Course Outlines

Day 1

• Introduction to Resolve V8 :::
  A complete demo of the system, looking at every area of the new software and how it works with the control surface
• Setting up your Resolve :::
  Loading the software and getting started. How to create a new customized user, and get all the config. settings correct before you kick off. 2K, HD, what if you only need SD?
• How to get your images in :::
  Importing and conforming both film and digital material using an EDL/XML/AAF Scene cut detector and manually creating a timeline
• Basic Color Theory :::
  Looking at the waveform, vectorscope, and histogram. How different Colors interact with increased saturation/contrast and why some colors complement each other more than others. RGB v YUV correction in Resolve.
• Primary Correction/Grading with Curves :::
  Primary correction is very important. It’s the base of any “cool look”. Get it right and it will simplify your whole color correction process

Day 2

• Serial and Parallel nodes :::
  You’ll use them all the time, how do they work and when do you use each one
• Secondary Correction :::
  Keying is a very important part of what we do as colorists. Learn how to key in Resolve using either HSL RGB or LUM. Is it best to key a color or adjust its Secondary curve?
• Power Windows :::
  Each node has 4 Power Windows, the classic Da Vinci Circle, Linear square, Polygon and a Bezier Power Curve. How to use each one, and why do we decide to use one over the other? Repositioning, Key-Framing and Auto Tracking.
• Rendering :::
  Process and Export the Timeline
• Keyframing :::
  Using the pan, tilt, zoom and rotate controls, just how far can we zoom-in on a film or digital image? Keyframing in the timeline and auto tracking explained
• Resolve workflows :::
  Including Film, Red, Canon, Arri Alexa, Sony F3 and other digital files. Resolve workswith lots of formats, get to know the pros and cons of each format

Day 3

• Layer and Key mixer nodes :::
  These nodes offer lots of flexibility. See how to combine them with the other Resolve nodes to complement tour grades. How to mix between the nodes
• Looks and Styles :::
  How to create looks and styles within Resolve that will give you a great start to your session. Here are just a few we will look at…… Orange and Teal, Cross process, Bleach Bypass, Schindlers red
  coat, Duotones, Day for night.
• Versions and the gallery/Powergrade :::
  What are versions, setting up the gallery including importing and exporting stills. Making your own Powergrade looks
• Rendering and Output Options :::
  The grade is finished but how and where do you render it to? Playing out to tape

Course Description

This three-day hands-on course will give all first time users with no previous knowledge of color grading or Resolve experience a great start with exciting new color correcting software.The class mixes the operational side of Resolve with some practical real world training on workflows, basic color theory, grading approaches and techniques.

If you are not interested in the operation side, you will still learn a lot by just watching, listening and joining in discussions with Warren and your fellow learners.

The goal of this course is to ideal for Junior colorists, editors, VFX artists, DPs and basically anybody creative who wants to further their knowledge on Color Correction.

Course Objectives

What you will learn:

• Start with the basics of color balancing and correction
• Move on to the fine points of secondary grading
• Including scene matching
• Using vignettes to isolate and track regions
• Creating advanced color effects and “looks”
• Skin tone adjustments
• Adjusting the composition and framing of a shot, and much more

Who should attend:

• The course is designed for anybody keen to learn more about the art of Color Correction andwhat it takes to become a colorist. The course will be hands on, with students encouraged to use the grading panel and get creative.

Prerequisites:

• For novice colorists and an excellent improvement module for seasoned colorists

What you will walk away with:

1. Learn about styles and effects
2. Where to use power windows
3. Film vs digital
4. How to manage a room full of clients