Creating a Short Film: 11 Color Grading

Learn about the art of color grading and correction, a critical step in the process of making a short film.

Introduction

• About this training series
• The Assurance
• Introduction to this course

1. Foundational Color Concepts

• The difference color makes
• The basics of color theory
• Working with shadows and highlights
• The secret to beauty: Contrast

2. Colorist Basics

• Understanding primary vs. secondary correction
• Grading with raw vs. compressed footage
• Understanding LUTs
• Working with the DP

3. Using Scopes

• Your eyes are liars
• Using a waveform monitor
• Using the RGB parade
• Using a histogram
• Using a vectorscope

4. Coloring with REDCINE-X

• Downloading the free REDCINE-X Pro application
• Working with RED media
• Grading in REDCINE-X
• Saving presets and exporting footage
• About the IPP2 workflow

5. Coloring in Premiere

• Using the Lumetri Color panel
• Applying and adjusting looks
• Performing secondary grades
• Working with R3D files in Premiere

6. Coloring in After Effects

• Understanding curves
• Using curves to create a cinematic look
• An intro to color compositing

7. Exporting Your Edit to Resolve

• Preparing your timeline for export
• Exporting your edit to Resolve
• Issues with the Premiere and Resolve workflow

8. Coloring in DaVinci Resolve

• Conforming your edit in Resolve
• An overview of DaVinci Resolve
• Understanding nodes
• Performing a basic grade
• Matching shot color within a scene
• Isolating colors
• Masking with power windows
• Tracking power windows
• Using OpenFX
• Grading a challenging shot, part 1
• Grading a challenging shot, part 2
• Exporting your timeline and rendering

Conclusion

• Checking color at the movie theater
• Previewing the audio course
• Final thoughts