Coloring is such an ambiguous process. I've known a lot of "colorists" who have all the technical skill to manipulate the software, but lack the artistic taste to create something pleasing on their own. I think having a good "look book" or style guide to inform the coloring process is often overlooked.
My takeaway: crushing the blacks allows you to have a rich image without having to crank the contrast and lose detail. Also starting with a beautiful clip doesn’t hurt 😂 Thanks for this!
As a professional colorist, there is NOTHING wrong with keeping it simple. I would encourage you to try working in clog tho! It’s really one of the easiest log images to work with. Just add some contrast, play with your basic correction tools, and maybe even curves if you feel like it. Then drop another Lumetri effect on your adj. layer or clip, and you’re off to grading!
P.S. you wouldn’t believe how often this is all that’s done to color big budget projects. It’s not about complexity, it’s about enhancing the story. Excellent work.
This is one of the best videos I've seen on color grading. I think more filmmakers, especially beginners need to simplify their color grading.... unless you are trying to become a colorist. Keeping it simple usually means a cleaner image and it will help you to nail the beauty of the shot in camera, rather than rely on color grading in post. Thanks Danny!
Dude you are such a help to everyone on all levels! I've been looking for a tutorial on grading that isn't the same bullshit of "Hey guys look this is how you make teal and orange" and this is it! Thank you so so much!
Hey! I just wanted to say thank you for your awesome content you produce! Honestly, you are a big inspiration, but also a big help for me and my carreer as a filmmaker. All these little tips are so precious, especially the breakdowns of your workflow or your videos you produce are a massive help! Thanks mate, keep it up! Cheers!
This is great! Thanks 👍 It’s also funny how you can watch like 20 different people color grade and they all do it slightly different and think or focus on different aspects of the color grade. Very good stuff again.
Cool video, nice and chill with a great look at your process. I love how simple it is and that you don't sweat the technical nitty-gritty details. Footage just has to be well-shot, and look good!
Love the use of the colour wheels, will have to introduce them on my next project. Been using just the curves currently, but gotta say thank you for all the tips you've been providing on the channel man. Really helped me to produce my first short cinematic piece, so shoutout to you man!🙏🏾
Your content is incredibly rewarding, both practically and on a human level. You are an inspiration for me to pursue my own dreams, and for that I thank you
Finally a youtube filmmaker that doesn't think "cinematic" just means throwing on a teal and orange lut and calling it a day. You genuinely have great taste and know what you're doing when it comes to grading. Learned a lot!
Almost everything I know about color grading was through you! And I just wanted to say thank you! 🙏🏾 The techniques, simple methods and of course amazing footage helped me so much! Definitely my favorite filmmaking channel🔥 You brought me to a point where I'm finally proud of my new projects/films after 4 years or so💯
Danny, I found your channel because of the Baseball video. And I have to say that I stayed because of your kind way to teach me things. I love it. That you go through videos step by step and you just are so chilled and yeah, I appreciate your content! Gonna sub!
Hey Danny! I color grade in premiere as well and it was super inciteful to have someone explain how the saturation curves work. Thanks man! Also great tip with darkening the grass a little, definitely going to try that one 🤙🏼
i grade in resolve and use the curve workflow just as you've explained it for awhile now, glad to know im not crazy to keep it simple haha! sometimes i'm like "... is that it?.. ok.. onto the next scene.." haha
Probably the most concise and honest and extremely knowledgeable color grading video i have watched.... The rest are just videos to plug their lut packs... Big ups Danny👏🏻
My thought Process through out the video: - Oh nice! This title sound JSUT right for me - If this is click-bait to sell his LUTs is SWEAR TO GOD!!! - Wait...hes not click-baiting to sell LUTs?? - Yeah, this is amazing! - Oh wait he does want to sell stuff but still gives us useful information...nice! Awesome Video! Keep up the great work!
No two colorists work the same way, but a lot of what you say here is a great starting point for younger people to learn how to color without resorting to LUTs that don't always work for a certain shot.
color grading really makes our work better or worse. it's an important skill to learn as we try to level up. as I got more into coloring I started sharing stills on IG and it lead to work 😀
Thank you so much for this ! I somehow never thought of the adjustment layer for the dark foreground though I do it all the time on my pictures haha that'll definitely help. Hope you'll have a nice week !
I've been grading in Premiere, just to keep things simple, but haven't been happy with my results at all. This process is totally different from mine, but barely any more complex. Looking forward to implementing these techniques. Mahalo.
Rad work man! People often mask bad in-camera shots with over the top grades which is totally unnecessary. A little goes a long way which you have shown here perfectly.
Haha was wondering why the clips looked gray. Finally realized my glasses were dirty. Have an amazing week Danny and anyone else who might read this. Oh and if you're new, welcome to the love squad.
I love it so find different ways from other creators!! I would start completely different and that why I love youtube! very interesting how you started and did it
Like everything I'm late to the party, But this not just helped my color grading with video, but also with my still photography. Thanks man., stay safe..
Loved this video! You made me feel good about the way I color grade (which is not that different than yours) and it's just a casual how to color grade but relaxing and very to the point. BTW personally I ilike to also make a little s curve in my grades and also I use the hsl secondary to make my subjects pop a little more +you can use waveform (luma) instead of the the full rgb included that way you don't have to switch back adn forth with the saturation bar
I’m a bit late to this but a great, to the point, easy to follow demonstration of your process. When it came to the grade for your music video in the field, once the correction was done and you were on the wheels, i really wanted you to push a monochromatic palette by adding greens to the highlights. Especially after you said it was “otherworldly”. Think some of Utopia’s (BBC/Channel4) blue/green over saturated technicolor palettes for reference
“I tend to shoot my shots properly.” - Danny Gevirtz, 2020
You've become one of the single most influential people on this platform for me. Thank you for inspiring thousands each and every day.
Man that’s amazing thank you!
Coloring is such an ambiguous process. I've known a lot of "colorists" who have all the technical skill to manipulate the software, but lack the artistic taste to create something pleasing on their own. I think having a good "look book" or style guide to inform the coloring process is often overlooked.
My takeaway: crushing the blacks allows you to have a rich image without having to crank the contrast and lose detail. Also starting with a beautiful clip doesn’t hurt 😂 Thanks for this!
Haha thanks Stephen!
As a professional colorist, there is NOTHING wrong with keeping it simple. I would encourage you to try working in clog tho! It’s really one of the easiest log images to work with. Just add some contrast, play with your basic correction tools, and maybe even curves if you feel like it. Then drop another Lumetri effect on your adj. layer or clip, and you’re off to grading!
P.S. you wouldn’t believe how often this is all that’s done to color big budget projects. It’s not about complexity, it’s about enhancing the story. Excellent work.
I screenshot this comment for notes. Thanks!
@@japroject1 haha happy to hear it!
👑👑👑
Great channel. Just checked it out.
This weekend, I made a note to learn more about colour grading. And then you drop this.
You’re the best Danny.
this xD
Haha amazing timing! Thanks man!
I love how Danny’s videos are just him vibing for like 10+ minutes while talking about his work.
danny's rule of thumb - keep it simple
Amazing breakdown! Already learned a bunch just by watching this!
Amazing man. Thank you!
Way better than those long videos that go on and on... making it complicated. Thank you!
This is one of the best videos I've seen on color grading. I think more filmmakers, especially beginners need to simplify their color grading.... unless you are trying to become a colorist. Keeping it simple usually means a cleaner image and it will help you to nail the beauty of the shot in camera, rather than rely on color grading in post. Thanks Danny!
Thanks Tanner!!
This was really dope just seeing how simple but super effective your workflow is man! i appreciate you.
Dude you are such a help to everyone on all levels! I've been looking for a tutorial on grading that isn't the same bullshit of "Hey guys look this is how you make teal and orange" and this is it! Thank you so so much!
i was literally just watching one of your old color grading tutorials this morning, love your ascetic
Hey! I just wanted to say thank you for your awesome content you produce! Honestly, you are a big inspiration, but also a big help for me and my carreer as a filmmaker. All these little tips are so precious, especially the breakdowns of your workflow or your videos you produce are a massive help! Thanks mate, keep it up! Cheers!
I‘ve learned a bunch of stuff just by watching your videos, you‘re one of my fav creators keep up the good content Danny we love you too
Amazing thank you!
Love the dark moody lighting on this video. and love the ukulele in the background too :) great video as always!
Hahah thanks man!
Love the simple workflow! You the man Danny!
Thanks dude!
This is great! Thanks 👍
It’s also funny how you can watch like 20 different people color grade and they all do it slightly different and think or focus on different aspects of the color grade. Very good stuff again.
Cool video, nice and chill with a great look at your process. I love how simple it is and that you don't sweat the technical nitty-gritty details. Footage just has to be well-shot, and look good!
Thanks so much!
My favourite CZcamsr, watching from Kenya
"I'm not a pro colorist. I color in Adobe Premiere."
*proceeds to make the best color tutorial I've seen yet*
Awesome! Love your grading, really cool to see how its made, and what a 'minimalistic' way you have of grading.
Thanks Anton!
Was just watching your old color grade vids so glad you dropped this new one!
Haha this one is better
I love the gradient hack. Good stuff dude!
Love the use of the colour wheels, will have to introduce them on my next project. Been using just the curves currently, but gotta say thank you for all the tips you've been providing on the channel man. Really helped me to produce my first short cinematic piece, so shoutout to you man!🙏🏾
Thanks so much bro!
I am using DaVinci Resolve and just started using C-Log. So much to learn and your video is super helpful!
Your content is incredibly rewarding, both practically and on a human level. You are an inspiration for me to pursue my own dreams, and for that I thank you
Always really interesting to see other people go through their color grading process. You did an awesome job on these clips man!
Thanks homie!
Amazing simplified tutorial for those of us who have a really tough time with color correction. Thanks man!
Thank you man!
Finally a youtube filmmaker that doesn't think "cinematic" just means throwing on a teal and orange lut and calling it a day. You genuinely have great taste and know what you're doing when it comes to grading. Learned a lot!
Thanks Cameron!
Forever loving the content. Great video as always!!!
Thank you dude!
Man I’ve never seen this workflow before but I love it. I’ve pretty much learned all my color grading from you. Thanks Danny 💪🏾
Haha thanks man! Yeah just kinda made it up
I appreciate you danny. I suck at color correcting, and definitely implementing all these tips into my workflow. 💖
Thanks Spencer!
Such a GREAT video! 😍I have always wanted to color grade like the great Danny Gevirtz!!
Thanks so much Bean! Haha now you can
Wow,I was just about to search how to colour grade and then boom,notification...llove your content..keep killing it😍
Perfect timing! Thank you!
yassss finally a new vid from you 🤩
Haha there’s been a new one every week
Thanks for sharing your process Danny! Appreciate it brotha! Great tips on here. Simple and effective.
Thanks homie!!
Dude yes, that “deranged yellow” - always gotta pull that down 😂 great overall demo of how you attack color correction and grading!
Amazing!! Loved the video very informative, love your channel Dude.
Almost everything I know about color grading was through you! And I just wanted to say thank you! 🙏🏾
The techniques, simple methods and of course amazing footage helped me so much! Definitely my favorite filmmaking channel🔥
You brought me to a point where I'm finally proud of my new projects/films after 4 years or so💯
Thanks so much!
@@DannyGevirtz thanks to you🙃✨
Thank you sooo much! I feel more confident now Colorgrading Footage! We love you! bye
Danny, I found your channel because of the Baseball video. And I have to say that I stayed because of your kind way to teach me things. I love it. That you go through videos step by step and you just are so chilled and yeah, I appreciate your content!
Gonna sub!
Thank you Adrian!
Perfect timing! And a W upload! 🙌
Thank you!!
Love seeing the work flow.
Thanks homie!
Hey Danny!
I color grade in premiere as well and it was super inciteful to have someone explain how the saturation curves work. Thanks man!
Also great tip with darkening the grass a little, definitely going to try that one 🤙🏼
Amazing man! Thanks!
My favourite videos. Excited for this video. Thank you for this
Thanks Anthony!!
Need an updated version of this for FX3 footage!
i grade in resolve and use the curve workflow just as you've explained it for awhile now, glad to know im not crazy to keep it simple haha! sometimes i'm like "... is that it?.. ok.. onto the next scene.." haha
Probably the most concise and honest and extremely knowledgeable color grading video i have watched.... The rest are just videos to plug their lut packs... Big ups Danny👏🏻
Thanks so much Daniel!
that camera has a natural look straight from the camera already looking great :D love this video thx for making it buddy
Thanks man!
Any way to provide a link to raw footage? 💎
This video is just so nice... your voice is also very soft and apealing. Another lesson learned
Haha thank you!!
This is sooo amazing professor, I guess i should sit with you sometime in post- alot to learn from you like always.
Haha thanks man!
My thought Process through out the video:
- Oh nice! This title sound JSUT right for me
- If this is click-bait to sell his LUTs is SWEAR TO GOD!!!
- Wait...hes not click-baiting to sell LUTs??
- Yeah, this is amazing!
- Oh wait he does want to sell stuff but still gives us useful information...nice!
Awesome Video! Keep up the great work!
Hahah thank you
No two colorists work the same way, but a lot of what you say here is a great starting point for younger people to learn how to color without resorting to LUTs that don't always work for a certain shot.
Thanks man!!
I love your channel man!
I love YOU!
This is awesome, already made my videos look way better! Thanks!
Thanks so much!
color grading really makes our work better or worse. it's an important skill to learn as we try to level up. as I got more into coloring I started sharing stills on IG and it lead to work 😀
Amen to that man
Very well done man! Your videos are so different! love that
Thanks man!!
This was so peaceful and even though I use resolve I still just enjoyed your insight and relaxed! Cheers dude :)
Thanks Nate!!
Thank you so much for this ! I somehow never thought of the adjustment layer for the dark foreground though I do it all the time on my pictures haha that'll definitely help. Hope you'll have a nice week !
Thanks so much! You too!
Danny Gevirtz is my dad.
Hahahaha I lold
Cool tip with getting the right shadows and highlights in b&w, thanks Danny ☺️❤️
Glad you liked it man!
I've been grading in Premiere, just to keep things simple, but haven't been happy with my results at all. This process is totally different from mine, but barely any more complex. Looking forward to implementing these techniques. Mahalo.
It looks like an amazing video. Thank you Danny
Thanks Alonso!
Must be Monday! Thanks Danny!
Hahaha thanks man!
I personally feel Danny doesn’t color too much.... his magic is in his storytelling ability tbvh
just in time for my morning coffee ☕️ 🙏🏽
Same ☕️🤙
Aye hope it wears enjoyable! Thanks!
Great video like always man! Hope the toe is feeling better!
Haha it’s gettin there! Thanks!
I just learned how to export Luts! THANK YOU!
Hahaha yay! Thanks man
your videos are so helpful!
Amazing to hear! Thanks!
This was super helpful, thank you dude
Thanks dude!!
I don’t know but something keeps hooked up to each of Danny’s videos. ♥️
That’s amazing! Thank you!
Rad work man! People often mask bad in-camera shots with over the top grades which is totally unnecessary. A little goes a long way which you have shown here perfectly.
Thanks so much!
Haha was wondering why the clips looked gray. Finally realized my glasses were dirty. Have an amazing week Danny and anyone else who might read this. Oh and if you're new, welcome to the love squad.
Thanks Adrian! You have a great week as well man
@@DannyGevirtz thanks!
@@DannyGevirtz by the way realized your channel was on the monitor when Matti did his black friday recommendations👀
This helped a lot! Thank you!!!
The desaturation trick to find the black and whites- I'm learning things! 🤙🤙🤙
If you change the lumetri scopes window you can have it default to show an exposure graph.
Yeah Tyler just change the Lumetri scopes duh
I love it so find different ways from other creators!! I would start completely different and that why I love youtube! very interesting how you started and did it
Thanks man!!
Perfect timing for my breakfast
Hope it was enjoyable haha!
Thanks for this video bro 💪🏾💪🏾 it definitely simplifies things for me.
Amazing to hear that!
Bro, Why arent you at a Zillion Subscribers now? 😝 You're gonna own 2021! Thank You For All Your Great Content!
Hahah thanks bro!!
I Did The Math, Not A Zillion Ppl on Earth Yet, But When It Happens, Trust Me. Theyll All Subscribe! 😝
thanks for this... now i understand more that part of premiere...💪😎🇵🇭
Just saw you on that Hit List of top guys in that PM diss video. Crushing it !!!
Haha thanks man!
Like everything I'm late to the party, But this not just helped my color grading with video, but also with my still photography. Thanks man., stay safe..
Just goes to show how important it is to light and expose properly on set in order to make minor tweaks in coloring. Such beautiful shots!
Thanks dude!
yeah man! you have great taste
First ❤️🔥... welcome back
Ay thanks man! Haha I never left
Going to need a breakdown of how you come up with ideas for CZcams vids. Would love that
Haha i don’t do anything special
Awesome video!! Learnin' a lot
Thanks dude!
Loved this video! You made me feel good about the way I color grade (which is not that different than yours) and it's just a casual how to color grade but relaxing and very to the point. BTW personally I ilike to also make a little s curve in my grades and also I use the hsl secondary to make my subjects pop a little more +you can use waveform (luma) instead of the the full rgb included that way you don't have to switch back adn forth with the saturation bar
Thanks man!!
@@DannyGevirtz thank you!
Thanks boss...really enjoyed this,I actually learnt one or two from this...thanks once again...jah bless
Awesome thanks again!
Thanks for this man
Thanks Paul!!
This is great!
Thank you!!
I’m a bit late to this but a great, to the point, easy to follow demonstration of your process. When it came to the grade for your music video in the field, once the correction was done and you were on the wheels, i really wanted you to push a monochromatic palette by adding greens to the highlights. Especially after you said it was “otherworldly”. Think some of Utopia’s (BBC/Channel4) blue/green over saturated technicolor palettes for reference
thanks for the tips :)
I love you
Awesome Video!
Thank you!
awesome. this is probably the easiest color grading video I've ever watched.
Haha amazing to hear!
Facts
You really great....Just like to stop my life and watch your video once posted ...
Haha amazing thank you!
Hi danny. Thank you!
Thank you!!