How to use ColorSlice like a pro (& when to NEVER use it) @CullenKelly
How to use ColorSlice like a pro (& when to NEVER use it)  @CullenKelly
Uploaded October 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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ColorSlice has become a daily tool in every type of project I grade. Here's how I'm using it, and how you should NEVER use ColorSlice. I'll also share where I think Resolve went wrong with the tool (and how to deal with the problems it causes).

00:00 What you'll learn
00:29 How ColorSlice is setup/What it's designed for
02:00 The first thing I love using this tool for (+ comparison to other tools)
03:10 Why this works better in ColorSlice
05:12 Finessing saturation
08:13 The real definition of density
09:49 ColorSlice density vs. other tools
12:10 NEVER use ColorSlice for this
15:28 Where Resolve went wrong with ColorSlice
19:07 What to do if ColorSlice gives your noisy reds or yellows

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How to use ColorSlice like a pro (& when to NEVER use it)

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