The video showcases a personal color grading process in DaVinci Resolve. The creator explains how to demystify nodes, which can be intimidating for some users. They start with a shot in S-Log3 and add four nodes: weight balance, prelog, log, and postlog.
The process involves:
1. Converting the S-Log3 image to Rec 709 using the Color Space Transform tool.
2. Adjusting the levels and contrast in the prelog node.
3. White balancing the image.
4. Applying a creative grade in the postlog node, including adding contrast and saturation.
5. Using a layer mixer to add color contrast and separate the skin tones from the rest of the image.
6. Sharpening the image.
7. Adding a vignette to draw attention to the subject.
The creator emphasizes that nodes are not as scary as they seem and can be used to achieve a wide range of color grading effects. They also mention that this process is not the only way to color grade in DaVinci Resolve, but it's their personal approach.
Here are the key facts from the text:
1. The video is about the author's personal process for color grading inside DaVinci Resolve.
2. The author uses DaVinci Resolve for all their YouTube videos, from start to finish, including editing, color grading, and audio.
3. The author is not a professional colorist, but does color grading for their YouTube videos and client work.
4. The video is shot in S-Log3.
5. The author uses nodes in DaVinci Resolve to color grade, which can be intimidating for some people.
6. The author explains the concept of serial nodes, where one node feeds into the next.
7. The author labels their nodes as weight balance, prelog, log, and postlog.
8. The log node is used to transform the S-Log3 image to Rec 709.
9. The author uses the Color Space Transform effect to transform the image.
10. The author adjusts the Input Color Space, Input Gamma, and Output Color Space settings.
11. The author uses the prelog node to make adjustments before the log node.
12. The author uses the postlog node to make creative color grading decisions.
13. The author uses the curves tool to add contrast and saturation.
14. The author uses the layer mixer to combine multiple nodes.
15. The author uses the qualifier tool to select specific parts of the image.
16. The author uses the sharpening tool to sharpen the image.
17. The author uses the vignette tool to add a vignette to the image.
18. The author's color grading process typically involves 6-7 nodes.
19. The author's process involves converting the image to Rec 709, making prelog adjustments, making postlog adjustments, adding color contrast, sharpening, and adding a vignette.
20. The author's final result is a color graded image with a specific look.