Inside my PRO Grading Suite and Investments for 2025 - inc. YouTube Setup

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  • Every Item of kit in my Grading Suite, how its connected AND What have I INVESTED in ready for 2025 for my colour work for BBC, Amazon, Netflix, Channel 5, Channel 4, ITV, SKY TV, Music Videos, TV Ads, Branded Content and much more.
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  • @Jordyce
    @Jordyce หลายเดือนก่อน +41

    Love the little disclaimer at the end

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      Its important!! If you are new to this game then build it up slowly. I started on a very simple set up and grew it only as my business grew.

    • @TimetoTalkwithYevgen
      @TimetoTalkwithYevgen หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@DarrenMostyn i really appreciate your integrity and sure sharing your experience and lessons on TH-cam

    • @th8132
      @th8132 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@DarrenMostyn That was the best advice in the video. Far too many newbies/amateurs think if they just have the gear, they'll get the results.

  • @mike_k.
    @mike_k. หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Man this is like last 30years of tech on one table. It is so cool how tech savy you are yet it feels a bit like you are working in a museum (in a good way!). So cool setup!

  • @8Geid
    @8Geid หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    So that's a PRO Grading Suite /TH-cam Setup
    Amazing professor, thanks for the videos in 2024 and happy new year !

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Happy new year to you too. Thanks for your support.

  • @StefanRingelschwandtner
    @StefanRingelschwandtner หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This was both inspiring and super practical. Loved seeing how a full professional grading suite is put together. Thanks for taking the time to share!

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Glad you enjoyed it Stefan! Wishing you another great year in 2025 and keep them Mononode DCTL's coming!

  • @KarimBenabd
    @KarimBenabd หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for letting us in. Great working space.
    I wish you a happy and prosperous new year. All the best.

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Happy new year to you too. Thanks for watching!

    • @KarimBenabd
      @KarimBenabd หลายเดือนก่อน

      @DarrenMostyn
      Thank you. Great thumbnail by the way!

  • @brandonpierce
    @brandonpierce หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you for the studio tour. I really appreciate your channel. I've learned so much!

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You are most welcome Brandon. Appreciated back.

  • @johnsaxz
    @johnsaxz หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Aww I love the fact the chair went out filming ❤❤😂
    Love you daren we have a great year ahead

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks John! Have a great 2025 too!

  • @2gstrings
    @2gstrings 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I have to say Darren , that as someone very, very new to videography and colour management, I find your TH-cam channel the one that eclipses all others. I mean it. I have been a professional still photographer since the 1960, now retired, I have become a devoted follower of the new iPhone and Apple Log and all that stuff. I find the colour management side of the business totally intriguing, and you have a teaching approach that suits me to a T. Please keep the videos coming, I honestly can't wait for the next to arrive. I'm a tad old for starting something new but I am hooked and you hooked me.
    Brilliant work mate - a follower from OZ...

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you for the kind words, appreciated. I hope you enjoy working through my well curated playlists too. All the best
      Darren

  • @arvyza
    @arvyza หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Even the little things are reviewed 😄It's so cool that you have a fully equipped studio!

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  หลายเดือนก่อน

      glad you enjoyed it

  • @crumpetsbuttered
    @crumpetsbuttered หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Darren absolutely amazing content and overview of your equipment. Would love to see a video showing grading with a Client, and how that works when they come to your studio. Happy New Year.

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  หลายเดือนก่อน

      I cover that on my Masterclasses in detail. Its hard to get client consent on a live job and also my focus is on the job at that point, not worrying about TH-cam - wouldn't be Pro at all. Most of my clients have no idea I have a TH-cam channel. Great idea though. Thanks.

  • @superpoolover4352
    @superpoolover4352 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This man has style! look at the shirt, the trousers.... Everything screams coolness!

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'll show this comment to my daughters!🙏

  • @nikita.petrovich
    @nikita.petrovich หลายเดือนก่อน +75

    The video must have a disclaimer mentioning that beginners could fall into depression after watching 😅

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  หลายเดือนก่อน +16

      I did summarise at the end that this is over 15 years of kit, some of it about 20 years old! Accumulated over time - but yes, I see what you mean!

    • @TimetoTalkwithYevgen
      @TimetoTalkwithYevgen หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      not sure, depends on your goals

    • @equisetuminc
      @equisetuminc หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’m only making videos for work; perfectly happy in my weight class. Micro and Speed panels 😔

    • @nikita.petrovich
      @nikita.petrovich หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@equisetuminc your panels are already a great weight class!

    • @nikita.petrovich
      @nikita.petrovich หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@TimetoTalkwithYevgen that’s true

  • @bigdogfilms6836
    @bigdogfilms6836 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very nice Darren. Thanks for sharing! You’ve helped me design my studio. Got to study your upgrades now and see what else I may “need”!

  • @aniruddhnaik
    @aniruddhnaik หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Got tangled and lost in all that cabling...!!! 😵‍💫😅 Great setup, great channel and great teacher...!! Wish you happy and blessed new year in advance, Sensei...! 🙇

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you. Happy New Year to you too.

  • @bigdogfilms6836
    @bigdogfilms6836 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks!

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Very Kind of you. Thank you so much!! Appreciated. Wish you a Happy New year!! All the best, Darren

    • @bigdogfilms6836
      @bigdogfilms6836 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@DarrenMostyn Wondering what your choice is for a mouse?

  • @noel_s_visuals
    @noel_s_visuals หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That is amazing Darren. Thanks for the insight and for your videos in general, that helped me a lot.

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Great to hear!

  • @ChiJee
    @ChiJee หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love the outtakes!! 😂😂 What a dream suite, seriously! And I’m very curious about ur experience with BM Cloud, can’t wait for that episode in 2025! In this spirit, wishing you a fantastic New Year and happy holidays🤗 See you next year!

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank Chi. Happy New Year to you too and thanks for all your support on the channel this year. Darren.

    • @JoeBlac
      @JoeBlac หลายเดือนก่อน

      Suite dreams are made of this 😂

  • @ray.watts-35
    @ray.watts-35 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very interesting tour Darren thanks for sharing. Good to see you still have those 3.5" Premiere disks. Thanks for all the terrific content, Happy New Year!!

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Cheers ray. Happy New Year to you too! Thanks for all your support on the channel as ever.

  • @Coatsey007
    @Coatsey007 หลายเดือนก่อน

    As always, very useful and impressive. Try not to forget, but I appreciate you are a very busy chap, the idea around getting aview to grade some of their footage and you then showing them how it should be done. It would be a real big wow to see the effect of all the nuances and the years of experience to the finished video.

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Happy New Year ! Yes of course - it would be a great idea to do. Will get around to it one day!

  • @topicruben
    @topicruben หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    One of those videos that keeps you glued. Loved it. That cheap monitor (4:00) is the second I have 🤣 together with my iMac 5K. Wishing you and your family all the best for 2025 🎉 Maybe I’ll see you in February at the BSC in London 👍

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi Ruben. Nice to hear from you! I'll be at BsC for sure. Hope to see you. Happy New Year.

  • @thenullco
    @thenullco หลายเดือนก่อน

    40 seconds in, and I can see that this is a guy who knows exactly how to operate a successful TH-cam channel. Clearly earmarking the sections that specific audiences will be interested in - even if not working in this particular industry.

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  หลายเดือนก่อน

      I didn't even think about it BTW - That just came out of mouth! i dont really overplan things like a tour - I just do the tour. But appreciate it and this video is doing well on my stats for day 2 so Im pleased. Thanks for watching and the kind words. Happy New Year.

  • @MFoster392
    @MFoster392 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Sick setup , i love the cable management so many people overlook that and just don't care and it drives me crazy :)

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      haha - luckily the AKA desks have discreet cable management but I need to have a re-wire - there is probably 20 unused cables in that desk trunking!! I do like to label them and it could be improved a bit - some more could be hidden - maybe you just gave me a nudge to do that!

  • @nadine.charleson
    @nadine.charleson 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Just discovered color grading and am in love. Super inspiring and cool to see the BTS. Thank you so much!

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You're very welcome!

  • @jadefinchscene5644
    @jadefinchscene5644 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have that same tripod, and of all the tripods i have i use that one the most. so versatile, and sturdy. i put a video head on it, so i cant use the horizontal center bar as often, like you have yours set up, but still i do love that tripod.

  • @frankinblackpool
    @frankinblackpool หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Some smooth moves right at the end. 😂
    I’m still using my MX keyboard after your last review and think it’s the bees knees.
    Hope you and your family have a happy new year.

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  หลายเดือนก่อน

      And a happy New Year to you and yours frank. Yes love my MX keys.

  • @skyking95
    @skyking95 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing!!! Thanks for showing us. I’ll never have anything like this but I sure enjoyed seeing how a real pro does it!! Thanks again!!! BTW, I love what you do for us!!

  • @rolandburde8198
    @rolandburde8198 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Darren thank you for this absolutely great and interesting behind your scene video i loved it really to watch.
    I wish you a healthy and formidable 2025 and always good work at your studio,
    Roland

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you Roland. Happy New Year to you too.

  • @SebastianRVF-ln4jg
    @SebastianRVF-ln4jg หลายเดือนก่อน

    gotta love that youve had some of this stuff for 10+ years thats awesome, did not realize the resolve panel was THAT big same size as my desk lmao. seems like an awesome setup overall

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you Sebastian

    • @AtortAerials
      @AtortAerials 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I think once you purchase and invest into that piece of hardware you know what direction your life is heading. 😂 Commitment to color 💯🦾

  • @PierrePblais
    @PierrePblais หลายเดือนก่อน

    The soundcraft spirit is an absolute classic, I love mine, I had it fixed up multiple times! 😂

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Agreed - it doesn't even feel that solid but the sound is far superior to the small 'loud technologie' and a yamaha (MG06X) I have in the other suites.

  • @graymatters7584
    @graymatters7584 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    “Listen to how quiet this is” sudden and loud Kroger commercial startles me. 😂

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  หลายเดือนก่อน

      TH-cam premium !!

  • @jseamans
    @jseamans หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very helpful, Darren! It’s great to look behind the curtain. Well done and Happy New Year!

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you enjoyed it! Happy New Year to you too!

  • @team2films
    @team2films หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video Darren :) Awesome to see how you have your kit set up.

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you enjoyed it. Happy New Year to you both!

  • @Mark.A.Waller
    @Mark.A.Waller หลายเดือนก่อน

    The out takes was funny! Was a pleasure watching Darren.

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you enjoyed them Mark. There were a lot more believe me!! It took us 6 hours to record that day!

  • @CodyNitcher
    @CodyNitcher หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great walkthrough Darren, thanks for sharing. Got some good ideas from your setup that I can use in mine. Cheers!

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Great to hear Cody.

  • @solmedia131
    @solmedia131 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love the tour Darren. Fantastic.

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you enjoyed it

  • @jeremypitt2355
    @jeremypitt2355 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video Darren, i really enjoyed) Happy new year!

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Happy New Year to you Jeremy

  • @ChristineLinge
    @ChristineLinge หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Darren,
    Happy New Year!
    Thanks for sharing your knowledge and so many helpful tips! You have a great setup. I wish you lived next door to me in Dubai.
    Wishing you all the best for 2025!

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Happy new year to you too. I used to do lots of work in Dubai back in early 2000’s.

  • @rgbman01
    @rgbman01 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great to see this current state of your studio Darren!! Thanks so much for sharing. So I'm so fascinated by the fact that you find the Speed editor so valuable. Are you editing as well these days? As a pure colorist I'm surprised this would be so valuable to you as it's so limited in the Color panel - if applicable at all. Just want to make sure I'm not missing some application that you have for it in Color Grading.

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Im editing all my own TH-cam content. I used to be an editor so I appreciate its versatility but Im a full time colourist so its only out when Im making youtube videos. For colour you can use the scroll wheel as a stills wipe! and play stop start and some more functions too. Also sometimes I like to sit away from the suite and I can control the timeline easily using it as a large remote control.

  • @TheTawniest
    @TheTawniest หลายเดือนก่อน

    I was not aware they had color grading stations on Federation Starships but now I am. Going to have to write you up for being out of uniform, however. Have a great 2025!

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  หลายเดือนก่อน

      and a great 2025 to you!

  • @Tusa_Mamba
    @Tusa_Mamba หลายเดือนก่อน

    RIGHT ON TIME!!!

  • @TimetoTalkwithYevgen
    @TimetoTalkwithYevgen หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks, it was quite interesting to see your work settings!

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @chrisnielsen9885
    @chrisnielsen9885 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Timely video. I’m trying to decide whether I want a regular 27” or an ultrawide for my GUI monitor and you seem happy with the former. I found out how to put my scopes on my iPad so that’s sort of similar to your setup and it’s good to see a working pro using a regular monitor for gui. Happy new year too

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Id say if you rely on using the stills gallery a lot then you may want second GUI monitor. I dont need that feature heavily. Scopes on ipad is a fantastic use of an ipad.

    • @chrisnielsen9885
      @chrisnielsen9885 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @ thanks for that and RIP my wallet 😂 now I want a third monitor! I love my clean feed monitor I have running off an Ultrastudio too

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      TRUE feed off ultrastudio as you have done is a sound investment!

  • @epicbucketlist
    @epicbucketlist หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow, that is an impressive setup! Thank you for sharing.

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  หลายเดือนก่อน

      You are welcome!

  • @coyoteroadstudios
    @coyoteroadstudios หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video. I love the outtakes!

  • @clabart
    @clabart หลายเดือนก่อน

    My compliments for your workstation.

  • @hudhudtv4155
    @hudhudtv4155 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Coool setup !! Thx for sharing 🥰

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for watching!

  • @johnnycashlesscomedy8616
    @johnnycashlesscomedy8616 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I also bought the Advanced Panels, used in my case, 3 weeks before the mini and micro was announced, because there wasn’t really any great options. I almost sold it at a big profit because the mini could do so much in smaller form for so much less. Luckily I held onto it, because the V2 keycaps/programming is just so incredibly good and a joy to work on. I do rent my Advanced Panels out in the NYC area from time to time, as long as people have insurance. I did sell the Linux dongle that came with it since I don’t run Linux.

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  หลายเดือนก่อน

      yes I dont regret mine either - would be hard to downgrade after keycaps V2 but if I was buying now Id buy the mini panel as its very functional.

  • @zakk.lacks.rhythm
    @zakk.lacks.rhythm หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love to see the Biffy Clyro representation! Great setup 🔥

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Its a doc I graded for Amazon. All edited in my facility too.

  • @mishukx
    @mishukx หลายเดือนก่อน

    Happy New Year 2025!!

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Happy new year!

  • @Grimey_Lad
    @Grimey_Lad 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Love it, mate!

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Glad to hear it!

  • @andrewkeil5928
    @andrewkeil5928 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video, Darren. A few quick questions:
    1. How long does it take from all power being off to starting a session?
    2. When booting up, does everything work by default or do you need to make any settings changes each time, like monitor input selection?
    3. What’s the ambient noise level like?
    Happy NY 👍

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi Andrew. Great questions!!
      1. About 2 minutes. I didn't show but I have an app that powers up some kit like the advanced panel and ultrastudios, speakers etc so thats instant. 2 macs via MX Keyboard and USB switcher takes no time. Flanders I like to give 5-10 minutes to be sure but Im usually in at least an hour before I start grading and clients.
      2. Everything remembers its settings - I just have to point the M2 Mac Studio to the Pegasus drive which is annoying and probably easily fixed but it takes 10 seconds.
      3. Whisper Quiet. I insist on it. I sent a G-Tech raid back once because I could hear it. Ultrastudio 4K rack mount is noisiest part of the system. The 4K Extreme is silent. I could put all the kit downstairs as I have three suites here but there is no need. You get fan noise on heavy renders sometimes but thats fine when we've finshed the grade.
      All the kit is on when i record TH-cam so you are hearing it for real.
      Thanks Andrew, hope that answers for you. All the best, Darren
      AMEND: After a few weeks use I can hear the Blackmagic CloudStore MAX running but its not loud - just not silent. The regular Cloud storage (not the rack mount) have different cooling so they are quieter. This is connected by 10G ethernet so I can put somewhere else easily if needed.

    • @andrewkeil5928
      @andrewkeil5928 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@DarrenMostyn Thanks for such a detailed response. That’s good to know about the Ultrastudio Extreme as I was looking at one for my next piece of hardware.
      I agree completely on the need for quiet running. Best decision I made with my home suite was to drill a hole in the wall and put every drive that clicked and whirred into the adjoining room, now totally silent save for when the computer fans are spinning. Bliss 😌.

  • @ByAkyuz
    @ByAkyuz หลายเดือนก่อน

    👌👏👏👏 It was a very different video. I liked it very much :)

  • @KwantumKitty
    @KwantumKitty หลายเดือนก่อน

    Happy new year! Love your video. Not that I can afford to get any of the equipment you’ve got but i think it might be helpful for others if you put (affiliate) links in the description box for the products you mentioned for purchase or research. Keep up the great work.

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  หลายเดือนก่อน

      I dont have affilliate links with the kit.? I have listed every item as a graphic for you. Hope that helps.

  • @stephendegenaro6387
    @stephendegenaro6387 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love your channel mate🙌🏽😎

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you Stephen

  • @IainThacker
    @IainThacker หลายเดือนก่อน

    Happy New Year!
    As a beginner, working with a decent but not ideal monitor, how would you approach HDR content? Looking at your setup I can see why you end up with all the gear you have - how can the rest of us approach getting acceptable results on a budget?
    I've been 'fine' working in SDR but recently received some HDR footage to edit and grade. It took me a long while to work out why my rendered output looked nothing like the view in Resolve - turning on 10-bit in settings helped. Your previous tutorials on Colour Managed settings was also a life-saver too!
    It doesn't help when the footage you're sent isn't carrying metadata and the client has no clue what it was recorded on - MediaInfo to the rescue.

  • @MePeterNicholls
    @MePeterNicholls หลายเดือนก่อน

    Snap! Got the same Mac Studio 🎉

  • @juliiskandarz
    @juliiskandarz หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow! It's a dream desk!

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Works well for me.

  • @GertKracht
    @GertKracht หลายเดือนก่อน

    I hope we will see your 'tweets' on BlueSky too in 2025. Best wishes for the new year!

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  หลายเดือนก่อน

      no intention to do that. Happy New Year too.

    • @GertKracht
      @GertKracht หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@DarrenMostyn Thank you for the response. I shut down my X account. Will keep following your channel on TH-cam.

  • @aov_james
    @aov_james หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Im so jelly jealous of your suite in general but foremost your new fsi monitor!!!! 😂😂 luv the bloopers at the end~ one more thing tho☝🏻 which colorimeter and software, lut box do you use to calibrate your monitors? Klein k10? And i also wonder if you do DIT jobs on field and which gears you pack out

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      No LUT box needed. XMP310 stores data internally. You can calibrate it directly using a Klein or others too. No software even required - its all internal menu driven. See the XMP310 video I made - goes into more depth. Hope that helps.

  • @vineethv.kartha1378
    @vineethv.kartha1378 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Happy New Year🎉

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Happy new year

  • @avtoVELOoperator
    @avtoVELOoperator หลายเดือนก่อน

    Warm and useful tour,
    thank You Darren)))
    Got inspired for next year,
    got distressed for rest of the year listening to these 23 mins)))
    Why won't You use one of the "😮" thumbnails? 😅

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      thumbnails get changed after a while but this one is working right now! At least you saw how they are made!!

    • @avtoVELOoperator
      @avtoVELOoperator หลายเดือนก่อน

      @DarrenMostyn thanks a lot for sharing such an atmosphere with You viewers, sir.

  • @sadiafridi2810
    @sadiafridi2810 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Fantastic video .I thing I like to know why do need extra Mac for noobscoope!?

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      you dont need two - I just always have a backup system as broadcast schedules can be tight and demanding - I have 2 of everything! So, it is convenient for me to use it as a scopes system and thats why 2 I/O boxes - just helps for backup really - I could have sold them really.

    • @sadiafridi2810
      @sadiafridi2810 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @DarrenMostyn as usual best of the best explains my problem Mr Dreenmostyn.. Love u man❤️

  • @BarbarosGokdemir
    @BarbarosGokdemir หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you Darren!

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  หลายเดือนก่อน

      you are welcome

  • @spikewilliam
    @spikewilliam หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Whoah that looks amazing!
    I'm new the the game after 10 years working as a special effects artist. I'm using a BenQ PD 2700U (500€) as my primary Reference monitor as well as a Panasonic TX-42LZ1500E (900€) as my HDR Clean Feed secondary that I calibrated myself at 720nits peak using a Calibrite Pro Checker Display Plus (300€) with the Callman Panasonic software (150€). Not perfect but usable when mostly relating on the scopes and very cheap alternative for the making of HDR content. I also use my Ipad Pro to check some higher HDR values and display the scopes. I recently bought the new DaVinci Resolve Micro Panel wich is a bargain for its price (560€).
    I will eventually bought better hardware in the future but to begin my venture as a colorist It's okay, I guess. My pc could sometime be a little slow when working with neat video or using relight though.

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks Spike. Wish you all the best for 2025!

  • @alexandertokar4905
    @alexandertokar4905 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fantastic setup!

  • @1025mahoney
    @1025mahoney หลายเดือนก่อน

    Curious on your thoughts on the eye drops? Things to consider when shopping? I’m kicking myself I never thought of this to fight eye strain! Great work as always

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yep. Just regular ones. Im not an eye specialist, but 'daily' type eyedrops that are weaker is what I use. I dont use every session, I use when Im needing an eye refresh - please consider Im 56 years old too and this is not medical advice! Works for me.

    • @1025mahoney
      @1025mahoney หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@DarrenMostyn wait. you're NOT a doctor. I'VE BEEN HAD!
      Totally get it, thanks!

  • @mertkaracayil
    @mertkaracayil หลายเดือนก่อน

    My brain is fried. Thanks for the tour.

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  หลายเดือนก่อน

      you are welcome!!

  • @lesliewand
    @lesliewand หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    very nice indeed, but you didn't mention what coffee machine you entertain the clients with - or do you have a close by coffee shop and (as i used to do), suggest it's time for a coffee break ;-) ?

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      we are spoilt fr coffee shops - Im right in the heart of brighton. Probably 10 within 3 minutes. I do have a nespresso machine and milk frother too. And TEA!

    • @lesliewand
      @lesliewand หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@DarrenMostyn great, but since smoking is out nowadays, how do you get your clients out of the suite when you've had enough of them? ;-)

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  หลายเดือนก่อน

      I prefer my clients attending tbh! I very rarely have to deal with annoying clients. Not saying never, but usually we have a great experience in the suite.

    • @lesliewand
      @lesliewand หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@DarrenMostyn whilst i agree wholeheartedly it's great having the client around, (if for no other purpose other than getting instant feedback, making critical decisions, and signing off on such) - there were times when they could become a real pita (especially corporate types chattering on about internal politics, or their latest acquisition, etc.,). that i simply needed a 'get-out' of jail card. since i'm now retired, and only working with people i want to, i'm wondering what one does in such cases nowadays ;-)

  • @ActivideoCommunications
    @ActivideoCommunications หลายเดือนก่อน

    I still use my spirit folio from the old days. Its my volume Control but also drives my PPMs :)

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Good to hear Im not the last dinosaur! - They were in lots of suite's in the 90's.

    • @ActivideoCommunications
      @ActivideoCommunications หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@DarrenMostyn I still haven't worked my way through the masterclass but hoping to be more engaged this year, Happy new year, Brian Barnes.

  • @jonathanjones4566
    @jonathanjones4566 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It's nice to see all the stuff under the desk that never makes it into these tour videos.

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Youve seen everything in this suite - I have a dedicated edit suite downstairs too.

  • @KarelZweefvlieger
    @KarelZweefvlieger หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    impressive!!

  • @frameemotion8037
    @frameemotion8037 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing Sir

  • @lifewalklens8447
    @lifewalklens8447 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Quite Amazing

  • @acoast84
    @acoast84 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great overview Darren! Why are you using a separate computer and I/O box for scopes?

    • @unknownKnownunknowns
      @unknownKnownunknowns หลายเดือนก่อน

      Same
      Question

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      because I have them anyway and it keeps all my processing on the resolve machine just for resolve. Its really not essential though. One mac is also a backup in case of failure during a tight turnaround broadcast grade session. My scopes run faster on a dedicated machine but its just easy for me. Hope that explains.

  • @koushikbhattacharya832
    @koushikbhattacharya832 หลายเดือนก่อน

    awesome Grading suite...

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Works for me! Thanks

  • @akcivan
    @akcivan หลายเดือนก่อน

    very good lookin studio man ! i love it

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you like it! My clients often compliment on how comfortable it is to work in.

  • @graemetowner7257
    @graemetowner7257 หลายเดือนก่อน

    did you mention what window blinds you use ? ha ha , Happy New Year Darren, hope well ?

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  หลายเดือนก่อน

      They are blackout blinds on a motorised roller so i can press a remote switch to activate. I dont know the brand - they were custom made. Happy New Year too

  • @ksbhattiksb
    @ksbhattiksb หลายเดือนก่อน

    Happy New year to all

  • @dineshgunasekaran9365
    @dineshgunasekaran9365 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I wonder how you keep your equipments clean. Any tips on products and tools required to keep the equipments clean?

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  หลายเดือนก่อน

      i showed screen cleaner. The rest is a polish and a vacuum cleaner!

  • @kirbypfilms1
    @kirbypfilms1 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What's Up Darren Thanks

  • @Aleksandar.D
    @Aleksandar.D หลายเดือนก่อน

    A very nice-looking studio. One thing that disappointed me was those biased backlights. I didn't expect so much flickering from them...

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      there is no flickering - thats the camera sensor. Do you honestly think Id use them if they did that ??

  • @nigel_the_director
    @nigel_the_director หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Started using Genelec in 1997/1998 when I was an Avid editor ....... never looked back , I have yet to find a better set of Audio Monitors.

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  หลายเดือนก่อน

      agreed! Even the smaller ones are hard to beat. These have Genelec stands too. I missed that - it keeps the feet on rubber mounts on points and have a huge solid round base. It makes a slight difference that is worth it. I have a pair or Presonus in the edit suite - great but not as good - certainly cheaper though!!

    • @nigel_the_director
      @nigel_the_director หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@DarrenMostyn well as they say cheap things no good and good things no cheap. I first got a pair of 8030's loved them ... loaned them to my brother the Audio engineer who just got stated back then. never got them back LOL, got a pair of 8020's which I still have to today. He has since added 8351's to his lineup.

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  หลายเดือนก่อน

      love that quote! all the best!

    • @yp118
      @yp118 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Daren, thanks forthe tour 🤘 can you please suggest a simila tv (for client) to your panasonic?

  • @BlaqViper
    @BlaqViper หลายเดือนก่อน

    Gorgeous setup! Would a BenQ Screenbar Pro to light the desk be a cherry on top? The Screenbar Halo would be overkill since you already have the back lighting. Plus the Halo doesn’t have the proximity sensor as the Pro has.

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks. The screenbar from BENQ is not good for colour grading as it shines light on the monitor. They are great for edit suites, graphics, admin etc. I only recommend MEDIALIGHT as a company.

    • @BlaqViper
      @BlaqViper หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@DarrenMostyn Ahhhh, great point!

  • @KaurH
    @KaurH หลายเดือนก่อน

    Happy New Year, Darren!
    What a suite... Now I want to make a video about my own, but it's a huge mess compared to yours! 😂

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi Kaur. Love to see your set up too!! Happy New Year to you too and see you sometime in 2025 I hope!

    • @KaurH
      @KaurH หลายเดือนก่อน

      @DarrenMostyn NAB? I'll be there for the first time this April!

  • @videobyredjade
    @videobyredjade หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you

  • @CR-my4qh
    @CR-my4qh หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Darren,
    Color grading & DaVinci beginner here and learning lots from you. Had some questions below.
    Many emphasize transcoding to mezzanine in their workflows. I understand the principals and obvious advantages. However, since my computer is capable of editing in h.265/4 (with far more processing of course) is it in fact poor form to do so for the video outcome?
    What workflow would you trust in maintaining highest quality over platforms such as Instagram, or in most practical application at least? Avoiding degradation in final export is my highest priority. My firmware won't bottleneck, still, varying opinions state transcoding as nonoptional for professional use to avoid compression artifacts/maintain quality even if your computer can edit h.265/4. Do you agree? Is this what you experience? And what do you do?
    Finally, I've encoded to ProRes in Shutter Encoder if required. (Being in DaVinci Studio you could do this natively of course).
    To sum, if editing footage directly is possible and easier, is transcoding always recommended to preserve quality?
    And does this imply h.265 > Intermediate (Ex. ProRes) > h.264 introduces less degradation than h.265 > h.264 directly?
    Thank you.

  • @DeyanIlievDoctora
    @DeyanIlievDoctora 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Brilliant.

  • @TurboPersonalTraining
    @TurboPersonalTraining 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Darren! Can you please show us how to achieve a 1960’s (cinderfella) look in resolve in a future video?! (I have a Fuji xt4)
    I would literally love you forever 😀🙌

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      A bit of a niche request TBH! but thanks for asking.

    • @TurboPersonalTraining
      @TurboPersonalTraining 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@DarrenMostyn I understand, thanks for the reply!

  • @phila8748
    @phila8748 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Happy New Year Darren!! Can you provide a link for the acoustic boards, please. I have a very similar layout to yours. When you upgrade your client monitor, consider the Sony A95L. I have one and when calibrated along with my Flanders in both hdr/sdr they match perfectly. I hope the New Year treats you kindly.

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi Happy NY to you too. I have no idea where they came from Im afraid...I bought them years ago. They are nothing special- just a google search. The wood paneling acoutic boards are from woodveneerhub

  • @w4ck02
    @w4ck02 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That is so interesting, you have 2 computers running! How did you set up an entire monitor of scopes? Mine are floating windows.

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Its running omniscope as softeware on a seperate mac (mac pro 2019) and feeding from the ultrastudio 4K. Its not resolve scopes.

  • @yp118
    @yp118 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Daren, thanks for the tour 🤘. Can you please suggest, another tv(client) similiar to your panasonic, maybe a big smaller ?

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      LG C4 or G4 is commonly used i hear.

    • @yp118
      @yp118 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @DarrenMostyn thanks !

  • @bbyguin
    @bbyguin 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hell Mr.Mostyn, not sure if its a good place to comment here to know if its worth calibrating a pre cal monitor & buying a device to do so, i dont think you have any videos about that but im not sure. Would be great to get a video about that if you have time to talk about it. thanks in advance.

  • @anshjain7396
    @anshjain7396 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi Darren, I alway love you videos, they are amazing and I want to be a full time colorist like you. If possible, I would love to see you color grade night scenes that are really dark and blue, how can we balance skin tones for those situation? and give the perfect exposure balance on the actors faces? Please, i would to see that. Thanks

  • @piusgyagenda
    @piusgyagenda หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is a great setup

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  หลายเดือนก่อน

      thanks - its years of work to get it how I wanted.

  • @krishnansrinivasan830
    @krishnansrinivasan830 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sir, how do you manage your power solutions? Do you receive 230V like in India or 120V? Do you have inverters? In case of a power shutdown, how do you manage your work?
    These questions arise from the perspective of understanding that these gears represent a significant investment and safety is paramount.
    Thank you for this wonderful video, Sir. It was quite a learning experience. 🙏🕊

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks but i mention it in the video so not sure why you are asking?

    • @krishnansrinivasan830
      @krishnansrinivasan830 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@DarrenMostyn Forgive me Sir 🙏🕊. I wasn't clear enough. APC UPS will have battery powered socket as minimum as two, which might cover computers & storage. Rest of the gears are not in regulated power supply or battery backup grid .Sometimes in India (230 V) , the maintenance shutdowns could last 8 hours. 8 Hours of inactivity can be pricy for a project in demand. I don't have such projects or power solutions...But I wanted learn from your POV / Curious one could say. ! In my experience I learnt, Inverters can over shoot power sometimes. People have used,Generators here - Just incase of a movie release in short time etc...Forgive me Sir, I'm trying but couldn't put my doubts in proper words. Thanks for your valuable time 🙏🕊

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @krishnansrinivasan830 OK I understand your question now. Very rarely do we get power out for any length of time to be concerned in UK so its not something I have to consider. All the best, Darren

    • @krishnansrinivasan830
      @krishnansrinivasan830 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@DarrenMostyn Thank you so much Sir 🕊 Happy New Year 2025 🙂 Good regards for your future endeavours 🙂

  • @ommata1
    @ommata1 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you for such an in-depth look at your studio, Darren. Do you have ambient lighting for your clients when the "house lights" are down for working? If so, what are you using?

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      No I dont. they are usually heads down on their ipads or laptops once we get going.

  • @baharam98
    @baharam98 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi Darren, I was wondering if at all possible, if you can to an episode on something like: "What are the three must-have 3rd party plugins" for DaVinci Resolve that would greatly benefit junior colorists if price was not an issue and then if price was an issue as well. Thank you.

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  14 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Dehancer! Mononodes DCTL's and Omniscope!

    • @baharam98
      @baharam98 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@DarrenMostyn Thank you! That was really fast! I really appreciate it.

  • @benreichle
    @benreichle หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey Darren,
    Thanks for those insights. It really gives inspiration for my own setup.
    I have a quick question though: Is your StreamDeck running through the Elgato Software or through Bitfocus Companion?
    Happy New Year!

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks. Its running through elgato. Ive never heard of bitfocus.

  • @jeremypitt2355
    @jeremypitt2355 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Darren, did you know that the photo of your grading station is used on the official Flanders Scientific XMP310 page (you need to scroll down just a little bit)? They did photoshop a woman there, but I can clearly see the Geneleс monitors, elgato device, big scopes screen, keyboard and all Blackmagic devices at the same places)

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  29 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I did yes thanks. They asked my permission. Thanks letting me know anyway. 👍

  • @AtortAerials
    @AtortAerials 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    We all know everyone wants to know the price breakdown on everything too. I know you're a humble professional which is amazing, but it's nice to hear what it truly takes to be doing it at the top level financially would have been awesome to hear. Beautiful space but I don't think I could be in any room that long that many years but amazing you can. 🙏🏾🖥️🖍️ And as a drone pilot for a living just do a giveaway for the Mini 3 Pro! 😃👌🏾🤙🏾

    • @DarrenMostyn
      @DarrenMostyn  29 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Hi. Thanks for your response. I dont have a recall of pricing of everything tbh. I think a google of the model numbers should help. Ive been here in this room for 15 years in central brighton. Im very happy living in Brighton. Why would I move studio when its in perfect location and great size for my needs (i have 3 studios here).? I dont live here btw. Thanks anyway. All the best, darren