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Myles Fearnley

Take your colour grading to the next level in Final Cut Pro.

If you've ever felt lost when it comes to colour work, I feel your pain. I know the struggle:

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Take your colour grading to the next level in Final Cut Pro.

If you've ever felt lost when it comes to colour work, I feel your pain. I know the struggle:

  • online tutorials that conflict or don't tell the whole story

  • not knowing where to start or what makes footage look good

  • unnatural skin tones

  • applying a LUT to find that it looks bad

I've designed this course to resolve all this and more. This is all the knowledge I wish I knew when I started out with video, (too) many years ago.

In this downloadable course, you'll get:

  • Step-by-step workflow giving you a structured approach to get pro results

  • Beginning to end walkthroughs

  • A solid understanding of the tools and scopes featured in Final Cut Pro

  • Foundational knowledge of colour theory and its application in Hollywood

  • Where to get the best free LUTs, and more importantly, how to get the best from any LUTs

  • Various filming tips to help up your game

As with my last bestselling course on the GH5, I'll be aiming to keep this updated and build on it over time. Right now it contains everything you need for professional results on the latest 2019 release of Final Cut Pro.

Hope to see you in there.

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What's inside

Learning objectives

  • Professional colour workflow to make your videos stand out
  • Get cinematic footage with great skin tones
  • How to setup and use final cut pro for grading
  • Colour theory fundamentals and application in hollywood

Syllabus

Introduction
Matching Cameras
FCPX Tour and Setup
Video Scopes in FCPX
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Colour Wheels and Board
Colour Curves Intro
Hue vs Saturation Curves
Hardware Considerations
Planning for the Grade
Shooting Tips
Workflow
Take your footage from the camera, fix issues and get it corrected to a neutral state
Colour Conversion
Noise Reduction
Exposure and Contrast
White Balance
Saturation
Perfect Skin Tones
Secondary Corrections
Fix Dark or Noisy Footage
Quick correction tips
Assignment
Matching a Movie Look
Learn the fundamentals of colour theory and its application in cinema, while exploring the associated FCPX tools
Colour Theory
Colour Harmony
Exposure and Contrast in Cinema
Cinematic Use of Saturation
Cinematic Elements
Letterboxing the Correct Way
Get the best free LUTs, and learn how to use any LUTs to get the best result

Links to the free LUTs are included in the attached document

My Favourite Free LUTs
Apply a LUT in FCPX
Get the Best From Any LUT
Create a range of different creative looks using the extent of the colour tools in FCPX

Links to the free test footage are included in the attached document

Creating a Look - Subtle Teal and Orange
Creating a Strong Complementary Grade
3 Powerful Uses of Curves (5 Looks Including Warm / Cool)
Simple Cinematic Tone
Grading Black and White
Bleach Bypass Look
Moody Vintage Look
Quick Grade - Melancholic NYC
Day Into Night
Take FCPX to its limits
Skin Tone Cheat
Smoother Skin
Dodge and Burn in Video
Tools for Cinematic Skin Treatment Tested
Get an HDR Look
Conclusion and Bonus Content
Final Assignment
Conclusion

Apple made a huge change to how the colour masks work and it's much improved! This video covers up to v10.4.8, the latest change as of Jan 2020.

Good to know

Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Provides a structured approach to color grading, ensuring professional results
Offers comprehensive knowledge of color theory and its application in the film industry
Features step-by-step walkthroughs and resources for applying LUTs
Provides practical filming tips to enhance footage quality
Assumes prior knowledge of video editing software, particularly Final Cut Pro
Requires access to Final Cut Pro software, which may not be accessible to all learners

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  • Download or print all of the course materials
  • Create a system for organizing the materials
  • Take notes and highlight important information
  • Review the materials regularly
Practice Colour Theory Basics
Strengthen your foundation in colour theory to enhance your understanding of how colour works in Final Cut Pro.
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  • Review the colour wheel and the basic principles of colour theory
  • Experiment with different colour combinations to create different moods and effects
  • Apply your knowledge of colour theory to your own colour correction projects
Join a Colour Correction Study Group
Collaborate with peers to discuss colour correction techniques, share ideas, and provide feedback on each other's work.
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  • Find or create a study group with other students taking the course
  • Meet regularly to discuss the course material
  • Share your work with the group for feedback
  • Collaborate on projects
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Create a Colour Graded Short Film
Apply your colour correction skills to create a visually stunning short film that conveys a story or emotion.
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  • Write a script or storyboard for your short film
  • Shoot the footage for your film
  • Import the footage into Final Cut Pro and apply colour correction
  • Edit the film together and add any necessary effects
  • Export the final film and share it with others

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