This course is the perfect starting point for anyone interested in discovering the magical world of color grading. This course promises to deliver a theoretical and practical knowledge of powerful concepts behind color grading, look creation, image control and process management.
About
The course focuses on the process of color grading in modern digital film and TV productions. It will answer a basic question of why we color grade and teach you how to build your first look. All techniques will be covered, from the first steps of using a 3-Way color corrector to secondaries and final master delivery. This masterclass is delivered by one of the industry’s most recognized trainer who has worked with the world’s biggest media enterprises and has lectured on an array of international film schools. His unique teaching method was developed and fine-tuned over the course of more than 20 years and is now delivered as online training for the first time.
All software and plugins necessary for the course will be provided free of charge.
What you will learn
MODULE 1
PREPARATION FOR COLOR GRADING
Equipment overview
Monitor Recommendation
Software overview
PREPARATION FOR COLOR GRADING
Book CourseMODULE 2
COLOR GRADING THEORY
What is Dynamic Range and why it matters
Image and Emotion
Story and Color
What are the elements of the look
Esthetic of Look and natural drive to equilibrium
Vocabulary - shadows, mid-tones, highlight, tint, hue, saturation
COLOR GRADING THEORY
Book CourseMODULE 3
COLOR GRADING IN PRACTICE - COLOURLAB
Advanced color science and how this works in Colourlab
Look Design using Colourlab
Scopes and Ed Lachman Zones
The Power of Primary
Printer Lights
Auto Exposure
Temperature
Contrast
Show LOOK
Combining CDL and LUT
COLOR GRADING IN PRACTICE - COLORLAB
Book CourseMODULE 4
COLOR GRADING IN PRACTICE - DAVINCI
Working in Log - Node structure
Color Space Transform
Look Designer OFX
Primary Grade - Lift Gamma Gain
Printer Lights
What are waveforms, histograms and scopes?
Ed Lachman Zones
The Power of Primary
Contrast
How Curves work
Temperature
Show LOOK
Combining CDL and LUT
Making a LUT, exporting LUTs and Looks
COLOR GRADING IN PRACTICE - DAVINCI
Book CourseMODULE 5
PRACTICAL LOOK DESIGN TECHNIQUES
Hipster looks
Cross process
Sci-Fi looks
Classic 80’s Kodak Print Look
Action Film Look
Film Noir
Classic black and white
Orange and Teal
Northern Flat look
Flashback looks
PRACTICAL LOOK DESIGN TECHNIQUES
Book CourseMODULE 6
FROM LOOK TO FINAL DELIVERY
Using qualifiers
Power Windows: Learn why you use them, not just how to use them
Tracking Windows with the auto tracker
Keyframing
Output Blanking
Render to Prores REC709 and Web H264 Master
FROM LOOK TO FINAL DELIVERY
WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE
To work in a creative role in our industry in the age of digital cinematography, it’s increasingly essential to understand the fundamentals and concepts behind color grading. This course is suited for anyone who wants to learn the hard-to-find secrets of color grading and practical steps used by professional colorists in a single course.
HOW YOU WILL TRAIN
Introduction Classroom
A pre-recoded Instructor-led classroom session.
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.
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Hey!
I Am Dado VALENTIC
Over the course of 20 years working as a colorist, color scientist, researcher, and lecturer, I contributed to the creation of many award-winning films and tv shows. I helped build careers of almost 10,000 professionals who have attended my training courses or lectures. In the constantly changing field of color grading and picture post-production, my mission is to provide individuals and businesses with the skills, latest tech and know-how to drive efficiency, speed, and creativity while delivering always better image quality.
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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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