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.