Color Grading for Filmmakers

March 28

START

1 Week

DURATION

Level 1

CERTIFICATION

Foundation

TYPE

$199.00

PRICE

Join freelance cinematographer and colorist Filippo Cinotti, as he teaches you how to take control of the color grading process using DaVinci Resolve. This course is perfect for filmmakers who want to capture great images and enhance them through color grading without spending years learning the art of color grading.

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About

This course covers everything from setting up Davinci projects and color spaces to advanced techniques for creating specific looks and feels. You will learn how to move timelines from Premiere to Davinci, navigate the DaVinci interface, and use the color pages, nodes, and other tools necessary for a professional workflow. With tips and tricks for efficient grading workflows, this course will give you the skills and knowledge to enhance your film projects with professional-grade visuals.

In addition, this course offers a unique opportunity to work on an actual production shot by Filippoi. You will take the production from a locked edit all the way to a finished master, exported and ready for online distribution. Filippo will be with you every step of the way, guiding you through the process with hands-on, step-by-step instruction. This practical experience will provide you with invaluable knowledge and skills that can be applied to your own future projects.

What you will learn

MODULE 1

Conforming / Premiere & Davinci Resolve

Correctly exporting timelines from Premiere Pro
Footage overview
Importing timelines in Davinci Resolve
Importing timelines in Davinci Resolve with the Scene Cut Detector
Conforming Media
Preparing a timeline for the Color Grading Pipeline

Conforming / Premiere & Davinci Resolve

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MODULE 2

Davinci Resolve Color Page

Davinci Resolve Color Page Overview
How nodes works
Davinci Resolve tool A
Davinci Resolve tool B
Davinci Resolve tool C
Davinci Resolve tool D
Davinci Resolve Color Management
Creating Groups
Balancing / Correcting the Timeline
Approaches to the Grading
Creating the Structure

Davinci Resolve Color Page

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MODULE 3

Color Grading in Davinci Resolve

Look Designer overview
Creating Look Designer proper Node Structure
Integrating Look Designer in your Node-tree
Look Designer scene & display referred

Color Grading in Davinci Resolve

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MODULE 4

Finishing techniques

Windows
Secondaries
Re-formating
Exporting for Broadcast
Exporting for Web

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HOW YOU WILL TRAIN

Live Remote Classroom

Live remote classroom lesson that gets recorded in case you can’t attend.

Pre-Recorded Tutorials

Deep Dives, Software Training, Film Theory Studies at your own pace.

Self Study

Implementing new techniques following pre-recorded tutorials.

Practical Assignments

Design and submit four practical assignments.

Forums

Discuss, meet and share with fellow colorists from around the world.

Live Q&A

Live Questions and Answers and discussions of Student Assignments.

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE

This course is perfect for filmmakers of all levels who want to take control of their color-grading process and learn how to create professional-grade visuals. Whether you are a beginner looking to learn the basics or an experienced filmmaker seeking to enhance your skills, this course offers comprehensive instruction on using Davinci Resolve for color grading. With hands-on experience working on actual production, you will gain practical skills that can be applied to your own projects

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Hey!

I Am Filippo Cinotti

A Freelance cinematographer and colorist, and I
shoot and color grades my own productions, working for major brands worldwide. I started my career as a freelance Filmmaker in 2008. After a few years in the industry working as MOVI Operator, I expanded my skillset and developed and distinct style that led me to start my own production company Plasma, based in Italy.

To Register for the Course

Please select from one of two options

Masterclass

$289 $199

single payment

One-week cohort training program. Work in a group mentored by instructor colorist.

  • 2 Live Stream Classrooms

    Tuesday and Friday at 10 am PST

  • 4 Module Training

  • Practical Assignment

    Color Grade and Deliver finished production

  • Certificate

Winter Pass

$750

single payment or $250/mo with 3 month payment program

Six months training program with all Foundation courses and all Masterclasses and all Seminars in value of more than $2800

  • Fundamentals of Digital Color Processing

  • Color Grading in Theory and Practice

  • Commercials Masterclass

  • Feature Film Masterclass

  • HDR Masterclass

  • Look Design Masterclass

  • Summer Look Academy 2023

By Registering to the Course

GET discounts on software

Colourlab Ai
Look Designer
Grainlab
Lattice
Artgrid and Artlist
Nobe Omniscope

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COMMUNITY

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FAQ

What is cohort training program

This is a type. of training program where you work in a group to pre-defined schedule. We have found this to be the most effective way of learning.

I am not able to attend live stream classrooms, can watch it later?

If you are not able to attend live sessions, you are going to be able to watch recording later. A few hours after the live session has finished, we will upload recording that you can watch anytime it suits you.

How long will I have access to class materials?

This class is going to be available for the lifetime it will not expire. You will be able to login into your account, click on seminar title and rewatch it any time you like.

Do I need to be a member to attend?

You don't need any specific membership. The moment you enrol into this seminar you will automatically become a member of our professional colorist community.

Will I be able to ask questions if something is not clear?

Yes, this is a fully interactive masterclass and you will be able to ask questions and get answers via chat or by unmuting your microphone when prompted by seminar coordinator.

How can I interact with other attendees or ask questions at later stage?

After you join, you will receive a pdf with instructions on how to join our Discord community, where you will be able to communicate with other members.

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