Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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0:24 - The purpose of node graphs and common misconceptions
5:00 - Key color preferences for effective node graphs
6:30 - HDR global wheels vs. linear gain
8:34 - Order of operations in node graph design
11:35 - Choosing the right saturation model: HSV vs. color slice
12:16 - How lift, gamma, and gain behave in the HSV saturation model
14:00 - Parallel mixer vs. layer mixer
19:00 - Organizing secondary adjustments in the node tree
21:45 - Placement of texture adjustments in the node tree
27:30 - Using trim nodes for fine-tuning
29:37 - Building and evolving a template node graph
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There are a million node tree videos on the internet, and if you're not careful, they can make you a worse colorist.
Grab my node tree PowerGrade for free here: https://procolor.ist/node-tree-powergrade
0:24 - The purpose of node graphs and common misconceptions
5:00 - Key color preferences for effective node graphs
6:30 - HDR global wheels vs. linear gain
8:34 - Order of operations in node graph design
11:35 - Choosing the right saturation model: HSV vs. color slice
12:16 - How lift, gamma, and gain behave in the HSV saturation model
14:00 - Parallel mixer vs. layer mixer
19:00 - Organizing secondary adjustments in the node tree
21:45 - Placement of texture adjustments in the node tree
27:30 - Using trim nodes for fine-tuning
29:37 - Building and evolving a template node graph
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Get Hollywood-quality grades using tools built by the Oscar-winning filmmaker that built the Joker LUT, and the cinematographer behind Star Wars VIII and Knives out: cullenkellycolor.com/genesis
Grab my Voyager LUT Pack. 17 LUTs to provide beautiful looks for any type of project so you can grade faster, take every image further, and attract better and better jobs.
cullenkellycolor.com/toolkit/voyager-luts-pro and cullenkellycolor.com/toolkit/voyager-luts-essential
Get my free Kodak 2383 film print LUT for DWG and ACES here:
http://procolor.ist/freelut
Check out my ebook, The Colorist's 10 Commandments:
cullenkellycolor.com/toolkit/colorists-ten-commandments
Start creating your own studio-quality show LUTs, camera LUTs, and LUT packs with my pro look design plugin Contour (free trial available): cullenkellycolor.com/contour -
