FREE Davinci Resolve Basic Node Tree
Set your color grading workflow in motion with this FREE Basic Node Tree for DaVinci Resolve.
This ready-to-use setup comes with preconfigured Halation and Grain custom settings—perfect for creating film emulations. Disable those, and it’s ready to go for any of your projects.
FREE download this fixed node tree for DaVinci and cut down your time spent grading.
Why You'll Love This
- Cuts down the time you spend on color grading.
- Super easy to use—no unnecessary nodes to slow you down.
- Includes custom halation and film grain effects for a film-like finish.
The Node Tree Structure
Temperature - Adjust the overall image temperature and tonality by increasing or lowering the Kelvin value.
Contrast - Drag and drop the desired film contrast effect and adjust the S-curve as needed.
Saturation - Adjust the overall image saturation. Increase for more pop or decrease for a subtle effect.
Film Color - Drag and drop the desired film color settings, and further adjust if necessary. All settings are located in the menus: Hue vs Hue, Hue vs Sat, and Hue vs Lum. Check the frame grab folder to see how each color is affected and the results you might achieve.
Halation - Apply the halation effect. Custom settings are loaded by default, but you can adjust them to your liking.
Grain - Add a film grain effect. Custom settings are loaded by default, but further adjustments can be made based on your preferences.
So, whether you're going for a film look or just grading log footage, this node tree is a great place to start.
What's Included in this FREE DaVinci Resolve Node
- A ready-to-use node structure for smooth and efficient color grading.
- Custom halation and film grain settings for authentic film texture.
How to import a node tree in DaVinci Resolve?
It’s super easy to import a node tree into DaVinci Resolve—just follow these steps:
- Download the node tree file.
- Open DaVinci Resolve and head over to your Color workspace.
- In the top left corner, click on the PowerGrades panel (you'll find it in the Gallery tab).
- Drag and drop the node tree file into the PowerGrades section.
- Once it’s there, right-click on the node tree and hit "Apply" or just drag it onto your timeline’s clip.
Boom! Your node tree is now ready to go. You can tweak the settings from so it suits your video footage. Have fun!
