MASTERCLASS: THX Color Management

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2012 Course Dates: 26 to 27 Mar REGISTER NOW

Getting to know your Color Scientist MICHAEL CHENERY

Course Description

Working in a modern production or postproduction environment requires knowledge about the issues and challenges related to color science in order to be effective and successful. Regardless of position in the production chain, color plays a major role in telling a powerful story. DoPs and colorists are very sensitive to these issues, but post supervisors, engineers and VFX and animation artists must also have a firm grasp on color for a seamless workflow. In order to use color correctly, it is critical to understand what is seen at every stage in the production process, regardless of the nature of display and viewing environment.

Course Objectives

What you will learn:

  • What is “color management” and why is doing it correctly important to production?
  • What are the common data structures used in color management?
  • What does it mean to “profile” a display? What is the right way to use color profiles?
  • What exactly is a Look Up Table (LUT)?
  • What are the differences between 1D and 3D LUTs? When do I need a 3D LUT and when will a 1D LUT be adequate?
  • What are the differences between 65 point, 33 and 17 point LUTs? Why are higher precision LUTs better? When is it OK to use lower precision LUTs?

Who should attend:

  • Target Novice and Advanced Calibration Professionals

Prerequisites:

  • The course serves as a prerequisite for THX Color Management 102.

What you will walk away with:

  1. All instruction
  2. Practical interactive exercises using state-­of-­the‐art equipment
  3. Comprehensive course book
  4. A THX certification that will boost your bottom‐line recognition, seek to enhance your reputation that can benefit you and your business for years to come.