DaVinci Resolve Power Windows - The Secret to Crafting Dynamic Scenes

In this video, I share how to utilize power windows in DaVinci Resolve to relight a scene, direct viewers attention, and create more dynamic and engaging shots. Power windows have many uses in Resolve, but one of the most powerful applications is to make localized exposure, contrast and saturation adjustments.

I'll cover how to set them up, how to make exposure adjustments, how to track windows onto a shot, and common mistakes to avoid when using them.

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00:00 - Intro
00:59 - Cinematic Decision Making
02:24 - Power Window Palette
04:59 - Parralel Nodes
05:43 - Shot 1
12:16 - Shot 2
22:11 - Shot 3
28:28 - Timeline Level Vignette
29:18 - Closing Thoughts

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[swanbarra]

Cinematic = Intentional. This is the best piece of advice any person working on video needs to hear. Youtube has done a very bad job at portraying cinematic image as a genre or a technique but this is by far the best way to describe that word. Thank You

[johnstamw]

Even for me as a total beginner colorist this makes perfect sense. Thanks for making it less scary!!

[BSRWeddingFilms]

This was outstanding, thank you. I learned a lot more about power windows today.

[collinbedard]

My DUDE! Thank you for not putting your knowledge behind a massive paywall. Your videos are inspiring and encouraging. Thanks for sharing

[chuan-kangshih]

Very good. Cinematic means intentional. This makes a lot of sense. So many people are throwing this word around without any idea what it means. I got the impression from those people that this term meant the look of the analog film age, as opposed to that of our digital era. I cannot accept their pursuit at all. Now with this new definition of “cinematic, ” I have no problem with the idea behind this term any more. But I will simply say “intentional” instead of attempting anything that sounds more fancy and confusing.

[AvinovFilms]

1st location at the beginning is in Kyiv, Ukraine. Nice to see my home town

[owfilm]

You took the time to mention what to do and why to do it. For me it was a strong plus. This was very good to me and i will follow you on Youtube. Ok one more thing. Your tempo when talking was pleasing to me. Many on Youtube ar talking as a machine guns - you did not. So, thanks a lot! Ola

[robbyg]

It's nice to see good techiques from developing photography applied to cinematic material. Thanks for your Resolve tips. Greetings, Rob.

[BackroadExploits]

I know I don't have time for this for my ordinary videos but if I do decide to produce something special, I will be back to referring to this. Amazing nuances! Really shows off the power of this amazing program we've come to love, Davinci Resolve. Thanks for sharing your artistry.

[TrogART]

Cool, it's 'Lightroom' in DaVinci, I'm in! In the process of getting my head round this software, very familiar with photography and this gels with me.

[bartlomiejkaczynski]

thank you mate. Great video! is there any video what will explain where i should use lift/gamma/gain/offset wheels? I cannot find anything, and I can see you use them for different type of work... Have a good day!

[MariusGerome]

I'm not a fan of those "dramatic" things, but overall; nice video! very helpful

[angelthman]

Is there a way to nudge mask points/vertices with a shortcut key?

[aybee]

Me, with little experience, learned a lot. Especialy working with pivot and contrast this way is very interesting. Thank`s for this one.

[wildpatagoniafilms]

Excellent pst mate! Love the way you take your time to explain the ins & outs without rushing through like if you were high on coke like most you tubers do which I find very childish and dumb! Also I like the fact you do all these corrections using mainly the Primary color wheels! I am loving Resolve, (coming from Premiere...) I 'd love to see a post about using all the different wheels in the color page and the difference between them: primaries, LOg.. HDR... and go through each specific slider within each... oh man that would be such an amazing post if you could! ;D Thanks again!

[TheFaustianMan]

loool this is dumb! NERD! I'm not learning this. I'll just shoot on my phone and swipe right while doing it!

[OkieEkoWardoyo]

Thanks so much Evan, i have just watched your video till the end. I pay attention to your 'Look node', sometimes, i try to add LUT to that node, but the result is crazy. You bring down the effect of LUT in key windows. Does it really works?

[adlous]

Watcehd many videos this one is totally worth it to watch Thank you i am beginner

[namithalokesh]

Thanks for the video Evan. I am not able to draw or highlight anything using power window, in the view even though my power window is activated I don't see anything getting highlighted please help me

[elxakiltse]

this is a masterclass that most places charge hundreds of dollars to watch. Exceptional! Thank you!