The bunch of Resolve 201 students arrived at 0930am Friday morning full of questions and expectation. 5 of them had just completed the Resolve 101 class with me during the previous 3 days, so were ready for a step up to the 201 level.
The Singapore 8
- Emilio Batungbacal , Pilipino owner operator, 20 year Colorist veteran
- ET Mallick, Pakistani Post Production owner/Colorist
- John Burkhart, American living in Singapore. University Lecturer
- Rivai Chen, Indonesian Colorist/Red Camera owner
- Sander Kamp, Dutch living in Bangkok, Colorist and Red Camera owner
- Karl Roganstad, American living in Singapore, new to Color Correction
- Humam Ghaza, Syrian currently grading in Dubai
- Cyril de los Reyes, Colorist from the Philippines currently working in Vietnam
The Colorists had all been using Resolve so had the basic operation skills needed to be able to keep up with the 201 class. They had either been using it in their place of work on a day to day basis or had been learning the software on their own projects. The guys paired up and shared a machine some also took a turn up the front using my Linux machine.
The guys were very keen and had lots of great questions. I normally field the questions as I go, encouraging the students to ask while the question is relevant to what I am teaching rather that waiting for a Q and A section at the end.
We worked through a variety of Resolve topics including advanced node operation, Playheads, tracking multiple windows and FCP and Avid workflows.
The thing that struck me with these guys was they are nearly all living and working away from where they grew up and originally learned their craft. This is something I see this a lot, the world is becoming a more global place with people moving countries for different work opportunities and challenges.
I must thank Media Village for hosting, supporting and getting the kit together for both the 101 and 201 classes. We had 2 Resolve, plus Wave and Avid control surfaces plus brand new Dolby 42’’ and TV Logic 24” grading monitors.
I always stress the importance of a group class. You will get as much from your fellow class mates as you get from me. Although it was a Resolve 201 class we discussed many other topics during the two days. Color grading is a very personable thing, the relationship between colorist and DP/Director is a strong one, so working with a real life trainer rather than a DVD has great advantages. I often put my students in the hot seat at the front of the room, letting them be the colorist and me the client. The more you get used to this pressure situation, the better colorist you will become.
A great class guys, thanks for being part of the first Asian 201 class?
