Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
I'm going to tell you something no one tells you about the nodes in Resolve... Then break them down so you have a pixel-perfect understanding of how to get the exact image you want using any node you need.
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Improving you color grading requires the mindset of a colorist. Learn the mental models of pro colorists in my ebook "The Colorist's Ten Commandments": https://procolor.ist/ebook
Ready to move from grading shots to creating looks? Get a free trial of Contour, my look design plugin for Resolve that uses battle-tested, Hollywood color science: https://procolor.ist/contour-official
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You can also grab my free Kodak 2383 film LUT for free: https://procolor.ist/freelut
Check out my Voyager LUT pack here: https://procolor.ist/voyager-lut-pack
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0:00 Introduction
2:34 Deep dive - understanding nodes
8:03 Node vs node interaction
11:49 Parallel nodes deep dive
20:24 Layer mixers deep dive
27:29 Splitter Combiner
29:03 Complex node operations
36:40 Keys and Alpha Channels
44:24 Using the splitter combiner to check noise
46:34 Luminosity blend mode and contrast
51:41 Creating an IR look
55:36 Node composite mode vs Layer Mixer
1:01:20 Conclusion
I'm going to tell you something no one tells you about the nodes in Resolve... Then break them down so you have a pixel-perfect understanding of how to get the exact image you want using any node you need.
•••••••••
Improving you color grading requires the mindset of a colorist. Learn the mental models of pro colorists in my ebook "The Colorist's Ten Commandments": https://procolor.ist/ebook
Ready to move from grading shots to creating looks? Get a free trial of Contour, my look design plugin for Resolve that uses battle-tested, Hollywood color science: https://procolor.ist/contour-official
•••••••••
You can also grab my free Kodak 2383 film LUT for free: https://procolor.ist/freelut
Check out my Voyager LUT pack here: https://procolor.ist/voyager-lut-pack
•••••••••
0:00 Introduction
2:34 Deep dive - understanding nodes
8:03 Node vs node interaction
11:49 Parallel nodes deep dive
20:24 Layer mixers deep dive
27:29 Splitter Combiner
29:03 Complex node operations
36:40 Keys and Alpha Channels
44:24 Using the splitter combiner to check noise
46:34 Luminosity blend mode and contrast
51:41 Creating an IR look
55:36 Node composite mode vs Layer Mixer
1:01:20 Conclusion
