This course is designed for industry professionals, assistant colorists, and newer colorists. It covers colorist theory and a detailed look at color tools. It also suggests grading strategies and session management techniques. The course content is not system specific and is useful for using and comparing all grading systems. Laptop systems are welcome in the class. Participants are encouraged to bring frames or clips to discuss during the class.
The first day covers colorist theories and explains the physical, psychological and cultural aspects of seeing. This leads to an understanding of how influential visual clues are in audience reaction and emotion. The course then examines the film, video and graphics and camera raw color tools that are available and how, when and why they might be used. We then cover best practices for color managed workflows and session management. You will learn about scene referred workflows, ACES, UHD, and HDR.
NOTE: This class is recognized by the Motion Picture Editors Guild and their members are eligible to get two thirds of cost of the class reimbursed through Contract Services. More information at www.csatf.org. You must apply to them and be pre-approved in order to qualify for reimbursement.
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You Will Learn
- How we perceive and react to color
- The truth about resolution, bit depth and dynamic range
- Ways to work with log and linear grades
- How colorists make an image look great
- Why primary tools are actually different on every system
- Which techniques are most effective for secondary grading
- What you can do to protect image quality
- How to work faster
- Ways to use DI workflows
- How to work with clients
Certificates
All students on this course receive an ICA Certificate.