>what modules do you like the mostfilmic, color zones, lut3d + HaldCLUT film simulations
>what modules do you hatespot removal, I just found out about retouch though
>what modules do you not even know what it's supposed to do There are plenty that I haven't used. The levels modules are probably the most popular that I've never touched.
>histogram or waveformHistogram is easier for quick exposure adjustments. Waveform for more detailed work / catching clipped colors.
>how autistic do you get with masksI try to limit myself to adjusting exposure on eyes and graduated density.
>why does the profiled de-noise turn every image into blurry baby pooBecause they made the worst settings default for some reason
>tips + tricksUse wavelets + color blending for denoise. It'll remove the color noise, which is the actual ugly noise.
Also learn how to use filmic instead of base curve. You'll get much better results.
>>3766598I think it's explained best here
https://www.darktable.org/2013/12/of-histograms-and-waveforms/Basically, up / down is your intensity, left / right is your position in the picture.