DaVinci Resolve Colorist Strategies
Basic training course for DaVinci Resolve Colorists
This course is aimed towards Resolve colorists who may or may not have previous experience as a colorist. It teaches the student methods for making the most of the Resolve color grading system. It also teaches the basics of color grading along with developing and using techniques to make your special look for different situations.
Course insturctor is Stuart Blake Jones.
The course last two days (extention possible) and will be tought on a Mac System with either a Tangent Device Panel or DaVinci Panel.
All students receive an ICA certification upon completion, with a Blackmagic Design endorsment.
APPLE COLOR v DAVINCI RESOLVE
Explains the differences between both software applications. We look at the hardware being used along with an overview of each topic to be covered during the course.
BASIC COLOR THEORY
Looking at the waveform, vectorscope, and histogram displays. How different Colors interact with increased saturation and contrast. Why some colors complement each other more than others. We also cover RGB vs YUV correction
SETTING UP YOUR SYSTEM AND YOUR ROOM
List management, storage and viewing options. What is the best grading environment?
PRIMARY CORRECTION
Lift, Gamma and Gain, or Black, Shadows and Highlights, what’s the difference.
We also cover why and how to use each control.
TERMS
Introduction to 10bit log, LUTs, 4:4:4, Pro Res, r3ds, Color Space
WHAT MAKES A GREAT COLORIST?
Some ICA ideas on how to maximize your ability and ways to get an edge on your competition.
SECONDARY CORRECTION
When and how to use secondaries.
POWER WINDOWS AND FX GRADING TOOLS
Learn the best way to use windows. Drawing shapes and using external mattes.
Why use Plug ins and preset tools.
HOW TO APPROACH A GRADE
Where do we start and how long do we search for the “Look”. Planning your session. Get an insight into how a DI movie or TVC session evolves.
TELECINE AND GRADING HISTORY
Color Correction and Telecine/scanning machines in use today.
Terms used in the grading room by directors.
LOOKS AND STYLES
Creating looks and styles to tell a story. How to get that special grade.
WORKING WITH DIGITAL MATERIAL
Film and digital material. What are the challenges and differences of grading both?
HANDS ON
Students will be encouraged to get on the main grading system and use the grading panel in order to re-create the looks and styles we have worked on. The student becomes the Colorist and the fellow classmates are the clients!
Subject to modifications.
The course fee does not include travel, meals or accommodation.
If you would like to register for the training class, please send the registration form to:
Claudia.Ludwig(at)vision2see.de
