Module #1 Introduction to Color Grading and Correction Overview of color grading and correction, importance in post-production, and course objectives
Module #2 Color Fundamentals Color theory, color spaces, and color models
Module #3 Understanding Color in Digital Media How color is represented in digital media, bit depth, and color precision
Module #4 Color Grading Tools and Software Overview of popular color grading tools and software, including DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Blackmagic Design
Module #5 Setting Up a Color Grading Suite Configuring a color grading workspace, monitor calibration, and hardware requirements
Module #6 Footage Preparation and Ingest Preparing footage for color grading, importing media, and organizing projects
Module #7 Primary Color Correction Basic color correction techniques, including white balance, exposure, and brightness
Module #8 Secondary Color Correction Selective color correction techniques, including isolating colors and fixing skin tones
Module #9 Color Wheels and Color Harmony Using color wheels to create harmonious color schemes and palettes
Module #10 Color Grading for Emotional Impact Using color grading to create mood, atmosphere, and emotional responses
Module #11 Color Grading for Different Genres Color grading techniques for specific genres, such as dramas, comedies, and horror films
Module #12 Color Grading for Branding and Consistency Creating consistent color schemes for brands, franchises, and series
Module #13 LUTs and Presets Understanding and working with Look Up Tables (LUTs) and presets
Module #14 Color Grading for Cinematic Looks Achieving cinematic looks, including film stock emulation and camera-specific styles
Module #15 Color Grading for HDR and WCG Color grading for High Dynamic Range (HDR) and Wide Color Gamut (WCG) content
Module #16 Color Grading for Deliverables and Output Preparing color graded footage for different deliverables, including HD, 4K, and web output
Module #17 Color Grading Best Practices Workflow optimization, project organization, and collaboration techniques
Module #18 Common Color Grading Mistakes and Solutions Troubleshooting common color grading issues and finding solutions
Module #19 Color Grading for Visual Effects Integrating color grading with visual effects and CGI elements
Module #20 Advanced Color Grading Techniques Advanced techniques, including color remapping, advanced curves, and color space manipulation
Module #21 Case Study:Color Grading a Short Film Hands-on exercise:color grading a short film from start to finish
Module #22 Case Study:Color Grading a Commercial Hands-on exercise:color grading a commercial from start to finish
Module #23 Color Grading Trends and Emerging Technologies Exploring current trends and emerging technologies in color grading, including AI and machine learning
Module #24 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Color Grading and Correction in Post-Production career
