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ACCESS

5 Weeks

DURATION

Cohort

TYPE

Weekly

INTERVAL

$149-$349

PRICE

High impact techniques, taught in this course, have the potential to elevate image quality, accelerate post-production and enable productions to deliver simultaneously to SDR and HDR display devices. Participants will learn how to get the most out of modern digital cameras and be able to take full control over the image. Learn how to deploy various color management techniques to a whole spectrum of productions, from live transmissions to high-end feature film shows. As a bonus module, we focus on cinematographers and how they can best manage color-managed workflow and set the right level of expectation from their DITs, Dailies Colorist, Supervising Colorist, and Color Scientist.

At the end of this 5-week training program, participants will have full knowledge and gain practical experience of controlling and creating their looks using the latest tools and techniques available today.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • How color management works in practice
  • How to link camera exposure to bit code values of captured files
  • How to control and measure captured signal values
  • How to calibrate camera using standard color checker card
  • How to create standard display transforms
  • How to add a creative look to display transform
  • How to use primary color correction and CDL
  • What is a 3D LUT and how to use it correctly
  • Step by step process of color management from set to final grade
  • Theory and practice of advanced color management
  • The functionality of the Input and Output Device transforms
  • How to work in SDR and HDR simultaneously
  • How to emulate film stock looks
  • A Step by step process of advanced color management from set to final grade
  • What is ACES, and how it works
  • What variants of ACES we have and when to use them
  • What are the main elements of ACES color management
  • How to use ACES on-set
  • How to use ACES for final grading
  • How to use ACES for VFX
  • How to archive with ACES
  • What are LMTs and how to create them
  • What are common issues and how to avoid them

For whom is this course recommended to

We recommend it to Cinematographers wanting to explore the possibilities that digital cinematography opens and that go far beyond traditional techniques thought at film schools. DITs wanting to advance their careers beyond data management tasks. Filmmakers who want to learn all about color and the possibilities they have. Colorists wanting to advance their knowledge and learn how to expand their role beyond final color correction and get involved in the process of look creation early.

Digital Cinematography Fundamentals

GET A THOROUGH UNDERSTANDING OF THE DIGITAL IMAGE PROCESSING PATH FROM THE FILM SET TO FINAL DELIVERY

Color Managed Workflow

GET TO KNOW THE PROCESS OF COLOR MANAGEMENT THAT AUTOMATES DIGITAL IMAGE POST-PROCESSING.

Advanced Color Managed Workflow

GAIN THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE OF ADVANCED COLOR MANAGEMENT IN FILM AND TV PRODUCTIONS.

ACES Color Managed Workflow

LEARN HOW TO USE INDUSTRY-STANDARD COLOR MANAGEMENT PIPELINE BASED ON MULTI-FORMAT, SDR/HDR, DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS.

Color Pipeline Design

LEARN HOW TO DESIGN COLOR PROCESSING PIPELINES DEPENDING ON YOUR PARTICULAR NEEDS AND WORKFLOW SITUATIONS.

Five Week Schedule. A mix of live classes and pre-recorded tutorials and Practical Assignments

  • Create a custom monitoring LUT using a test camera shot to measure and calibrate its output to REC709 values

  • Create a look based on Kodak 5219 Vision 3 and deliver it ready-to-view on SDR and HDR display devices

  • Develop a creative look as ACEScct LMT and VFX display LUT

EVERY MONDAY JUNE 10 - JULY 8

Choose you payment plan

Please select from one of two payment options

SMPTE CMW

$149

MEMEBERS

5 week courses

  • Live Instruction Classes

  • Four Practical Assignments

  • Access to Class Recordings

  • Access to Look Designer

  • SMPTE Certificate

SMPTE CMW

$349

NON MEMBERS

5 week courses

  • Live Instruction Classes

  • Four Practical Assignments

  • Access to Class Recordings

  • Access to Look Designer

  • SMPTE Certificate

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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