Seriously my spine was tingling in excitment on how clear and quick this video was. Thanks Avery! Who need's luts, packs, etc? A well-explained episode like this can last a lifetime.
These might be the best Resolve-tutorials I've seen so far on TH-cam. Can't wait to see more Shoot & Grade stuff, as well as tips like these! Thank you!
Today is Dec 31, 2021. This is a last day of 2021. I am watching all your video tutorials one more time to find if I have missed something very significantly important. Every time I watch your videos, I find something new. I hope to watch your new video tutorial soon which in production right now. WOW! This is an AMAZING JOURNEY!!! You are truly an inspiration to me!!! Thank you so much again! Wish you very happy and prosperous New Year!
Dude, this is incredible. Not just a 'how to create a look' tutorial that doesn't necessarily transfer, but basically a detailed insight into the grading process from a workflow perspective. Stoked with this! Cheers for sharing!
When I checked your sub count vs. the views I was hopeful. When I reached the layer mixer for the skin tones I realised why. Having watched hundreds of hours on colour correction/grading and attaining a god damn MA in Film production, this video is where it finally clicked.
this took my color correction ALL THE WAY UP!!! i literally had no idea what i was doing, I dont even use davinci often and watching this tutorial honestly made me switch from premiere pro to davinci. God bless you and your family bro.
I have been grading for several years now. I have similar techniques but I have to say that I very much like your approach to skin tones. I will definitely be taking on a few of your ideas. Great Job.
It took forever for me to adjust skintones but this technique takes 12 minutes to do so. Thanks. dude!! You save my life. This is the best DaVinci tutorial I've seen so far
From watching countless color grading videos, I am convinced you are the only one on TH-cam that knows what he’s doing. Please come back and enlighten us with your knowledge 🙃 I’ve watched every single one of your videos and have learned so much in just one week!!
Safe to say, I was completely lost before watching this video! NOW FOUND! Excellent presentation and a definite boost to me and my videos! HUGE THANK YOU!
this is, hands down, the best color tutorial ive seen on da vinci, and ive seen a lot this last 15 days. You know what you do and know how to teach it VERY well. THANK YOU
You have by far the best tutorials on youtube for color grading. I always just threw a lut on my log footage and fixed exposure to my liking. But you're teaching me what I'm doing wrong and the correct way to do it. Not only that, but you're teaching me how to think like a colorist as well. When you start learning the art of coloring footage it becomes quit a beautiful process. Before it was something I used to dread. You've entirely changed the way I view color grading for the better. No more creative luts for me. I'm going to control the image to my creative liking now. Thank you so much man. Your tutorials have ignited a knew passion and appreciation for coloring within me that I didn't know I had.
Finally I got this! Before, I was color grading like a blind guy in a mine. I learned a lot here. Thank you for this very well made video. Great work, keep it up!
Ive seen a LOT of tutorials on davinci resolve on youtube, not only are you a good teacher, but the way you talk and do things is also inspiring. I will definitly see this video 20 times at least. Thank you man, lots of love from Norway!
Honestly Avery this is my favourite tutorial on Davinci resolve so far. Didn't understand high range/low range before but thank goodness I came across this video. Keep up the good work!
Finally I found the video that makes me feel to just follow, only this method always. Great and precise explanation with such a soothing voice. Thank you
When you layered the skin tones back in with the grade I was like "whoah!" Great video, thank you! But next time, drop the music when the actual tutorial begins please :)
I know what you mean. Really depends on what you are trying to achieve I guess. Just think that something like this teal look gives you another dimension to your storytelling. Just enables you to add that different context to the world you are creating through film. Sometimes though, something that is just balanced does the job.
After 5 years probably You know that, but for others i will complete what Matt said. Storytelling. In "The Matrix" colors tells us about where we are: Matrix or the Real World. Ones shots were green, ones were blue. It cinematographic (do not confuse with "just" videographic) it is not important to show truth and reproduce the real colors. Color grading is another way to tell something more, to put You in the mood of character, to separate You from the rest of the story or to rejoin with. It is not the wedding photography. Or it is? ;-)
Malte Thanks man! I'm self taught; started learning film about 7-8 years ago. Most of the learning process was slowly gaining knowledge online and trying to replicate other artists to learn their strategies. Personally, I think it's one of the fastest ways to learn, since it forces you to problem solve. Most of learning Resolve is developing your visual and creative skills; the technical stuff will come naturally along the way!
Pick any artist you like really; each artist offers their own style, and along with that comes a workflow to create that style. Fincher is one of my favorites personally. The ultimate goal is to take what's in your head, and know how to put that on the screen. So if there's someone already out there creating imagery that speaks to you, do everything you can to figure out how they create it. Behind the scenes footage, interviews, stills from their films (you can head over to filmgrab . com), etc. You'll start to uncover new techniques, and soon you'll have a "database" of workflows that match up with a database of images in your head. I'd encourage you to pick a single still frame that you like, and recreate as closely as possible. Notice the direction and quality of the lighting, the color grading, the wardrobe and set design, the position and angle of the camera, framing, lens choices, etc. Because eventually, when a writer or client hands you a script and asks "What are you thinking of for this?", now you'll be prepared. Hope that helps!
Thanks a lot mate! Till now I am not that much into movies but more into event- or musicvideos. One of my favorite artists is Sam Kolder, I love his style. I already tried to lern his techniques and tried to create my own style. Maybe tomorrow I will try to recreate one of his shots in detail :-) Thank you for this detailed answer!😃👍
By far my favorite channel on Resolve. Masterfully communicated while striking the perfect balance of conciseness and detail when needed. I’m hoping you develop a full course on Resolve - I would buy in immediately....
Man. Thank you. I've spent hours messing around with footage. Most of my videos look like crap, but they'll definitely be improving. You made this incredibly simple.
I don't comment all to often, but I have to say that this is one of the most comprehensive and intuitive guides to skin tones and colorgrading in Resolve in general. Big thanks for your work!
So much better than watching people explain different aspects of the program. Seeing the Layer Mixer in action on a grade made it clear to me how to use it myself!
I for one would REALLY appreciate you demonstrating your expertise on subscribers’ problem footage. It’s alway educational to see how you handle 6k pro footage., but to invite subscribers to submit a ten second clip of Slog that they’re having trouble with, and see how YOU would approach it - solid gold.
This has to be the best tutorial on color grading I have ever watched. I will be re-watching it many times as I put these techniques to work. Outstanding!
Avery just viewed your tutorial as I'm preparing to go back into film-making after a 15 year hiatus. I used to sit in very expensive grading suites and watch as these magicians plied their trade and marvel at the in-depth knowledge they possessed to get to the fantastic grades we came to expect and even take for granted. It really is an art and you have done a brilliant job of laying it out here in a simple, easy to follow format that is relaxed and packed with useful information. Thank you.
The frustration of not getting a proper DaVinci Resolve tutorial online is finally done with! Make more videos. Keep it coming! I would also like some very basic tutorials like on shortkeys for resolve and quick user interface optimization. Thank you once again.
WOW! WOW! Im an amateur, and you did an amazing job of explaining the complexity with such ease, that i could understand it. Im thankful that you shared this with everyone. Keep it going. Regards
Man, I never comment on any of these. This is the first ever resolve tutorial that as soon as I implemented what you were doing I saw instant results to what I've been trying to fix with skin tones immediately. So simple and to the point. I am blown away at the results by these simple techniques vs. what I've been watching and trying to digest. Excellent video.
This is the 5th resolve color grading tutorial I've watch and the only one that I feel I actually learned anything from. You got a new Sub for life bro
This is a fantastic guide. I've seen countless tutorials for skintones in the past but none come close to being as insightful as this. Keep it up man. Thank you!
I am just getting started with Resolve and your videos are very informative. I will watch more of them, as they really help me understand the software.
I love the way you color correct and balance the shot before doing anything to it. Can you make a video on how to do so going in depth with every thing you do and why you do it.
Avery, THANK YOU. Another fantastic tutorial!! Honestly, there are no other tutorials like this at such a professional level. And if you ever create a masterclass, count me in!
Wow! You're a master at your craft. As an indie filmmaker, this really gives me full insight into the world of professional colour-grading. Fantastic lesson here... and this technique is just brilliant! You can isolate skin.... but also objects in the scene; you could isolate for instance a window and change the color of the light coming in, and have different versions... or get really wildly creative and start adding of lot of different lights on the skin, while the original base skin tone get preserved. That is just brilliant. You get perfect control with your ambient light and skin tone and perfect blending. You sir, just solved the endless "skintone VS ambient light" equation. Hats off to you!
three years later and this is still one of the best tutorial on skintones...awesome.
Almost 7 now, and I’d still happily agree
I smiled when you thanked people for crossing 1000 subscribers. I am watching it in 2020. Right now you have 53K subscribers.
Great tutorial! You did a excellent job of communicating a complex topic.
Thank you!
That is a Great workflow...Nice!
Seriously my spine was tingling in excitment on how clear and quick this video was. Thanks Avery! Who need's luts, packs, etc? A well-explained episode like this can last a lifetime.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
100% agree. Oh dear God, this is so clever 👊
These might be the best Resolve-tutorials I've seen so far on TH-cam. Can't wait to see more Shoot & Grade stuff, as well as tips like these! Thank you!
Defiant Films Thank you! Next Shoot and Grade will be a lot of fun!
Totally agree. Straight forward, great result with this workflow and a clear voice for explanation!
i agree there is literally no final cut or premiere grading tutorial this detailed
Great tutorial
This is it indeed🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Today is Dec 31, 2021. This is a last day of 2021. I am watching all your video tutorials one more time to find if I have missed something very significantly important. Every time I watch your videos, I find something new. I hope to watch your new video tutorial soon which in production right now. WOW! This is an AMAZING JOURNEY!!! You are truly an inspiration to me!!!
Thank you so much again!
Wish you very happy and prosperous New Year!
Thank You! I know what i will do on Dec 31, 2024!
Dude, this is incredible. Not just a 'how to create a look' tutorial that doesn't necessarily transfer, but basically a detailed insight into the grading process from a workflow perspective. Stoked with this! Cheers for sharing!
When I checked your sub count vs. the views I was hopeful. When I reached the layer mixer for the skin tones I realised why. Having watched hundreds of hours on colour correction/grading and attaining a god damn MA in Film production, this video is where it finally clicked.
I took courses for color grading. Paid for em. This is far superior!!! thanks a million brother!!!
Right...
The first minute of this video alone is worth a lot more than most! Subbed
1:20 is the time when i stopped watching and told my wife "look what a massive protip we've got!". It changes my workflow that i setup 2 days ago...
Outside of the official BMD grading tutorial, this has been the most helpful Resolve tutorial I have watched. Thank you!
I keep watching this again and again as I work. Thank you Avery Peck. Best tutorials I've ever seen, and I've searched far and wide.
Really well done and so clear with no extra chatter. I tweeted it out, hopefully you'll get a few more subs.
Thanks Brandon; I appreciate it!
Thanks Brandon...found this Channel because of your Tweet and fell in love with the tips :D
wow. Brandon Li is here.
Brandon Li Brandon, did you switch to Resolve?
Now I know I'm in the right place.
this took my color correction ALL THE WAY UP!!! i literally had no idea what i was doing, I dont even use davinci often and watching this tutorial honestly made me switch from premiere pro to davinci. God bless you and your family bro.
I have been grading for several years now. I have similar techniques but I have to say that I very much like your approach to skin tones. I will definitely be taking on a few of your ideas. Great Job.
It took forever for me to adjust skintones but this technique takes 12 minutes to do so. Thanks. dude!! You save my life. This is the best DaVinci tutorial I've seen so far
solid! thank you for this!
Thanks dude! Glad you liked it!
Kolder 😘😘😘
This trick of adjusting the skin highlights to match the room's light/colour LITERALLY changes everything, makes it look so natural :O
Thanks for the info! I'm a begginer though so I couldn't follow some of your steps until I learned more about Davinci's Interface.
From watching countless color grading videos, I am convinced you are the only one on TH-cam that knows what he’s doing. Please come back and enlighten us with your knowledge 🙃 I’ve watched every single one of your videos and have learned so much in just one week!!
Thank you Sy! I plan on coming back soon!!
Avery Peck I didn’t expect a quick reply!! We all misseyah Avery! ❤️
Dude ur the best colorist explainer on TH-cam. Everyone else either sucks or is trying to sell me something, without showing me much
This is *THE BEST TUTORIAL* I have ever seen! Thanks a bunch.
love this video, always coming back here
I'VE WATCHED A LOT OF THESE VIDEOS AND THIS IS THE GREATEST COLOR GRADING VIDEO ON TH-cam!
Safe to say, I was completely lost before watching this video! NOW FOUND! Excellent presentation and a definite boost to me and my videos! HUGE THANK YOU!
the Andrew Kramer of Resolve!
true
this is, hands down, the best color tutorial ive seen on da vinci, and ive seen a lot this last 15 days. You know what you do and know how to teach it VERY well. THANK YOU
Holy... This man knows, what he's doing!
You have by far the best tutorials on youtube for color grading. I always just threw a lut on my log footage and fixed exposure to my liking. But you're teaching me what I'm doing wrong and the correct way to do it. Not only that, but you're teaching me how to think like a colorist as well. When you start learning the art of coloring footage it becomes quit a beautiful process. Before it was something I used to dread. You've entirely changed the way I view color grading for the better. No more creative luts for me. I'm going to control the image to my creative liking now. Thank you so much man. Your tutorials have ignited a knew passion and appreciation for coloring within me that I didn't know I had.
Finally I got this! Before, I was color grading like a blind guy in a mine. I learned a lot here. Thank you for this very well made video. Great work, keep it up!
Ive seen a LOT of tutorials on davinci resolve on youtube, not only are you a good teacher, but the way you talk and do things is also inspiring. I will definitly see this video 20 times at least. Thank you man, lots of love from Norway!
Honestly Avery this is my favourite tutorial on Davinci resolve so far. Didn't understand high range/low range before but thank goodness I came across this video. Keep up the good work!
Finally I found the video that makes me feel to just follow, only this method always. Great and precise explanation with such a soothing voice. Thank you
When you layered the skin tones back in with the grade I was like "whoah!" Great video, thank you! But next time, drop the music when the actual tutorial begins please :)
I'm with Morten - the musak is a serious distraction as we try to concentrate on content. This is a lesson - we need focus.
@@unwindingskies No fk that! The music was GOOD
I learned more from this video than a month of resolve class at my uni... cheers mate.
Happy to find you channel. :-) Great conten.
Best teacher i found on internet, thank you! Regards from Italy
Just out of curiosity, why is it that you add saturation back into the image using the RGB Mixer as opposed to just turning up the saturation?
so much joy watching your tutorials, i seriously applause your work after every time i watch it, COME BACK MORE FREQUENTLY
I like quality content like this, 💥
I have watched a couple of hours of footage on skin tone tutorials but these 12 minutes is what was needed! All the best
I want to watch it every day till it sticks !!!
Wow. You are really very good at explaining. Short and precise.
Anyone else not like the look of color grades, and just like it when the image is color balanced naturally?
I know what you mean. Really depends on what you are trying to achieve I guess. Just think that something like this teal look gives you another dimension to your storytelling. Just enables you to add that different context to the world you are creating through film. Sometimes though, something that is just balanced does the job.
After 5 years probably You know that, but for others i will complete what Matt said. Storytelling. In "The Matrix" colors tells us about where we are: Matrix or the Real World. Ones shots were green, ones were blue. It cinematographic (do not confuse with "just" videographic) it is not important to show truth and reproduce the real colors. Color grading is another way to tell something more, to put You in the mood of character, to separate You from the rest of the story or to rejoin with. It is not the wedding photography. Or it is? ;-)
I've watched endless skin and colour grading tutorials since first saw this one, and it remains the best I've seen so far.
Nice tutorial!
Because of your videos I just downloaded davinci resolve :D
Where did you learn this stuff? :P
Malte Thanks man! I'm self taught; started learning film about 7-8 years ago. Most of the learning process was slowly gaining knowledge online and trying to replicate other artists to learn their strategies. Personally, I think it's one of the fastest ways to learn, since it forces you to problem solve. Most of learning Resolve is developing your visual and creative skills; the technical stuff will come naturally along the way!
Thanks! Ok, I am learning online for one year now :-) Do you have any tips? From which artists do I learn the most?
Pick any artist you like really; each artist offers their own style, and along with that comes a workflow to create that style. Fincher is one of my favorites personally. The ultimate goal is to take what's in your head, and know how to put that on the screen. So if there's someone already out there creating imagery that speaks to you, do everything you can to figure out how they create it. Behind the scenes footage, interviews, stills from their films (you can head over to filmgrab . com), etc. You'll start to uncover new techniques, and soon you'll have a "database" of workflows that match up with a database of images in your head. I'd encourage you to pick a single still frame that you like, and recreate as closely as possible. Notice the direction and quality of the lighting, the color grading, the wardrobe and set design, the position and angle of the camera, framing, lens choices, etc. Because eventually, when a writer or client hands you a script and asks "What are you thinking of for this?", now you'll be prepared. Hope that helps!
Thanks a lot mate! Till now I am not that much into movies but more into event- or musicvideos. One of my favorite artists is Sam Kolder, I love his style. I already tried to lern his techniques and tried to create my own style. Maybe tomorrow I will try to recreate one of his shots in detail :-)
Thank you for this detailed answer!😃👍
Malte ging mir genauso xD
By far my favorite channel on Resolve. Masterfully communicated while striking the perfect balance of conciseness and detail when needed. I’m hoping you develop a full course on Resolve - I would buy in immediately....
Nice video but the music is killing me
Man. Thank you. I've spent hours messing around with footage. Most of my videos look like crap, but they'll definitely be improving. You made this incredibly simple.
There is no need for music. It was just annoying and distracting
By far and hands down the best tutorial I’ve seen since forever
Never seen a tutorial like this in my entire life. I wish I could subscribe 10,000 times. Thanks very much man
I don't comment all to often, but I have to say that this is one of the most comprehensive and intuitive guides to skin tones and colorgrading in Resolve in general. Big thanks for your work!
You really deserve this... you are doing a really great work here
So much better than watching people explain different aspects of the program. Seeing the Layer Mixer in action on a grade made it clear to me how to use it myself!
I for one would REALLY appreciate you demonstrating your expertise on subscribers’ problem footage. It’s alway educational to see how you handle 6k pro footage., but to invite subscribers to submit a ten second clip of Slog that they’re having trouble with, and see how YOU would approach it - solid gold.
This has to be the best tutorial on color grading I have ever watched. I will be re-watching it many times as I put these techniques to work. Outstanding!
I can't believe I just now found this channel. Awesome work man, keep it up.
I like the simplicity of the approach. Thanks for this. Can't help subscribing.
Avery just viewed your tutorial as I'm preparing to go back into film-making after a 15 year hiatus. I used to sit in very expensive grading suites and watch as these magicians plied their trade and marvel at the in-depth knowledge they possessed to get to the fantastic grades we came to expect and even take for granted. It really is an art and you have done a brilliant job of laying it out here in a simple, easy to follow format that is relaxed and packed with useful information. Thank you.
The frustration of not getting a proper DaVinci Resolve tutorial online is finally done with! Make more videos. Keep it coming!
I would also like some very basic tutorials like on shortkeys for resolve and quick user interface optimization.
Thank you once again.
Best color grade channel for resolve. Learning so much. Thank you
Perfect skin tones in just 100 steps. You are an expert. My eye wasn't good enough to appreciate every adjustment but thanks for sharing.
... speechless! Wow! Thanks for your infinite kindness of sharing such a level of knowledge!
I have learned ao much with this amazing tutorial, thank God for people like this guy who wants to share his huge knowledge with us !!!
You're the best colorist i've ever seen on youtube, you're so detailed, informating, and you're a talented guy!
Thank's man!
Thank you ! You did a great job simplifying such a complex daw....Looking forward to be a great producer
Excellent step-by-step approach to color grading (skin tones)
This is by far the most complete tutorial in color grading I can't thank you enough for sharing this
WOW! WOW! Im an amateur, and you did an amazing job of explaining the complexity with such ease, that i could understand it. Im thankful that you shared this with everyone. Keep it going. Regards
Man, I never comment on any of these. This is the first ever resolve tutorial that as soon as I implemented what you were doing I saw instant results to what I've been trying to fix with skin tones immediately. So simple and to the point. I am blown away at the results by these simple techniques vs. what I've been watching and trying to digest. Excellent video.
Carmen story that’s true!
This is the 5th resolve color grading tutorial I've watch and the only one that I feel I actually learned anything from. You got a new Sub for life bro
You have created the best DaVinci Resolve color grading tutorial EVER.amazing job my friend !!!
This is a fantastic guide. I've seen countless tutorials for skintones in the past but none come close to being as insightful as this. Keep it up man. Thank you!
The Best Resolve Tutorials on this Planet Period. Thank Youuuu!
I am just getting started with Resolve and your videos are very informative. I will watch more of them, as they really help me understand the software.
This is the BEST tutorial I've seen so far. thank you very, very much! :)
This is the only video of yours I've watched - and this alone is worth a subscribe!
This is the type of tutorials that are worth watching. Thank you big time!
OMG love the white balance set up. Super easy way to fix a clip.
I love the way you color correct and balance the shot before doing anything to it. Can you make a video on how to do so going in depth with every thing you do and why you do it.
This is a powerful video Avery Peck. Thank you for sharing your amazing technique!
That's amazing! You're amazing! Just as simple as it has to be to understand. Thank you!
You sir are a god. Please keep this type of content up! I am learning so much!
Avery, THANK YOU. Another fantastic tutorial!! Honestly, there are no other tutorials like this at such a professional level. And if you ever create a masterclass, count me in!
my mouth dropped once I saw the end result. Great job man!
You are truly amazing! I am watching your each video again and again to go into even more details. Thank YOU!
SUPERB TUTORIAL. It was clear, insightful, lots of variety of techniques to learn, and easily understood. Thank you!
Thanks Justin!
I've seen a 100+ Grading tutorials, this is by far one of the best ones.
You did a wonderful job, so simple but highly effective. Thanks
Avery, your technique is better than using a LUT. So much info within these 12 mins. Thanks for sharing!!!
Best color grading video I have ever seen. Thank you!
Wow! You're a master at your craft. As an indie filmmaker, this really gives me full insight into the world of professional colour-grading. Fantastic lesson here... and this technique is just brilliant! You can isolate skin.... but also objects in the scene; you could isolate for instance a window and change the color of the light coming in, and have different versions... or get really wildly creative and start adding of lot of different lights on the skin, while the original base skin tone get preserved. That is just brilliant. You get perfect control with your ambient light and skin tone and perfect blending. You sir, just solved the endless "skintone VS ambient light" equation. Hats off to you!
Thank you Jas!
Thanks for the workflow tips! I enjoy how easy it is to follow along with your video and also how descripitve you are.
It really needs to be said that these videos are top notch! Nicely done!
This is one of the most underrated class I've ever seen.
what a powerful toning tutorial! easy and simple!
I've been learning video editing recently. Just finished the video, and I'm certain this is what I needed to improve my photography too.
Well Avery, you deserve the recognition, you are best by far ! the best presenter and colorist on youtube, helped me a lot, many thanks
This is actually one of the best Davinci tutorial I've ever seen, Thanks Man