Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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0:00 Introduction
1:40 New REC709 Scene Update for MacOS
8:44 Different methods of contrast
18:10 Shaping shadows under strong looks
24:10 Operations between HUE rotations
31:23 Biggest business mistakes
33:48 Moving pivot point for under/over exposed shots
46:10 Balancing exposure/contrast in Black and White
47:41 Keeping middle grey using gamma in linear for contrast
55:08 Node stack layers
58:05 Scopes tips
1:06:01 Conclusion