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Are You a Beginner, Intermediate, or Pro Colorist? Find Out!
Jan 19, 2025
Are You a Beginner, Intermediate, or Pro Colorist? Find Out!
Jan 19, 2025

Explore the beginner, intermediate, and pro stages of color grading. Learn essential techniques, tools, and workflows to elevate your skills.

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Jan 19, 2025
How to save Hours when Shot Matching with THIS Pro Hack
Jan 16, 2025
How to save Hours when Shot Matching with THIS Pro Hack
Jan 16, 2025

Streamline your color grading process with this shot-matching pro hack. Learn how to use group clips in DaVinci Resolve to match shots faster and ensure seamless consistency across sequences.

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Jan 16, 2025
Hanumankind Big Dawgs GRADING is INSANE!!
Jan 16, 2025
Color Grading Basics
Hanumankind Big Dawgs GRADING is INSANE!!
Jan 16, 2025
Color Grading Basics

Dive into the world of Hanumankind's Big Dawgs and uncover the secrets behind its incredible color grading. From monochromatic tones to detailed highlights, we’ll break it all down step by step.

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Jan 16, 2025
Color Grading Basics
The Real Reason Your Vignettes Are Ruining Your Shots
Jan 15, 2025
Color Grading Basics
The Real Reason Your Vignettes Are Ruining Your Shots
Jan 15, 2025
Color Grading Basics

Fix your vignettes with this guide to professional techniques in DaVinci Resolve. Avoid common beginner mistakes and master subtle, cinematic effects with ease.

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Jan 15, 2025
Color Grading Basics
Learn the Most Employable Look as a Colorist
Jan 15, 2025
Color Grading Basics
Learn the Most Employable Look as a Colorist
Jan 15, 2025
Color Grading Basics

Discover how to achieve the clean white look, a must-have skill for colorists. Compare traditional and refined methods using QT Tools for a polished, balanced result.

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Jan 15, 2025
Color Grading Basics
Stop Ruining Your Grades with Incorrect Black Levels
Jan 14, 2025
Color Grading Basics
Stop Ruining Your Grades with Incorrect Black Levels
Jan 14, 2025
Color Grading Basics

Master color grading with pro techniques! Learn split toning in DaVinci Resolve, top budget monitors, and setting black levels for SDR content.

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Jan 14, 2025
Color Grading Basics
I'm in Love - DEFOCUS - DaVinci Resolve 19 OFX
Jan 10, 2025
Color Grading Basics
I'm in Love - DEFOCUS - DaVinci Resolve 19 OFX
Jan 10, 2025
Color Grading Basics

Recreate iconic Hollywood bokeh with DaVinci Resolve’s Defocus Background OFX. Achieve cinematic softness and depth with practical post-production techniques.

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Jan 10, 2025
Color Grading Basics
Creating Hollywood Looks Just Got Easier
Jan 10, 2025
Creating Hollywood Looks Just Got Easier
Jan 10, 2025

Discover Qazi's Toolkit for DaVinci Resolve—a comprehensive bundle with advanced tools like QT Charts and Look DNA to create stunning Hollywood-style looks.

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Jan 10, 2025
A Decade Old Plugin Beats Resolve's AI Noise Reduction
Jan 2, 2025
Color Grading Basics
A Decade Old Plugin Beats Resolve's AI Noise Reduction
Jan 2, 2025
Color Grading Basics

Discover why Neat Video, a decade-old noise reduction plugin, outperforms DaVinci Resolve's latest AI-based UltraNR. Learn how to achieve professional results with advanced techniques, compare methods, and optimize performance for flawless footage.

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Jan 2, 2025
Color Grading Basics
If you’re a Beginner, Use THIS Node Tree
Jan 2, 2025
Color Grading Basics
If you’re a Beginner, Use THIS Node Tree
Jan 2, 2025
Color Grading Basics

Mastering color grading doesn’t have to be complicated. With just seven essential nodes, you can create professional-grade results while maintaining a streamlined workflow. From setting the tone with the IDT (Input Device Transform) to adding cinematic textures, this guide covers everything you need to get started.

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Jan 2, 2025
Color Grading Basics
Recreating the Grade for Barbie in Resolve
Jul 20, 2023
Popular Movie Looks
Recreating the Grade for Barbie in Resolve
Jul 20, 2023
Popular Movie Looks

So there was a lot of back and forth that went into doing this tutorial and you will see. The first thing we are going to do is take the trailer and analyze it so you can really see what’s happening, then we will apply all of that to our shot.

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Jul 20, 2023
Popular Movie Looks
Dos and Don'ts of Working with the Kodak 2383 LUT
Jul 17, 2023
Color Grading Basics
Dos and Don'ts of Working with the Kodak 2383 LUT
Jul 17, 2023
Color Grading Basics

One of the biggest mistakes people make when they start grading in Resolve, is that they think you can put the grade however you want. That’s wrong and I will prove it to you in this video.

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Jul 17, 2023
Color Grading Basics
DaVinci Resolve Basics: Start with This Node Tree
Jul 3, 2023
Color Grading Basics
DaVinci Resolve Basics: Start with This Node Tree
Jul 3, 2023
Color Grading Basics

What’s going on Qaznation! Today we are discussing the basic node tree you should start with. Imagine you’re day one, just downloaded Resolve and you go into the color page, this is the node tree you need.

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Jul 3, 2023
Color Grading Basics
Common Color Grading Mistakes Among Beginners
Jun 23, 2023
Color Grading Basics
Common Color Grading Mistakes Among Beginners
Jun 23, 2023
Color Grading Basics

The mistakes I’m going to cover in this one are inevitable. I’ve made these, friends and others who make these mistakes. I’m going to show you the mistakes and the solution.

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Jun 23, 2023
Color Grading Basics
Here's How to Grade iPhone Footage in Resolve
Jun 20, 2023
Here's How to Grade iPhone Footage in Resolve
Jun 20, 2023

So shooting on small cameras or iPhones was frowned upon in the film industry, but that’s not the case anymore with movies like The Creator and such. Even businesses are filming things on their phones.

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Jun 20, 2023
3 Key Uses of the GLOW FX in Resolve
Jun 15, 2023
Color Grading Basics
3 Key Uses of the GLOW FX in Resolve
Jun 15, 2023
Color Grading Basics

Alright, so this video is showing you 3 completely different ways to use the glow FX in resolve. Now the looks are already created because I wanted to focus on the real agenda for the video.

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Jun 15, 2023
Color Grading Basics
Sony 8-Bit to Kodak 250D Film Look - Re-Grading YOUR Footage
Apr 14, 2023
Re-Grading YOUR Footage
Sony 8-Bit to Kodak 250D Film Look - Re-Grading YOUR Footage
Apr 14, 2023
Re-Grading YOUR Footage

Welcome to episode two of re-grading your footage! In this series, I will re-grade your footage based on the description based on your client, then compare to your grade. Here is the description of this shot:

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Apr 14, 2023
Re-Grading YOUR Footage
How Far Can You Push Sony ZV-E1 Footage in DaVinci Resolve?
Mar 29, 2023
Color Grading Basics
How Far Can You Push Sony ZV-E1 Footage in DaVinci Resolve?
Mar 29, 2023
Color Grading Basics

Technology is getting so small and the quality is getting higher. So let’s see how the new vlogger camera from Sony is in Resolve. Let’s take a look at the rumored specs.

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Mar 29, 2023
Color Grading Basics
Kodak 2383 Film Look - Re-Grading YOUR Footage
Mar 20, 2023
Re-Grading YOUR Footage
Kodak 2383 Film Look - Re-Grading YOUR Footage
Mar 20, 2023
Re-Grading YOUR Footage

What’s going on Qaznation! Today we are starting a new series called Re-Grading YOUR Footage, where I will grade the footage based on the client’s request and then compare it to your grade. So let’s get into it.

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Mar 20, 2023
Re-Grading YOUR Footage
The Art of Color Grading in The Last of Us
Mar 16, 2023
Color Grading Explained
The Art of Color Grading in The Last of Us
Mar 16, 2023
Color Grading Explained

HBO knocked it out of the park with their adaptation of one of the most popular video games of all time: The Last of Us. This show is a straight 10 and I don’t give out 10s easily.

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Mar 16, 2023
Color Grading Explained
Pro Colorist Grades Fujifilm XT4 Footage - Is it better than Sony?
Jan 12, 2023
Color Grading Basics
Pro Colorist Grades Fujifilm XT4 Footage - Is it better than Sony?
Jan 12, 2023
Color Grading Basics

What’s going on Qaznation! Welcome back to another epic tutorial! Today we are covering a topic that tons of people have requested from me: Fujifilm XT-4 footage.

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Jan 12, 2023
Color Grading Basics
GOT vs HOTD Look - Which one is better?
Jan 4, 2023
Color Grading Basics
GOT vs HOTD Look - Which one is better?
Jan 4, 2023
Color Grading Basics

This one is going to be a fun one because it’s a face-off! This is the first time I am doing a breakdown, but this time it will be a face-off between Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon. It’s going to be my two cents and which I prefer.

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Jan 4, 2023
Color Grading Basics
Eliminate Slo-mo Flicker with Just One Click! - DaVinci Resolve Tutorial Category: Short Burst Value
Jan 1, 2023
Short Burst Value
Eliminate Slo-mo Flicker with Just One Click! - DaVinci Resolve Tutorial Category: Short Burst Value
Jan 1, 2023
Short Burst Value

What’s going on Qazman Fam! Hope you are having a great start to your New Year. Today we are talking about how to eliminate slo-mo flicker with one click!

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Jan 1, 2023
Short Burst Value
Take Your Video from Bland to Bold | Sick Resolve Tips
Dec 22, 2022
Color Grading Basics
Take Your Video from Bland to Bold | Sick Resolve Tips
Dec 22, 2022
Color Grading Basics

What’s going on everyone! Welcome to another amazing tutorial. Now, context is king. What’s more important is making eye-catching images. That will not change. That is our primary job.

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Dec 22, 2022
Color Grading Basics
Can you get Hollywood looks with the Panasonic GH6?
Dec 16, 2022
Color Grading Basics
Can you get Hollywood looks with the Panasonic GH6?
Dec 16, 2022
Color Grading Basics

 You all have been asking me to do tutorials with prosumer level cameras, and today we have this amazing video on the Panasonic GH6!

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Dec 16, 2022
Color Grading Basics
Create The Perfect SPORTS Look In Minutes | DaVinci Resolve 18 Tutorial
Dec 9, 2022
Color Grading Basics
Create The Perfect SPORTS Look In Minutes | DaVinci Resolve 18 Tutorial
Dec 9, 2022
Color Grading Basics

What’s going on everyone! Welcome to yet another epic tutorial. Today we are talking about how to get the perfect sports look!

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Dec 9, 2022
Color Grading Basics
Instagram Reel Export Settings for DaVinci Resolve | Upload High-Quality Videos
Dec 1, 2022
Color Grading Basics
Instagram Reel Export Settings for DaVinci Resolve | Upload High-Quality Videos
Dec 1, 2022
Color Grading Basics

What’s going on everyone! Welcome back to yet another epic video and today we are talking about how to get high quality uploads for Instagram. A lot of people see something different inside Resolve compared to what they get on Instagram. So today we are going to answer that.

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Dec 1, 2022
Color Grading Basics
This Tool Can Fix ANY Underexposed Shot - No Exceptions!! DaVinci Resolve
Nov 28, 2022
Color Grading Basics
This Tool Can Fix ANY Underexposed Shot - No Exceptions!! DaVinci Resolve
Nov 28, 2022
Color Grading Basics

What’s going on everyone. Today’s video is a little bit different from my normal videos, but it is important nonetheless. 2020 was one of the craziest years that we’ve experienced.

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Nov 28, 2022
Color Grading Basics
How to Shorten Your Learning Curve when Grading
Nov 17, 2022
Color Grading Basics
How to Shorten Your Learning Curve when Grading
Nov 17, 2022
Color Grading Basics

 I’m sure you’ve heard the saying, “Good artists copy, great ones steal.” Today we are going to teach you how to be great. In other words, stop being a consumer.

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Nov 17, 2022
Color Grading Basics
Pro Colorist Grades Sony A7R V Footage - Is it any good?
Nov 11, 2022
Color Grading Basics
Pro Colorist Grades Sony A7R V Footage - Is it any good?
Nov 11, 2022
Color Grading Basics

 What’s going on Qaznation! Today we are going to be pushing Sony A7R V footage to its limits.

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Nov 11, 2022
Color Grading Basics

 

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