Learning Objectives :
Students will develop a working knowledge of colour theory.
Students will apply colour management fundamentals for different colour grading workflows.
Students will re-balance the contrast and colour of images, the core foundation of a colourist’s work.
Students will create coherent looks across scenes.
Students will apply techniques to use colour creatively to impact the “mood” and “feel” of a scene.
Students will apply secondary colour grading tools to isolate and adjust areas of the frame or
individual colours in the frame.
Students will utilize colour grading techniques that are similar to toolsets found in other
applications.
Students will apply successful techniques that maximize creativity and address time management in
a collaborative colour grading session as a colourist and a filmmaker.
Course Schedule :
1. Introduction to the art, craft and science of colour correction. Discussion and screening of
examples of the colour correction process. Introduction to one of the most valuable tools of
a colourist- working with video scopes for analysing the luminance and colour makeup of the
image.
2. Primary Colour Correction. What is primary colour correction? Adjusting the tonal range of
the image is one of the most important components of colour correction, used to help
reshape the image for effect, to suggest light conditions and time of day, helps to establish
mood and focuses the viewer's attention on important details. Screening of examples and
approaches in the main colour suite will be followed by hands-on time in the lab.
Introduction to the basic toolset of Da Vinci Resolve.
3. What is a balanced image? What is a colour cast and how to analyse it? Discussion of colour
theory as it relates to human perception of colour and how that influences our decisions and
approaches to balancing the image and refining the look for a film, including exploring colour
contrast and the colour palette.
4. A hands-on exercise in how to balance the colour of an image in Da Vinci Resolve, starting
with basic colour controls, and utilizing video scopes including the Vector scope and the RGB
Parade. The importance of the relationship between colour and luminance will be explored.
The goal of this lesson is to demonstrate the creation of naturally balanced images, where
colours appear natural and realistic.
5. Balancing techniques can be used to enhance imagery to create more stylized looks as well.
“Looks” can be used in multiple ways including using colour (and contrast) to suggest a specific time of day or type of light source, create day for night, imply emotional context, or
be used for stylized effect.
6. Matching shots within a scene, and keeping a look cohesive and consistent throughout a
scene or entire project is the focus for this class. Workflows for colour grading within time
restrictions will be explored. In this first lesson on matching, students will be introduced to
additional tools in Resolve to aid in the process- including working with multiple nodes,
utilizing stills for comparing images, copying previous corrections and other techniques
commonly used by colourists.
7. Techniques for working with and handling various modern formats including log and raw
formats, which are today's digital equivalents of film negative. An overview of various colour
spaces and related topics, including the optimum viewing environment and introduction to
colour management will also be covered.
8. Hands on lab to “Round Trip” an edited project from Avid, Adobe Premiere and any other
softwares to Da Vinci Resolve for colour correction.
9. Advanced features of Da Vinci Resolve will be explored. Secondary colour correction
overview. Working with Power Windows. This lesson will be taught in the lab for students to
have a lot of hands on time.
10. To explore secondary’s, looking at "keying" colours to manipulate individual colours in the
image. Combining keys and Power Windows for greater control will also be covered. This
lesson will also be taught in the lab for students to have a lot of hands on time.
11. Introduction to Advanced Colour Correction Tools Application: Da Vinci Resolve Focusing on
more of the advanced tools available in Da Vinci Resolve. This lesson will be taught in the
lab.
12. Colour grading is a process of collaboration. Usually a cinematographer and/or director
"supervises" the colour grading of a project. The primary role of the colourist is to help the
filmmaker realize their vision. Understanding the intent of the filmmaker is crucial to
success. There will be discussion about how to communicate effectively, either as the
colourist or as the filmmaker working with a colourist.
Course Duration : 2 months.
Course Fees : INR 40,000
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