Uploaded May 2021 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
Today we do a Deep Dive on The Image Processing Pipeline in DaVinci Resolve 17, so you can know exactly what order things happen and develop better workflow from Beginner to Pro.
Download Davinci Resolve for Free: blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve
Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
1:00 - Getting Started
1:18 - Raw Processing
2:24 - Color Management Overview
3:24 - ACES Simple Explanation
4:20 - Resolve Color Management
5:26 - Input LUT
6:35 - Fusion
7:03 - Color Page Nodes Overview and Groups
8:27 - Group Pipeline Explained
9:02 - What to do first in Nodes
9:48 - Clip Node Tree
10:40 - Versions
11:31 - Remote Grades
12:33 - What to do at last in Nodes
13:06 - Timeline Tracks
14:00 - Timeline Node Tree
14:17 - Output LUT and Color Space
14:36 - Delivery Page
Notes:
After a few months off, I'm back and we're going over the image processing pipeline. Now this may not be the flashiest topic to cover, but understanding the ordering in which operations occur has many benefits and results in a better understanding of how to achieve desired results through image manipulation.
I strongly recommend checking out the Resolve Manual at the page number in the references below for a great chart that goes over most things covered in this video. I decided to do a full lesson on it, as the chart leaves lots to the imagination, and I wanted a one stop shop for not just knowing what order things happen, but actually how they are happening.
Regarding ACES, I've linked to ACES Central below and I highly recommend you check it out. The biggest problem with ACES is the constant misinformation and lack of understanding. I do aim to do a full breakdown on ACES in the future going over some of the things that folks often get wrong here on YouTube, so let me know if there's any parts you'd like explained further.
Finally if you've read this far, I just want to say thank you. You are the reason I came back to this channel almost half a year later. I hit a massive load of work and entirely lost my motivation for making Youtube tutorials, but seeing all the kind words from people on comments of old videos I knew it wasn't something I'm willing to let go and maybe one day I can actually turn my full time job into teaching Resolve. For now though, the goal is twice a month putting out deep dives that really go into the nuts and bolts of Resolve and how it works.
References:
Take Me Away (Music Video): youtu.be/3eQ7vHJzjC0
Learn More About Aces: acescentral.com
Groups: youtu.be/exLLQ4V3Wkw
Versions: youtu.be/oqitFAeoe1Y
Remote Grades: youtu.be/jepkkBqNcJw
Check out the DaVinci Resolve 17 reference manual to learn more you can find it in the help tab of Resolve.
Order of Image Processing Operations: Page 2842
Gear I use:
Camera - Black Magic Pocket 4k
Microphone - Rode NTK
Main Lens - Meike 12mm f2.8
Other lenses - Meike 35 mm f1.7, Rokinon 50mm T1.5, Rokinon 24mm T1.5
Tripod - Velbon Videomate 638
Computer Specs:
CPU - Ryzen 1700x
GPU - GTX 1070
Monitor - Eizo CG2420
Today we do a Deep Dive on The Image Processing Pipeline in DaVinci Resolve 17, so you can know exactly what order things happen and develop better workflow from Beginner to Pro.
Download Davinci Resolve for Free: blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve
Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
1:00 - Getting Started
1:18 - Raw Processing
2:24 - Color Management Overview
3:24 - ACES Simple Explanation
4:20 - Resolve Color Management
5:26 - Input LUT
6:35 - Fusion
7:03 - Color Page Nodes Overview and Groups
8:27 - Group Pipeline Explained
9:02 - What to do first in Nodes
9:48 - Clip Node Tree
10:40 - Versions
11:31 - Remote Grades
12:33 - What to do at last in Nodes
13:06 - Timeline Tracks
14:00 - Timeline Node Tree
14:17 - Output LUT and Color Space
14:36 - Delivery Page
Notes:
After a few months off, I'm back and we're going over the image processing pipeline. Now this may not be the flashiest topic to cover, but understanding the ordering in which operations occur has many benefits and results in a better understanding of how to achieve desired results through image manipulation.
I strongly recommend checking out the Resolve Manual at the page number in the references below for a great chart that goes over most things covered in this video. I decided to do a full lesson on it, as the chart leaves lots to the imagination, and I wanted a one stop shop for not just knowing what order things happen, but actually how they are happening.
Regarding ACES, I've linked to ACES Central below and I highly recommend you check it out. The biggest problem with ACES is the constant misinformation and lack of understanding. I do aim to do a full breakdown on ACES in the future going over some of the things that folks often get wrong here on YouTube, so let me know if there's any parts you'd like explained further.
Finally if you've read this far, I just want to say thank you. You are the reason I came back to this channel almost half a year later. I hit a massive load of work and entirely lost my motivation for making Youtube tutorials, but seeing all the kind words from people on comments of old videos I knew it wasn't something I'm willing to let go and maybe one day I can actually turn my full time job into teaching Resolve. For now though, the goal is twice a month putting out deep dives that really go into the nuts and bolts of Resolve and how it works.
References:
Take Me Away (Music Video): youtu.be/3eQ7vHJzjC0
Learn More About Aces: acescentral.com
Groups: youtu.be/exLLQ4V3Wkw
Versions: youtu.be/oqitFAeoe1Y
Remote Grades: youtu.be/jepkkBqNcJw
Check out the DaVinci Resolve 17 reference manual to learn more you can find it in the help tab of Resolve.
Order of Image Processing Operations: Page 2842
Gear I use:
Camera - Black Magic Pocket 4k
Microphone - Rode NTK
Main Lens - Meike 12mm f2.8
Other lenses - Meike 35 mm f1.7, Rokinon 50mm T1.5, Rokinon 24mm T1.5
Tripod - Velbon Videomate 638
Computer Specs:
CPU - Ryzen 1700x
GPU - GTX 1070
Monitor - Eizo CG2420
