• • APPLE COLOR v DAVINCI RESOLVE
    • Explains the differences between both software applications. We look at the hardware being used and an overview of each topic to be covered during the course.
  • BASIC COLOR THEORY
    • Looking at the waveform, vectorscope, and histogram. How different Colors interact with increased saturation/contrast and why some colors complement each other more than others. RGB v YUV correction
  • SETTING UP YOUR MACHINE AND YOUR ROOM
    • List management, storage and viewing options. What is the best grading environment?
  • PRIMARY CORRECTION
    • Lift, Gamma and Gain, or Black, Shadows and Highlights, what’s the difference, why and how to use each control
  • TERMS
    • Introduction to 10bit log, LUTs, 4:4:4, Pro Res, r3ds, Color Space
  • WHAT MAKES A GREAT COLORIST?
    • Some ICA ideas on how to maximise your ability and ways to get an edge on your competition.
• • SECONDARY CORRECTION
    • When and how to use secondaries.
  • POWER WINDOWS AND FX GRADING TOOLS
    • Learn the best way to use windows. Drawing shapes and using external mattes. Why use Plug ins and preset tools.
  • HOW TO APPROACH A GRADE
    • Where do we start and how long do we search for the “Look”. Planning your session. Get an insight into how a DI movie or TVC session evolves.
  • TELECINE AND GRADING HISTORY
    • Color Correction and Telecine/scanning machines in use today. Terms used in the grading room by directors.
  • LOOKS AND STYLES
    • Creating looks and styles to tell a story. How to get that special grade.
  • WORKING WITH DIGITAL MATERIAL
    • Film and digital material. What are the challenges and differences of grading both?
  • HANDS ON
    • Students will be encouraged to get on the main grading system and use the grading panel to try and recreate the looks and styles we have worked on. The student becomes the Colorist and the fellow classmates the clients!

“Colorist Strategies” is the first ever hands on Colorist training course in Asia.
Learn from a working Colorist with real world grading experience.