Color Grading: Introduction with a Pro Colorist

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Fred Trevino

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01 introduction.mp4

01:56

02 color correction vs grading yes there is a difference.mp4

00:46

03 grading vocab part 1 painting a picture with words.mp4

09:29

04 grading vocab part 2 more building blocks in painting a picture.mp4

13:34

05 training your eyes see images like a colorist.mp4

16:36

06 picking a look color grading is a team effort.mp4

01:42

07 color grading environment why it matters.mp4

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08 da vinci resolve basics.mp4

08:31

09 reading a waveform it s pretty simple.mp4

08:37

10 order of operations part 1 primaries.mp4

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11 order of operations part 2 secondaries.mp4

09:31

12 pro tip walking away to prevent over grading.mp4

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13 pro tip set dressing lighting matters.mp4

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14 final thoughts thank you.mp4

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Description

This beginner class is about learning to look at images like a professional colorist, break them down, and get you started in creating a grade for yourself or a client.

It's for anyone getting started in color grading or anyone wanting to improve their skills in manipulating an image and articulating on a technical level what was done. (an essential skill in the real world)

Students will learn:

The difference between color correction & grading.
The right vocabulary to use when communicating with a client or colorist.
How to pick a look for your film.
Why the proper color grading environment matters.
The proper order of operations in color correction and grading.
How to read a waveform monitor.
Da Vinci Resolve basics.

Students will get a deeper understanding of the field of color grading and develop the confidence to start grading their own or other projects on a professional level.

About Your Teacher

Fred Trevino is a colorist with over 10 years experience. He's graded over 40 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.

What You'll Learn?

Film & Video
Video Production
Cinematography
Sundanese
Creative
Video
Color Grading

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Color Grading

Fred Trevino

Instructor's Courses

Fred Trevino is a colorist at Beambox Studio and Top Teacher at Skillshare who has been grading projects for small, medium and large corporate clients, as well as filmmakers from all over the globe. He's graded over 50 feature films along with hundreds of music videos, short films, documentaries, commercials, web spots and more.

Some past corporate clients include HBO, ESPN, Shiseido, Under Armour, Sundance Channel, Tru TV, and Pepsi.

He's worked with countless talented DPs and directors and his color work has screened at several highly esteemed festivals such as Sundance, Cannes, and Slamdance. Along with grading he enjoys doing street photography in New York City where he lives.

As a first class he recommends Introduction with a Pro Colorist and then getting a few quick tips with 10 Quick Tips from a Pro Colorist. From there his class Da Vinci Resolve: The Video Editing Workflow, An Absolute Beginner's Crash Course, Creating a Cinematic Look, RAW vs LOG, or How to Match Shots in Da Vinci Resolve is the way to go. Then, his most advanced class Color Grading: Work in the Film Industry will guide you through a full grade meant for a client!

If you're a Premiere Editor and want to know how to move your project to Resolve for grading check out : Advanced Color Grading: Edit in Adobe Premiere Pro & Grade in DaVinci Resolve . Lastly if you've been curious about what it's like to edit a project in Resolve check out the latest class below! (lots more classes below)

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