CT323: Look Development and Color Grading
This series of six (6) three-hour live online classes is a follow up to our CT123 course or our CT223 course. You do not have to complete either CT123 or CT223 before taking this class.
This series is ideal for directors, cinematographers, DITs, post supervisors, editors, VFX artists, conform artists, colorists, assistant colorists, and anyone else interested in knowing more about color grading and daVinci Resolve. This series builds on the color knowledge of our CT123 course and the fundamentals of our CT223 course to unleash the final color skills needed to elevate the visual impact of the footage. We subtlely manipulate colors, contrast, and saturation to breathe life into the imagery and immerse the audience in captivating visual narratives.
The series begins by explaining the allure of the film look and the elements that contribute to it. We continue by exploring tools that isolate and spatial tools that go beyond the realm of LUTs. The focus is always on practical applications.
Students that take at the complete series of six classes receive an ICA certificate. Each class will be recorded and made available to participants and to those who could not attend the live session.
Class 13 — Film Print Emulation (FPE): The Look of film is still a major influence. See how digital processing can be more like film than film
Class 14 — The Varnish: Learn about selective tools and how put them to good use
Class 15 — Skin and Sky: Learn how to refine skin and sky and about other frequently requested techniques
Class 16 — HDR and SDR: The future is looking brighter but is that all there is to it?
Class 17 — HDR Grading: Boldly explore the new frontiers
Class 18 — Dolby Vision: Learn the wonders of Dolby Vision
You will learn:
Film Print Emulation (FPE)
Color harmonies
Tools that isolate
LUTs, OFX, and plugins
Secrets to fix skin, sky, and other common requests
Differences between SDR and HDR grading
Different flavors of HDR
Dolby Vision tools