Introduction to HDR
Do you really know what HDR is? This new on-demand course from fxphd, taught by Kevin Shaw, will help you master HDR, learn about HDR displays, and how to grade HDR content.
Podcast Episode S3 EP01: Walter Volpatto, Hollywood
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Walter is one of the world’s leading Color graders. He has coloured over 100 features including Green Book, Star Wars The Last Jedi, and Dunkirk. Walter is currently working for Company 3.
What we offer
Intro to HDR High Dynamic Range (HDR) has been available to consumers since 2016 and has been widely adopted in media and entertainment. But, do you really know what HDR is? This course, taught by Kevin Shaw, is much more than a tutorial. Structured classes will help you master HDR, learn about HDR displays, and…
The Future of HDR Cinema
Samsung Onyx HDR cinema screens display up to 500 nits. Colorist Kevin Shaw visits the Samsung showroom in Frankfurt to color grade on it and find out more.
A Diamond in the Rough
Kevin has been actively engaged in the introduction of HDR for several years. Now, there is a reference display less than a tenth the cost of its rivals.
Netflix and Beyond NZCS HDR evening
I was at The Rebel Fleet in Auckland recently talking about HDR in an evening we titled ‘Netflix and Beyond.’ This was attended by 80 NZCS members and interested industry people, we ran out of chairs and beer! David Paul NZCS lit a small…
IBC 2017 Review
This year was the 50th anniversary of the International Broadcast Convention and it was as lively and inspiring as ever! Over 57,000 visitors descended on Amsterdam, and enjoyed the networking, discovery and education of the show, day and night. Even the drizzle and wind could not dampen our spirits. For me the stand out trends…
HDR explained
High Dynamic Range (HDR) explained High Dynamic Range (HDR) displays are beginning to appear from several manufacturers. They are destined to revolutionise the entire viewing experience and deliver dramatically improved storytelling for audiences. I have been monitoring (excuse the pun) the technology progress and am now a firm advocate of the potential of HDR and of Dolby…
What I saw at IBC 2014
The most exciting thing I saw was the Free Viewpoint TV (FTV) holodeck. Yes! The technology that introduced Princess Leia to Luke Skywalker in1977 now exists in our own galaxy and can project holographic images right in front of you. I would say 3-D images but that term has been so badly abused and confused…
Kevin Shaw
About Kevin Kevin Shaw, CSI has been color grading for 30 years, lives in England, and works all over the world as a colorist, restoration specialist, technologist, consultant and instructor. Kevin is equally at home working on DI Feature productions, TV episodic programming and for three years headed up the BBC S&PP restoration team. Prior to the…