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Color Grading: An Absolute Beginner's Crash Course

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Overview

Have you ever wondered what exactly color grading or correction is? Or you know what it is but have always been too intimidated to try to do it yourself? Well this class is for you!

In this class I break down color correction and grading to its most basic steps. The skills learned in this course transfer over to many programs (not just Da Vinci Resolve) so whether you work in Premiere, FCPX or any other program, you will walk away knowing how to make your images look better. 

This class is for any beginner who wants a crash course (just the basics) and wants to get up and running on their first grade. In this lesson I'll even include all the media used so that you can easily follow along. 

In this course we'll go over:

  • Lift, Gamma, Gain
  • Highlights
  • Shadows
  • Contrast
  • Saturation
  • Color Temperature
  • Tint
  • Secondaries
  • And More! 

Watch the first few lessons and I'm sure you'll learn something you'll use on all your projects!

About Your Teacher

Fred Trevino is a colorist with over 12 years experience.  He's graded over 50 feature films and hundreds of projects for high end clients such as HBO, Versace, ESPN, Under Armour and more. His narrative color work has screened at well known film festivals like Sundance, Cannes, and Slamdance. His goal is to use the experience and skills he's developed over his career to accelerate your learning in the field of color.

Syllabus

  • Intro
  • Lift, Gamma, Gain, Contrast: The Foundation of an Image
  • Highlights, Shadows, Saturation: Getting More Detailed
  • Color Temperature, Tint and Adjusting the Look
  • Secondaries: Finessing the Look
  • Matching Your Shots
  • A Few Tips
  • Final Thoughts

Taught by

Fred Trevino

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