moviequads]

Best Video I've seen to this topic. Great Dude!

[@theqazman]

Ty bro

[@ashnacestach]

Man, this is so good! Thank you for this tutorial!

[@theqazman]

Of course. Happy to help.

[@DavidWinstead]

Wow man, that's great. I'm going to go test this with my latest footage right now! Thanks for Sharing!!

[@theqazman]

You'll be blown away. Enjoy!

[@kalamoproductions6268]

Wow! That was awesome, thank you:)

[@theqazman]

You're welcome. 💪🏽

[@ripsphoto]

Fantastic. This one is huge. TY.

[@theqazman]

Happy to help. 💪🏽

[@starterpvck2043]

Wow, what a trick, so much value!

[@theqazman]

🙏🏽

[@mtmccornack]

Theses are awesome tips.... I too am a self taught digital artist. For example, i owned a WB card for almost 2 years before i figured out how to actually use it. Now if only i can remember to take it out of my stupid camera bag.

[@filmdon2475]

Would love a video on balancing and grading images with mixed lighting Qazi! Love all that you do btw!

[@theqazman]

Appreciate the love. I have an epic video coming on all things white balance. Will cook something up. 💪🏼

[@IkarianPictures]

Thank you for sharing your wisdom!

[@theqazman]

You're welcome. 💪🏽

[@larsthufvesson9725]

Thanks man, this was so good 🙏

[@theqazman]

Of course 🙏🏽

[@ryanreedgibson]

You always earn my like! Thank you! Do you believe it's worth investing in the mini color panel? I only ask because it's on sale right now.

[@theqazman]

Absolutely it’s the best investment I had ever made.

[@PascalVideography]

Printer lights method I learned from you long time ago, when I just started to shift to Davinci from Premiere. But this Linear Gamma seems more precise. I always use printer lights to balance. Like always your videos are very rich in usefull information. Thank you very much!

[@theqazman]

Both are killers for the right application.

[@LouiDali]

this is insane, these videos help so much!

[@theqazman]

🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@FlyingLapMedia]

The FUT packs reference cut deep. Been there. Spent a fortune.

[@theqazman]

Hahaha. Same bro same.

[@Holtenstein]

Always good info!

[@theqazman]

Appreciate the love.

[@Lacosagt]

Can i also apply some saturation? or just contrast?

[@Marbforest]

W Video loved it. Would love to see a video where you show your how you grade your projects!

[@theqazman]

Ty. I have plenty of videos on that. Look it up. 💪🏽

[@low_perspective]

Thanks for the great video. How can you set up 3 displays at the bottom? I can only split them up into two.

[@theqazman]

I'm not sure I follow.

[@low_perspective]

@@theqazman I mean the scopes..

[@ChrisNeal1]

Is adding contrast in the linear better than creating a new node that's not linear?

[@matthewhartman7176]

Try it out yourself. See what you get.

[@antpruitt]

This is brilliant. And thanks for the explanation

[@theqazman]

Of course. 🙏🏽

[@MichaelSchmidt_UrbnPxl]

Thanks mate, that was fantastic, such a great tip. Oh and yes please do a video about your powergrades template workflow that would be greatly appreciated... cheers!

[@theqazman]

Will do bro. Appreciate the love.

[@mishukx]

Oh really..... It works! Splindid!! Thanks man.. You are the ONE

[@theqazman]

Happy to help bro.

[@defflounge]

love u Qazi

[@theqazman]

Love you, too.

[@ChristopherBalladarez]

Always with the good stuff legend thank you for this ❤

[@theqazman]

My man. Thanks for stopping by and you know I do bro. 🤗

[@mauricioasfurtado]

Muito bom, excelente tutorial, muito obrigado. Eu quero ver um vídeo sobre a sua galeria e o seu processo. Very good, excellent tutorial, thank you very much. I want to see a video about your gallery and your process.

[@theqazman]

Ty and will do bro

[@dojorich]

Thanks! Very helpful...

[@theqazman]

You're welcome!

[@ShotByToweh]

thank you for this! QUESTION- do you still need to set th epivot to .335 and add contrast if you are planning on using Look DNA and using the Kodak 2383 Preset?

[@theqazman]

Yes as long as the node is sandwiched between DWG

[@OhanaFilms]

Incredible. Thank you!

[@theqazman]

You're welcome

[@badSTUDIOdal]

Thank you for this tutorial!

[@theqazman]

You're welcome.

[@AABB-px8lc]

So, basically do all in linear space and get rid of all that fancy CRT era gamma curve? Why Resolve do not make it default for all node operations?

[@CGToonStudio]

I'm interested in the freelance colorist course, but do you cover the psychology of color grading? I'm looking for insights on what to do, when, and why, rather than just achieving specific looks. Are there videos in the course outlining what you'll teach, the materials I'll receive, and any new content added?

[@theqazman]

It's 30+ hours of content. I cover all the necessary aspects possible to create all round colorists.

[@CGToonStudio]

@theqazman kk..

[@MuhammadKhan-uv8lg]

Thank you very much.

[@theqazman]

You're welcome.

[@joshjohn6711]

Really interesting video! I was wondering though if changing the "Balance" node to linear affects the other nodes in a built-out tree? Do all the other nodes need to be set to the same or is it just that single "Balance" node?

[@theqazman]

It's restricted to a node and that'd the beauty of building a node based color management. You have full control of your pipeline.

[@joshjohn6711]

@@theqazman Amazing, thanks man. I shall be giving it a try!

[@JUSTINOGRAPHY]

Do I need to use the CST nodes before and after this linear node for some reason if my project settings are DaVinci YRGB color managed / DWG intermediate with output at Rec.709-A? Watched your other video about CST and I was a bit unclear here if this linear switch for one node changes anything that I'm not aware of? Perhaps it's just because you're editing in a non-color managed project and therefore 2 CST nodes are essential? Thanks so much.

[@stigfloberghagenphotography]

Nice advice 🙂👍

[@Lacosagt]

How do you turn the settings on mouse hover and you see the details in waveform and vertorscope? Like the circle thing?

[@Rm3327films]

Thanks man, white balance can be such a bitch. Saved me tons of time.

[@theqazman]

💯 happy to help

[@marin_real_estate_photography]

Thanks for the video, Qazi. Question: Does the Linear Gamma trick only work if your timeline is in DaVinci Wide Gamut / Intermediate? I have a Panasonic camera and I tend to like the outcome better if I keep the timeline in V-Gamut / V-LOG, and then put a Rec 709 LUT at the end. But if I do it that way, then using a node in Linear gamma to do Balance is kind of wonky.

[@theqazman]

It'll work in that but I'd recommend watching my video on color management and setting it up right.

[@kera.habayeho]

i always wait till the end of the video to see if it worth the "LIKE"

[@mystryfitness]

Please make a video on how to edit DJI action camera videos.

[@theqazman]

Watch the video I did on go pro. Similar rules will apply.

[@christianmirto]

Hey man, I'm new here! This video is really interesting. I don't know if you already made a video about this topic: once you balanced your footage with this linear gamma technique what will be the best technique to color grade it? Let's say you want to put the screaming man footage inside of Dune, how would you do it?

[@theqazman]

About to drop a vid on a similar topic.

[@ChristianMcNally-n2y]

Btw Got the toolkit with the black friday sale . Beautiful

[@theqazman]

Let's go! 💪🏽

[@KenrickBlock]

Amazing

[@IDNASTV]

We need the Powergrades :D

[@mrshaheedmalik]

Can you do a video on color grading Fusion footage?

[@theqazman]

I don't follow.

[@by.purefilms]

Great technique ... like that!

[@theqazman]

🙏🏽

[@Technickytypek]

Another one!!!! 🥳🥳🥳

[@theqazman]

💪🏽

[@nietlullenmaargraven887]

Is the QT bundle a lifetime use including updates?

[@theqazman]

Lifetime access including future updates.