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A colorist is more than software. Grading is an art, science, and business. We cover all three.

Book a remote private session with a veteran expert to work through technology issues, recharge your creative mind, or fill a niche gap in your knowledge.
Just let us know what you need to get out of your time and we will pair you with a specialist working colorist that can help.
Regular small-group classes – learn from working colorists and long-time experts online or in a classroom.
Choose your length and topic, ask questions and level-up fast.
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Private, intensive group courses designed exactly for your organisation’s needs.
We can design a several day or several week curriculum to give your students or employees a crash course in color – from color theory to film looks to technical skills.
Want to learn at your own speed?
Get a series of classes for on set price and work through the course in your own time.
Courses include DaVinci Resolve and HDR.
Got a question or a problem you just can’t figure out? Ask the expert!
Book a customised consultation with our team on anything from workflows and setting up a room to achieving a look or tackling a transcode problem
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We were the first colorist academy, formed in 2009 to help colorists across the world advance the craft – building on the pioneering work that’s already been done, instead of starting from scratch.
A colorist is more than software. Grading is an art, science, and business. We cover all three.
All instructors continue to work as well as teach, so training draws on current information and working experience.
We host collaboration & networking – virtually & through the world’s only global colorist mixers & summit. Alumni contact us for support and advice – for life.
We mentor you, and help you excel – through industry and class discounts; crucial updates; and adding you to a searchable database of certified colorists.
We keep classes small and guarantee one-on-one time. We offer individualized, interactive, collaborative learning that can be customized for projects or organizations.
We partner with the best and biggest manufacturers to bring you tech advancements first. Each instructor has a close partnership with a major supplier to keep you at the cutting-edge.
We’ve helped over 10,000 people advance their skills. We teach students, universities, film schools, post-production houses, broadcasters, studios, and national archives.
We’ve trained people to start out, to change career, to refresh advanced skills, to grasp new technology, to reach a new understanding of color theory, to unlock new wells of creativity.
Our classes accelerate learning, helping you improve exponentially, because researching alone can take you only so far.

“This class showed me an invaluable skill in teaching me to use color to further advance the story I am trying to tell. Amazing!”
Ben Sloan
Colorado, USA
bsloan@uccs.edu
“Kevin has introduced me to a whole new way of looking at my colouring workflow. This is no small thing, it has to be said that kind of information can only be learned from this type of course, being taught by an industry professional who uses these techniques every day.”
Christopher Barnett
“I am a much better colorist now.”
Christian Müller
Switzerland
mueller@schnittplatz.ch
“Kevin Shaw is a tremendous teacher. He is approachable, knowledgable and genuinely cares about developing his students skills in a way that tailors to their learning desires.”
George Goodman
“It was great meeting you, Warren, and learning from the best. Thanks again for your patience. We’ll meet again in the near future.”
PT Alagan
Editor/Colorist
Mediacorp
Singapore
“Many, many thanks to you, Kevin, for the excellence and very high technical level and quality of your course!”
Jean Deppierraz
Switzerland
jean@sapristi.ch
“I want to thank you again personally for your Colorist Strategies course that I took back in February. It really made the difference in my last big grading project, both in commanding the room with some strong personalities as well as what kinds of tools I went for first. It wouldn’t have gone as smoothly or quickly had I not taken the ICA course when I did. Thank you again.”
Ben Starkey
USA
colorist@benstarkey.com
“Finding people with Kevin’s knowledge and experience in today’s ever expanding industry is a rare thing so take advantage of it if you can.”
Andy Fleury
UK
a.fleury@btinternet.com
“I must say that Kevin is a great lecturer. He is a highly experienced colourist, knowing how to transfer his knowledge and knowhow.”
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