This course is designed to teach you the art and science of color grading using DaVinci Resolve 18.6,
a professional-grade color grading software used in the film and video industry.
You will learn from a seasoned film colorist with a passion for transforming visuals into captivating cinematic experiences.
With over 10 years of hands-on experience in the industry, I've had the privilege of working on a diverse range of projects, from feature films to commercials, each contributing to my extensive understanding of the art and science of color grading.
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This course is designed to teach you the art and science of color grading using DaVinci Resolve 18.6,
a professional-grade color grading software used in the film and video industry.
You will learn from a seasoned film colorist with a passion for transforming visuals into captivating cinematic experiences.
With over 10 years of hands-on experience in the industry, I've had the privilege of working on a diverse range of projects, from feature films to commercials, each contributing to my extensive understanding of the art and science of color grading.
This course is designed to teach you the art and science of color grading using DaVinci Resolve 18.6,
a professional-grade color grading software used in the film and video industry.
You will learn from a seasoned film colorist with a passion for transforming visuals into captivating cinematic experiences.
With over 10 years of hands-on experience in the industry, I've had the privilege of working on a diverse range of projects, from feature films to commercials, each contributing to my extensive understanding of the art and science of color grading.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced video creator, this course will take you from the basics of color correction to advanced color grading techniques, helping you enhance the visual impact of your projects.
Get ready to roll up your sleeves. My courses are crafted to provide hands-on training, allowing you to practice and apply your skills in real-world scenarios.
What you will learn:
1. How to effectively utilize Industry-Standard Color Grading Software - DaVinci Resolve
2. In-depth Color Management
3. Primary & Secondary Color Correction
4. Techniques for Achieving Consistent and Creative Looks
5. Workflow Optimization and Best Practices
6. You will gain sense of style & confidence using the Color Page in DaVinci Resolve
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Learning objectives
- You will be able to learn davinci resolve - one of the most professional color grading softwares
- Wou will get an in-depth knowledge about the primary & secondary color correction and you will be able to create multiple film looks
- You will be able to take a grading project from start to finish and deliver to a professional standard
- You will develop a sense of style and be able to examine other films to inform your own practice
- You will be able to confidently continue to develop your skills as a colorist
- You will be able to learn davinci resolve - one of the most professional color grading softwares
- Wou will get an in-depth knowledge about the primary & secondary color correction and you will be able to create multiple film looks
- You will be able to take a grading project from start to finish and deliver to a professional standard
- You will develop a sense of style and be able to examine other films to inform your own practice
- You will be able to confidently continue to develop your skills as a colorist
Syllabus
Module 1 - Introduction
Welcome to Mastering Color Grading with DaVinci Resolve!
You can find direct links to the clips, underneath every lesson.
Please note that ALL CLIPS ARE ONLY FOR PERSONAL USE.
Let's start the journey!
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Syllabus
Welcome to Mastering Color Grading with DaVinci Resolve!
You can find direct links to the clips, underneath every lesson.
Please note that ALL CLIPS ARE ONLY FOR PERSONAL USE.
Let's start the journey!
In this lesson you will learn how to organise the project for the course and you will familiarise yourself with the Color Page in DaVinci Resolve.
This lesson will help you to gain in-depth knowledge about Color Management in DaVinci Resolve.
In this lesson you will learn how to correctly perform primary adjustments to your footage (balance, contrast, exposure) and how to read DaVinci Resolve's scopes.
In this lesson you will learn how to effectively use the noise reduction feature in DaVinci Resolve.
In this lesson you will learn how to build film looks with different types of nodes in Resolve.
In this lesson you will learn how to isolate and correct specific colors using HSL curves in DaVinci Resolve
In this lesson you will learn how to isolate and correct specific colors and luminance using Color Warper.
In this lesson I will talk about Power Windows and I will show you multiple ways of using them.
In this lesson you will learn how to utilize Magic Mask in DaVinci Resolve.
In this lesson you will learn how to effectively use LOG wheels in DaVinci Resolve.
In this lesson you will learn how to create different variations of B&W Film Looks
After watching this lesson you will learn how to make informed decisions about building creative looks and you will be able to create multiple Teal&Orange Looks.
In this lesson you will learn how to create a famous Bleach & Bypass Look
In this lesson you will learn a correct way of adjusting Skin Tones in DaVinci Resolve
In this lesson you will learn how to use DaVinci Resolve's effects to create a Soft, Dreamy Look.
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Activities
Become familiar with DaVinci Resolve
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Get hands-on experience with the software used in the course to improve your proficiency.
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Complete DaVinci Resolve Beginner's Guide tutorial.
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Watch online walkthroughs of the DaVinci Resolve interface.
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Explore the DaVinci Resolve manual.
Organize and Review Course Notes
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Improve your retention and understanding by systematically organizing and reviewing notes, materials, and assignments from this course.
Show steps
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Create a system for organizing notes and materials
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Review and summarize key concepts and techniques
Review Color Theory
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Refresh your knowledge of color theory to better understand the principles behind color grading.
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Color Theory
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Read Color Theory 101 article.
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Review Color Theory videos.
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Create a color wheel.
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Read 'Color Correction Handbook' by Alexis Van Hurkman
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Gain a comprehensive understanding of color correction principles and techniques to enhance your skills in DaVinci Resolve.
View
Color Correction Handbook Volume 2 - Specific...
on Amazon
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Review the basics of color theory and its application in video
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Explore advanced color correction techniques and workflows
Color Matching Exercises
Show steps
Develop your precision in color matching to ensure consistent and accurate color grading.
Show steps
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Practice matching colors using the eyedropper tool in DaVinci Resolve.
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Complete online color matching exercises.
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Compare your results with professional colorists' work.
Practice Primary Color Correction
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Reinforce your understanding of primary color correction techniques to improve the visual impact of your projects.
Browse courses on
Color Correction
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Load a clip into the Color Page of DaVinci Resolve
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Adjust the balance, contrast, and exposure using the lift, gamma, and gain controls
Follow Tutorials on Magic Mask
Show steps
Expand your knowledge of Magic Mask, a powerful tool in DaVinci Resolve, to precisely isolate and correct specific areas in your footage.
Browse courses on
Isolation
Show steps
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Find tutorials on DaVinci Resolve's Magic Mask
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Follow the steps and practice using Magic Mask on your own footage
Color Grading Practice Project
Show steps
Test your skills in a real-world scenario to better understand the application of color grading techniques.
Show steps
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Choose a video clip to grade.
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Apply different color grading techniques to the clip using DaVinci Resolve.
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Seek feedback on your graded video.
Create a Film Look with Nodes
Show steps
Develop your skills in creating custom film looks by utilizing different types of nodes within DaVinci Resolve.
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Nodes
Show steps
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Import a video and start a new project
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Create a new node tree
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Apply adjustments using nodes to achieve a specific film look
Attend Color Grading Workshops
Show steps
Join group workshops to learn from industry experts and gain insights into professional color grading practices.
Show steps
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Identify relevant color grading workshops in your area or online.
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Register for and attend the workshops.
Critique and Discuss Color Grading Projects
Show steps
Foster your critical thinking and communication skills by providing and receiving feedback on color grading projects with peers.
Browse courses on
Critique
Show steps
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Find a partner or group to collaborate with
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Exchange color-graded projects and provide constructive criticism
Participate in Color Grading Contests
Show steps
Challenge yourself and showcase your skills by participating in color grading contests to receive feedback and recognition.
Browse courses on
Color Grading
Show steps
-
Find online or local color grading contests to participate in
-
Apply the techniques and knowledge from this course to your entries
Create a Short Film and Color Grade It
Show steps
Apply your skills and knowledge by creating a short film and performing the entire color grading process to enhance its visual appeal.
Show steps
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Plan and shoot a short film
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Import and organize footage in DaVinci Resolve
-
Apply primary and secondary color correction
-
Finalize the color grading and export the film
Become familiar with DaVinci Resolve
Show steps
Get hands-on experience with the software used in the course to improve your proficiency.
Show steps
- Complete DaVinci Resolve Beginner's Guide tutorial.
- Watch online walkthroughs of the DaVinci Resolve interface.
- Explore the DaVinci Resolve manual.
Organize and Review Course Notes
Show steps
Improve your retention and understanding by systematically organizing and reviewing notes, materials, and assignments from this course.
Show steps
- Create a system for organizing notes and materials
- Review and summarize key concepts and techniques
Review Color Theory
Show steps
Refresh your knowledge of color theory to better understand the principles behind color grading.
Browse courses on
Color Theory
Show steps
- Read Color Theory 101 article.
- Review Color Theory videos.
- Create a color wheel.
Read 'Color Correction Handbook' by Alexis Van Hurkman
Show steps
Gain a comprehensive understanding of color correction principles and techniques to enhance your skills in DaVinci Resolve.
View
Color Correction Handbook Volume 2 - Specific...
on Amazon
Show steps
- Review the basics of color theory and its application in video
- Explore advanced color correction techniques and workflows
Color Matching Exercises
Show steps
Develop your precision in color matching to ensure consistent and accurate color grading.
Show steps
- Practice matching colors using the eyedropper tool in DaVinci Resolve.
- Complete online color matching exercises.
- Compare your results with professional colorists' work.
Practice Primary Color Correction
Show steps
Reinforce your understanding of primary color correction techniques to improve the visual impact of your projects.
Browse courses on
Color Correction
Show steps
- Load a clip into the Color Page of DaVinci Resolve
- Adjust the balance, contrast, and exposure using the lift, gamma, and gain controls
Follow Tutorials on Magic Mask
Show steps
Expand your knowledge of Magic Mask, a powerful tool in DaVinci Resolve, to precisely isolate and correct specific areas in your footage.
Browse courses on
Isolation
Show steps
- Find tutorials on DaVinci Resolve's Magic Mask
- Follow the steps and practice using Magic Mask on your own footage
Color Grading Practice Project
Show steps
Test your skills in a real-world scenario to better understand the application of color grading techniques.
Show steps
- Choose a video clip to grade.
- Apply different color grading techniques to the clip using DaVinci Resolve.
- Seek feedback on your graded video.
Create a Film Look with Nodes
Show steps
Develop your skills in creating custom film looks by utilizing different types of nodes within DaVinci Resolve.
Browse courses on
Nodes
Show steps
- Import a video and start a new project
- Create a new node tree
- Apply adjustments using nodes to achieve a specific film look
Attend Color Grading Workshops
Show steps
Join group workshops to learn from industry experts and gain insights into professional color grading practices.
Show steps
- Identify relevant color grading workshops in your area or online.
- Register for and attend the workshops.
Critique and Discuss Color Grading Projects
Show steps
Foster your critical thinking and communication skills by providing and receiving feedback on color grading projects with peers.
Browse courses on
Critique
Show steps
- Find a partner or group to collaborate with
- Exchange color-graded projects and provide constructive criticism
Participate in Color Grading Contests
Show steps
Challenge yourself and showcase your skills by participating in color grading contests to receive feedback and recognition.
Browse courses on
Color Grading
Show steps
- Find online or local color grading contests to participate in
- Apply the techniques and knowledge from this course to your entries
Create a Short Film and Color Grade It
Show steps
Apply your skills and knowledge by creating a short film and performing the entire color grading process to enhance its visual appeal.
Show steps
- Plan and shoot a short film
- Import and organize footage in DaVinci Resolve
- Apply primary and secondary color correction
- Finalize the color grading and export the film
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