How to Color Grade Video

Unlock the secrets of color grading in this comprehensive 1-hour 13-minute video tutorial. Learn how color enhances perception and shapes storytelling in filmmaking. Discover techniques to create compelling looks, from neutral to natural and beyond, without breaking the budget. Master the art of pushing colors for more pop and punch, create specific visual styles, and explore the use of vignettes and grain. Gain insights on evaluating color, imagining looks, and creating continuity of feeling in your projects. Understand the importance of shooting for the grade and how to become a proficient colorist. Perfect for filmmakers and video editors looking to elevate their projects with professional-grade color manipulation techniques.

1.1 Introduction
1.2 What You Need
1.3 Shoot for the Grade
2.1 What Is Grading and Why Do We Need It?
2.2 Evaluating Color and Imagining a Look
2.3 Neutral vs. Natural: Creating Continuity of Feeling
2.4 Neutral vs. Natural: Beyond Color
2.5 Storytelling With Color
3.1 Becoming a Colorist