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The video delves into the gamma shift issues encountered with Apple devices, particularly when using DaVinci Resolve for video editing and exporting. The speaker, Matel, identifies Rec 709 gamma 2.4 as a generally effective color space for online content but notes problems with its appearance on QuickTime and YouTube. To resolve inconsistencies, the speaker recommends switching to Rec 709a, which provides a more uniform look across QuickTime, YouTube, and VLC, especially for Apple devices. Emphasizing workflow strategies, Matel suggests starting with Rec 709 gamma 2.4 for initial grading and then tweaking settings for final outputs, ensuring consistency across different viewing platforms. The importance of tailoring exports for different mediums while maintaining intended visual fidelity is highlighted, particularly when dealing with client projects and online uploads. The video concludes with a call for viewer feedback, underscoring the necessity of continuous adjustment to achieve the best results in varied viewing environments.
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In this segment of the video, Matel discusses the gamma shift issue commonly encountered with Apple devices, particularly in DaVinci Resolve. This issue causes exported files to appear different in QuickTime and somewhat washed out on YouTube. Matel shares his solution, which involves setting the timeline color space to Rec 709 gamma 2.4 in DaVinci Resolve. He emphasizes that this configuration works well for online delivery but may not be suitable for TV or cinema. He also explains his workflow, which includes editing, grading, and exporting the video with color space and gamma tags set to “same as project.” Despite not using high-end calibrated displays, Matel finds this method provides accurate results in VLC and DaVinci Resolve, although issues persist with QuickTime.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker addresses the issue of gamma shifts when using different viewing platforms such as QuickTime and YouTube. They explain that Gamma 2.4, often used in their workflow, can appear overly dark and crunchy on QuickTime, causing discrepancies when files are sent to clients who may use QuickTime for viewing. As a solution, the speaker suggests using VLC for accurate viewing. For content going online, particularly on YouTube, the Gamma 2.4 profile appears washed out compared to the reference profile.
To tackle this, the speaker introduces the Rec. 709a workflow, a gamma and color space standard that ensures consistent image appearance across QuickTime and YouTube. They demonstrate configuring preferences in DaVinci Resolve to use Rec. 709a, leading to a consistent look in QuickTime, YouTube, and VLC. However, they note that this solution is primarily effective for Apple devices, and adjustments might be necessary during the color grading process to maintain consistency across different playing environments.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses addressing issues with color grading and file output for client projects, specifically focusing on Rec. 709 color space and gamma settings. They highlight the common problem of saturation shifts when exporting files, which may look different on other devices. To avoid discrepancies, the speaker proposes two solutions: starting with Rec. 709 gamma 2.4 for grading and producing a master file for the client, then creating an adjusted online version. They demonstrate the process by showing how to toggle settings, adjust highlights and saturation, and save these adjustments as timeline nodes. This ensures the final output maintains the intended appearance.
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In this segment, the speaker discusses the workflow for grading videos using Rec 709 and the Mac display toggle, emphasizing that it allows for consistent image quality on YouTube. They explain that while separate files are necessary for clients and online platforms, using the Rec 709 Mac display setting can streamline the process when the content is solely for online use. The speaker prefers grading in 2.4 gamma and then switching to Rec 709A for YouTube exports. They note that a single master file won’t be universally compatible across VLC, QuickTime, and online platforms. The speaker invites audience feedback in the comments and concludes the video.