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A colorist is more than software. Grading is an art, science, and business. We cover all three.
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Welcome to iColorist, home of the International Colorist Academy
Everything color, from working colorists
One-on-one tutorials
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.
Live classes - IRL & virtual
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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Tailored curriculums
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.
On-demand courses
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.
Specialised consultations
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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The 2026 IBC Mixer is ON!
Mark your calendar now. The IBC Mixer will take place on Saturday, September 12, 2026 in Amsterdam.
Details and registration here.
Saturday, September 12 • 6 PM – 11 PM
Arti et Amicitiae
112 Rokin
1012 LB Amsterdam
AGENDA
06:00 PM – 07:00 PM: Dinner
07:00 PM: General entry
08:00 PM – 08:30 PM: The Big Color Quiz (The famous Color Quiz will be held live in teams.)
08:30 PM – 09:00 PM: The Raffle (With prizes from our lovely sponsors – just put your ticket in the ballot box of your choice.)
09:00 PM – 12:00 AM: Party time
We sit with you from your first time to your latest challenge
We exist to preserve and pass on decades of hard-earned industry knowledge, and share the innovations of today and tomorrow.
Color grading is an evolving and disparate discipline. We are still a rare breed, and with so few of us so far apart, colorists build up a wealth of knowledge over the course of their working lives – only for it to be lost when they retire.
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.
What we are
iColorist is the original international academy for all things color grading
We grow and transfer industry knowledge of hard and soft skills across the art, science, and business of color grading for anyone with a passion for learning – from first-timers to film pros.
iColorist helps you
Access experience
All instructors continue to work as well as teach, so training draws on current information and working experience.
Get support
We host collaboration & networking – virtually & through the world’s only global colorist mixers & summit. Alumni contact us for support and advice – for life.
Get the job
We mentor you, and help you excel – through industry and class discounts; crucial updates; and adding you to a searchable database of certified colorists.
Upskill fast
We keep classes small and guarantee one-on-one time. We offer individualized, interactive, collaborative learning that can be customized for projects or organizations.
Stay up-to-date
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.
That’s why we’ve been industry professionals’ go-to trainers for over a decade.
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Who we help
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.
What your peers say
Our classes cover
Color Management
Color Theory
Resolve Grading
For Job Roles
For Job Roles
Audio Engineer – Cinematographer – Colorist – Director – DIT – Editor – Restoration Artist – Vlogger – VFX
Our Sponsors
We work with the best to move the industry forward. They sponsor us to support industry training and knowledge. We work with them as beta testers and industry leaders to advance product development.
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International Colorist Academy welcomes new instructors for 2025
International Colorist Academy (iColorist) has announced the appointment of three new instructors in 2025, expanding local classes to Sweden, Taiwan and the Philippines. We’re delighted to be able to offer our classes in more regions and languages, as the demand for expert and efficacious training in all things post-production continues apace.
