As instructors, we often get asked where people should start with grading classes – whether wanting to learn from scratch, refresh existing knowledge, or take their skills to the next level after years in the business. That’s why, in 2024, Kevin Shaw is doing things a bit differently. To make it easier than ever for…
On July 20, Blackmagic Design and IntekTV hosted South America’s first ever Colorist Mixer at Country Club Lima in Peru. Held in conjunction with Blackmagic Week, the event drew an enthusiastic crowd of approximately 60 people from across Latin American. It was also streamed with the help of the Davinci Resolve Latino community and you can watch it back here.
I’m pleased to announce all new FXPHD Resolve 18 online training. It’s hard to believe we have been going for 17 years but when the 17th birthday cake came out during the shoot, it was confirmed.
In this episode Isabelle Barrière, Guy Molin, Warren Eagles & Kevin Shaw discuss news from this year’s IBC.
Kevin Shaw, Warren Eagles, Robert Wanat and CJ Dobson discuss how to set up your own color grading suite, including budgeting your setup; designing your room; choosing a display; calibrating; optimising for Client Experience.
Colorist Warren Eagles does a walk through of his LG UltraFine OLED Pro monitor and how he uses the OLED display to deliver world-class work to all his projects.
Kevin Shaw unboxes the LG UltraFine OLED Pro Display (32 EP950). He is looking for the best reference display for a home studio – is this the one?
In this In this episode of monthly livestream ‘Color Space Cadets’, we discuss best practices for color grading in a sustainable & healthy way, including eye health; chairs and back health; breaks and fitness outside the room
In this In this episode of monthly livestream ‘Color Space Cadets’, we discuss best practices for color grading in a sustainable & healthy way, including eye health; chairs and back health; breaks and fitness outside the room
In this In this episode of monthly livestream ‘Color Space Cadets’, we discuss best practices for color grading in a sustainable & healthy way, including eye health; chairs and back health; breaks and fitness outside the room
If you missed any of the 2021 Wrap Party Colorist Mixer, or want to rewatch some sessions at your leisure, you can watch them here for free on demand.
In this In this episode of monthly livestream ‘Color Space Cadets’, we discuss best practices for color grading in a sustainable & healthy way, including eye health; chairs and back health; breaks and fitness outside the room
In this In this episode of monthly livestream ‘Color Space Cadets’, we discussed grading for the internet, including: HDR for YouTube; Color Space Tags; Phone viewing; Best practices for online content.
In this episode we discussed different looks in 2021 films and tv shows – the good, the bad, and the ugly. Color Space Cadets is a new free monthly event from iColorist, a live, relaxed, color-related chat and Q&A.
Color Space Cadets is a new free monthly event from iColorist, a live, relaxed, color-related chat and Q&A. This month we discuss Show LUTs – why you need them and how to make them. In this video, learn: what to look for in a show LUT tips for developing a LUT hear from an experienced…
Ver bajo demanda en español y português las sesiones de nuestro evento incluso: Netflix talk; Trucos de dos Juanes; Mujeres en Color; Bate Papo Brasileros
Watch sessions on color grading tips, HDR monitors & displays, colorists’ fees, working in different markets, the new normal, landing a job, and more.
This video goes through six of the most requested looks from clients that you should have in your arsenal, plus loads of movie references of each – stay to the end to see the grades applied, without LUTs of course!
This webinar covers – How to keep clients; What it takes to be a successful colorist; How to charge and pick jobs; and more
Watch sessions on color grading tips, HDR, calibration, monitors & displays, colorists’ fees, updates on the latest tech, color science, restoration, filmmaking, camera technology, Women in Film, the Representation of People of Color in Post and more.
“It’s the first time I have done a course just on the new features. Resolve 17 is a big update for colorists so I have highlighted the back up procedure followed by insights on how to use the new big ticket tools plus some smaller features you might have missed.
Warren gives a description of his new Resolve Intermediate 2021 course.
“It is a great option if you are a current Resolve user but are starting to grade at a higher level and are starting to charge for your work.
Warren gives a description of his new 2021 Fundamentals course. It is great option if you are new to both editing and color.
Kevin Shaw gives a free template for structuring your folders for a color grading or post production project. This important file hygiene can save time and work.
In these 4 free webinars, you’ll learn all the fundamental features in Mistika and creatively explore Mistika’s amazing toolset. This course is suited for Colorists, VFX artists or Post Production Generalists.
The Color Team is back with the series ‘Shooting for the Grade’, investigating grading workflows for your camera gear and looking at key aspects of production.
Kevin Shaw unboxes the DaVinci Resolve Speed Editor, installs it and shares his first impressions after a week of working with it. Is it great value? Find out.
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.
In late 2019, Warren Eagles visited Taipei to run a series of classroom iColorist classes.
“Taipei is an amazing city to visit and work in. I enjoyed working with both local and overseas colorists. Taipei is a mix of amazing food, street markets, one incredible tall building and amazing local beer.”
In this video, Kevin Shaw unboxes and evaluates the ASUS ProArt PA27UCX-K monitor. Is it suitable for colorists and photographers? Is it an affordable HDR reference monitor?
Kevin Shaw gets a first look at the new 1000 nit affordable HDR monitor from Dell with the world’s first 2000-zone mini-LED backlight display. Watch for the unboxing, setting up and first impressions of the UltraSharp monitor, a great tool for anyone in production or post production.
Tips tricks and great colorist chat in both Portuguese and English. A International Colorist Academy realizará um webinar gratuito em portugues no dia 30 de Outubro. Marque na sua agenda! (ou Guarde este dia!)
Color grading instructor Warren Eagles talks about his new CT202 Color Therapy class, which focuses on the client and business side of the business.
Kevin Shaw shows three ways to fix fluorescent light problems that simple primary color tools cannot correct using DaVinci Resolve.
Sponsored by Filmworkz the ICA team discuss and evaluate some of the most popular NR solutions on the market. The ICA team take a different software each and evaluate the tools for performance, speed and cost
New in version Resolve 16.1: Copy and Paste a Node using the two mystery buttons below the Lift Track Ball.
How to use the three dot options palate to gang your grading monitor with your GUI. This is great for fine keying and rotoscope work.
Kevin and Warren discus via ZOOM the ICA Virtual training options, who it is aimed at and what are the kit requirements for the student.
In 2019 Warren and Kevin headed to Bogota, Colombia for the first South American ICA Classes. This is a behind the scenes student testimonial film.
In 2019 Warren and Kevin headed to Bogota, Colombia for the first South American ICA Classes. Bogota is a vibrant fun city and was a fantastic place to run our classes.
The first part of this Webinar features Warren Eagles CSI and Stuart Pointon’s monitor evaluation movie. 7 SDR color grading options for under $5000US. What are the pros and cons of these monitors. Ideal for somebody looking to start their own grading facility. Warren and Stuart are then joined by Kevin Shaw, Wade Odlum and Dario Bigi to discus their experience with monitors.
Simon Walker discusses “How broadcasters and facilities are using tools from the Magic Bullet Suite”, Jeff Greenberg explains “Why I love my Stream Deck”, Yuki Ariandi describes “Printer lites on the iPad with Duet Display and the Tangent Element Vs App”, Diego Yhama on “How to use the Resolve OFX Color Compressor”, and Blake Jones on “Object Removal: Should the colorist be doing these VFX type fix ups?”. Warren and Kevin also chat about X-rite the new ICA sponsors and how their new ‘Virtual’ classes have been received.
Three more of Kevin’s Power Tricks built around Parallel and Layer nodes. Understand the truth about Parallel Nodes, how best to use them and when not to use them.
In this Color Clinic Kevin Shaw and his panelists answer questions on color grading suite design, lighting, layouts, paint and more. Lots of links in this episode. Joining Kevin are Phil Crawley, Blake Jones and Diego Yhama.
In the second Color Clinic Kevin Shaw answers questions about setting up resolve, choosing a grading system, color management, ACES and guest panelists from SGO demonstrate the power of Mistika. Questions range from absolute beginner to specific technical questions for more advanced users.
This FXPHD Webinar was recorded on Thursday 28th May at 9am PDT In our latest webinar. Warren updates everyone on what he has been doing during lockdown in Australia. He showcases three colorist tips based on the most asked questions from forums and YouTube views during COVID-19. Joining Warren is colorist Javier Guevara, live from a Bali beach with an update on how Indonesians are coping with the lack of work and tourists! Javier will also sharing several of his favorite tips. John Montgomery the co-founder of FXPHD joins in from Yelapa Mexico.
The best ways to create bleach bypass looks, including references from Road to Perdition, Saving Private Ryan, Children of Men and Minority Report. See a range of DaVinci Resolve techniques for color replacement, duotone, and more.
In the first Color Clinic your host Kevin Shaw discusses affordable displays, expensive displays, calibration and workflow with panelists from ASUS, FSI, Dolby, and Indigo Engineering. Questions range from absolute beginner to specific technical questions for more advanced users.
Warren discusses setting up your room for color correction, and why you shouldn’t turn down a project because you don’t have experience with a surface. All Warren’s online classes are available at fxphd.com/resolve16/
This is the launch episode of the world’s first online Color Grading Course. It features classes from both the Resolve and da-Vinci 2K from 2006.
Spanish subtitled version of my FXPHD Resolve Fundamentals online class.
Colorist Warren Eagles warreneagles.com.au talks about the challenges faced by colorists all over the world. Bad LUTs, strange framing, funny formats are just a few.
At last an ICA Webinar! The current lockdown seemed like the ideal time to run the first Meet the ICA show. Presented by Jeff Greenberg from The US East Coast. The ICA team talk about their experiences during COVID-19. Diego in Bogota and Guy in Amsterdam conduct a remote grading session. Blake showcases a Resolve tip from Munich. Yuki highlights how things have been effected in Asia, he has had a number of shows cancelled. Kevin in London and Warren in Brisbane talk about the new Virtual class options. The Meet the ICA series will run monthly and will feature different guest presenters, experts, and funny stories from all around the globe.
Do you often find yourself doing a bit of everything? In this new course from the ICA we will start with a 3 camera shoot ( RED, BMCC, SONY)
En nuestra labor cómo coloristas recibimos lineas de tiempo de diferentes tipos de software de edición.
Muchas veces conformar estas lineas de tiempo es doloroso, especialmente cuando no recibimos los elementos que son necesarios para realizar una conformación
Crea tu propio Resolve Mega Pack y obtén un descuento fantástico. Ahorrará un 40% comprando tres cursos y 45% comprando cuatro cursos. El curso Insider Techniques for the Pro Colorist se están traduciendo actualmente. Cuando finalice la traducción, recibirás los subtítulos en español de forma gratuita. La traducción estará lista a fines de Octubre de 2019. Agregue cursos a su Mega Pack haciendo clic en el botón + en los productos que desea. Una vez que haya seleccionado tres o cuatro cursos, verá los descuentos y podrá agregar el Mega Pack a su carrito para pagar.
Martin is a colorist based in Vancouver. He has kindly let me share his Courtroom review. Normally reviews are only shared in the FXPHD ‘ Looks and Matching’ Forum. Martin can be found @matin.colours on Instagram.
Here is a short montage from the longform jobs I have coloured over the last few years at my grading shop in Brisbane, Australia.
I am often asked about my views on color topics. Here are five of the most asked questions about color grading.
How to use the A (Edit Mode) or C (Shooting Mode) to sort your time before grading in DaVinci Resolve.
Travelling to different locations to run ICA classes is something I really enjoy. I feel that as a colorist you benefit from your experiences. You can inject your visions into your color sessions.
For this reason I have started a Vlog that showcases our travels and gives a little behind the scenes insight into our training classes.
fxphd has you covered from beginner to advanced with our full line of Resolve training, updated for V16. The offerings include: Resolve Fundamentals, our introductory level course Advanced Resolve follows up our Fundamentals course, for those who want to take their skills to the next level Insider Techniques for the Pro Colorist, a totally new…
Insider Techniques for the Pro Colorist fxphd.com/product/insider-pro-colorist/ looks at how to approach a color session, where you start the grade and what an experienced client expects from you. We’ll also fix bad camera problems causing shots in the sequence to not match as well as use twelve Resolve OFX Plugins to fix problems and add creativity.…
FXPHD has you covered from beginner to advanced levels with our full line of Resolve training, updated for V16. The offerings include: Resolve Fundamentals, our introductory level course Advanced Resolve follows up our Fundamentals course, for those who want to take their skills to the next level. Insider Techniques for the Pro Colorist, a totally…
Do you often find yourself doing a bit of everything? In this new course from the ICA we will start with a 3 camera shoot ( RED, BMCC, SONY)
Do you often find yourself doing a bit of everything? In this new course from the ICA we will start with a 3 camera shoot ( RED, BMCC, SONY)
The second ICA Colorist Summit took place in Waikiki during October. The Summit mission is to go to places not normally on the ICA roster.
Kevin talks about the Hawaii Colorist Mixer 2019. Click here for more information.
Warren talks about the ICA Hawaii Colorist Summit 2019 starting October 5-13 in Waikiki. Click here for more information.
“This is my favourite class. Students come from different countries, they have all learn’t a different way but all have a common goal to craft and create better looking pictures. We discuss as a group the best way to grade a scene for maximum impact, then we match the whole sequence” Warren 2019 More details icolorist.com/courses/rg301-looks-and-matching-masterclass/
Warren chats about the Resolve RG180 Intermediate class that is great if you are self taught or have already taken an online class or his FXPHD Resolve Fundamentals class. Great for editors, DPs, VFX artists and DITs. More details on the RG180 class at icolorist.com/courses/rg180-intermediate-resolve-techniques/ Get your free Resolve software from blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve/
Warren chats about his Advanced Resolve class. It focuses on techniques for the current Resolve Colorist, includes workflows, RAW, ACES, Advanced tracking and keying, problems and how to make money as a colorist. Ideal for existing graders or anybody who has taken a previous ICA Resolve class. More details icolorist.com/courses/rg201-advanced-resolve-techniques/ The free Resolve software is available…
Warren chats about his Resolve RG101 International Colorist Academy color class for beginners called Learning to Grade with Resolve. People are always asking “How do I learn Resolve?” icolorist.com/courses/rg101-learning-to-grade-with-resolve/ Great for DPs, Editors and anybody keen to learn how to color grade. Get your free Resolve software from blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve/
Use this free test chart to evaluate the shadow, brightness, and HDR color performance of a 2020 x 2084 display.
Warren warreneagles.com.au shows how to compare x2 timelines, looking for changes between the old and the new versions of the edit. He also shows how to open and view x2 timelines at the same time. This tip was recorded during the filming of Resolve 15 FXPHD training videos, full details at fxphd.com/resolve15/
Warren warreneagles.com.au shows how to make an .SRT file in Resolve and how to add a .SRT that was created in a 3rd party software to add subtitle to your videos. This tip was recorded during the filming of Resolve 15 FXPHD training videos, full details at fxphd.com/resolve15/
Warren warreneagles.com.au shows how to make an .dra (DaVinci Resolve Archive) file in Resolve. This will save all media, assets and projects files associated with the session. Great when a clients has taken their HDD away and you need to make changes to the original job. This tip was recorded during the filming of Resolve 15 FXPHD…
How to reduce the effect of multiple nodes by using the opacity back to the original clip: Split the difference or reduce your 10 node grade by a percentage value. Recorded live during Warren’s recent Beijing ICA class.
Hear what the students said about the first ICA classes in China. 這是我們最近ICA北京之旅的快速回顧
The ICA recently conducted classes at the Color Palette in Beijing, China. This is Warren’s review of his week: mp.weixin.qq.com/s/_oJmCWDWmUMl5kDbVFrWYw
The ICA recently conducted classes at the Color Palette in Beijing, China. Here is Kevin with a review of his week: mp.weixin.qq.com/s/_oJmCWDWmUMl5kDbVFrWYw
Beijing ICA Summer 2018 We have received lots of training enquiries from China during our nine years so it was great to finally run ICA classes in Beijing. Where and When? Color Palette and Fengtai Vocational school in Beijing from July 16 to 20, 2018. The Color Palette is centrally located and very close to a train…
I am really pleased to be offering for the first time in Sweden, ICA Resolve 15 training classes at appletraining.se/apoio/kontakt.html My previous classes have always been very well supported by Scandanavians, so when the opportunity came to run classes in Gothenburg prior to IBC I jumped at it. These classes whilst run using the new DaVinci…
Kevin Shaw shows four amazingly useful power tricks using Node Opacity in the Resolve color corrector. Trick 4 is his favorite all time trick!
Kevin Shaw shows how to control saturation without the satursation control! Learn some new techniques, some cool looks and the order of processing in Resolve primaries.
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This course teaches theory and practice of using Academy Color Encoding System developed by the Science and Technology Council (STC) of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS).
Not a showreel. This movie is trying to explain what a Colorist does and how he or she can add value to a project. For more info please visit warreneagles.com.au.
A breakdown on how Warren Eagles graded a 30 sec spot shot on the Canon 5D Mk2. See the finished TVC followed by a before and after split screen breakdown of the commercial.
Are you are being judged on the ungraded log images you hand over to your clients? Do you want to take back control of your images?
A brief introduction on how to create a Resolve project. For more information on DaVinci Resolve Training please visit our website. www.vision2see.de/resolve-training https://youtu.be/JNEE-EpPYEM
The ICA Colorist Summit 2017 was held in Bali. Here are the thoughts of Kevin and Warren after the event.
The ICA Colorist Summit 2017 was held in Bali. Students from all around the globe share their thoughts on their experiences.
This two day course is combining theoretical learning with practical 360 filmmaking. It covers everything from basic concept to post-production techniques and final mastering. It is packed with advice, best practices and tips that will help you understand unique strengths of this medium as well as its limitations. For the new generation of immersive storytelling…
“These Days” by Martha Marlow. Watch the finished video here. This is a one take music video, so no conforming or editing. It was shot in one take and graded using a single clip. The iPhones and iPads all had different color temperatures and exposures to the background so needed to be graded then tracked…
A tutorial showing how to use black and white soft clipping. For more information on DaVinci Resolve Training please visit our website. www.vision2see.de/resolve-training https://youtu.be/Q4Js-Zwqz_s
A quick tutorial that walks you through the use of scopes with color grading. For more information on DaVinci Resolve Training please visit our website. www.vision2see.de/resolve-training https://youtu.be/jD3r2HGnZQs
Learn how to quickly do a nice defocused highlight correction with a soft glow. For more information on DaVinci Resolve Training please visit our website. www.vision2see.de/resolve-training https://youtu.be/ZUfKn20cS18
This tips and tricks video explains how to use the fixed vector secondary color isolation in Resolve. For more information on DaVinci Resolve Training please visit our website. www.vision2see.de/resolve-training https://youtu.be/7NXcUQeUZMw
Using Custom Curves and Power Windows in Resolve 14.3. For more information on DaVinci Resolve Training please visit our website. www.vision2see.de/resolve-training https://youtu.be/n922Id9bgSQ
This video tutorial shows you how to preview multiple Looks in a wedding clip using the Resolve PowerGrade and split screen features.
See inside an ICA class in Singapore with Warren Eagles and his students. Classes hosted by my great friends at Media Asylum. Don’t rely on sketchy YouTube clips. Get professional training form somebody who is doing it everyday!
Luca Bragagnolo, an Italian DP, attended Warren’s class at AbelCine in Burbank.
I often get asked this question, and the answer is every project is different. Being able to grade your elements can really help the way your shot comes together.
The conform part of Resolve is probably the easiest part for editors to understand. It is still best to start with a small simple timeline in Premiere Pro that you can round trip into Resolve.
Ungraded versus Graded comparison. The reference movie is ungraded RAW or LOG material.
You would be mad to start grading without first checking the conform with a ref movie. Judging by the number of questions I get about this during my ICA training classes, this can be quite tricky.
Are you a photographer looking to shoot moving footage. Obviously you want the same image control over your moving images as you do when retouching your stills.
Using the RGB mixer to grade your black and white picture is like introducing color filters into black and white photography.
Why is skin so difficult to grade? Warren Eagles offer some answers. Thanks to Abelcine for shooting this movie during an RG101 Resolve class in Burbank.
Learn why the log tool set (printer lights) is also relevant in a digital world and make grading easier.
How to grade through dissolves when working with a single baked clip using keyframes. Using the scene cut detector, where do you put the cut in a dissolve? This is a question I get asked all the time. Remember if you want to know more than just how to use the software then check out…
Take a look at how these different cameras hold up when graded using one node only in Resolve. Lens are matched where possible and graded to match a “normal REC709” look. We tested these cameras: C300 ProRes 422 HQ recorded via a Samurai C300 Mpeg 2 .mxf BMCC 2.5 RAW .dng BMCC 2.5 ProRes 422…
How to copy a grade with two keyframed shapes from one clip to another using the Auto Keyframer in daVinci Resolve 9.
How to use the Scratch FX series as external mattes in Resolve. Use the effects across the whole timeline or on individual clips.
How to find out what codec, frame size and frame rate you are working with.
How to check your conform using a reference movie or offline movie. Also learn how to wipe to it in the Color page and use the chase audio function.
Two ICA students talk about their experience during Warren’s recent Burbank class.
Filmed in Sydney during the making of Resolve v10 Fast Forward online training.
Warren’s first ICA class at Abelcine in LA. Students give their thoughts on the class and the daVinci Resolve 12 software.
Go behind the scenes of an ICA class. This was shot during the recent Resolve RG201 class at Media Asylum in Singapore. Warren Eagles and his students talk about their experiences.
