Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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The colorists whose work you admire aren't doing more than you -- they're actually doing less, because they've learned that a great grade comes from a simple, repeatable system. In this video I'll show you the difference between grading with and without that system, and prove that good grades are easier to do than bad ones.
Grab Referent, my go-to viewing LUT. It's the perfect way to nail the first part of the three-piece system I talk about in this video, and it's totally free: cullenkellycolor.com/toolkit/referent
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0:00 Introduction
0:32 Grading Like a Beginner
4:45 Why This System Fails
6:45 Using a More Consistent Workflow
12:26 Building a Consistent Node Tree
14:25 Why Your Primary Tools Matter
21:25 Working with Power Windows & Secondaries
25:35 Beginner vs Systematic Grading Results
26:28 Conclusion & Next Steps
Unlock my full pro tools, grading system & community here: https://colorist.inc
The colorists whose work you admire aren't doing more than you -- they're actually doing less, because they've learned that a great grade comes from a simple, repeatable system. In this video I'll show you the difference between grading with and without that system, and prove that good grades are easier to do than bad ones.
Grab Referent, my go-to viewing LUT. It's the perfect way to nail the first part of the three-piece system I talk about in this video, and it's totally free: cullenkellycolor.com/toolkit/referent
•••••••••
0:00 Introduction
0:32 Grading Like a Beginner
4:45 Why This System Fails
6:45 Using a More Consistent Workflow
12:26 Building a Consistent Node Tree
14:25 Why Your Primary Tools Matter
21:25 Working with Power Windows & Secondaries
25:35 Beginner vs Systematic Grading Results
26:28 Conclusion & Next Steps
