Color Grading for Video

Lessons in this course

1. 1

   Color Correction and Color Grading in Video

   Learn color work in video post-production: correction versus grading, the order of work, how video differs from photos, the colorist's role and main tools.

   5 min
2. 2

   Video Scopes: Waveform, Vectorscope and RGB Parade

   Learn video scopes for grading: the waveform for brightness, RGB parade for color balance, the vectorscope for hue and saturation, and the skin tone line.

   5 min
3. 3

   Primary Correction: Exposure, Contrast and White Balance

   Learn primary color correction for video: lift, gamma and gain, color wheels, contrast and pivot, white balance and tint, saturation and a simple method.

   5 min
4. 4

   Working with Log Footage and Color-Space Transforms

   Learn to grade log footage: why it must be converted, color-space transforms, color-managed workflows, where to place the conversion, and the basics of ACES.

   5 min
5. 5

   Using LUTs Correctly

   Learn to use LUTs correctly: technical versus creative LUTs, where to place them, correcting first, controlling strength, avoiding stacking and making LUTs.

   5 min
6. 6

   Matching Shots and Cameras

   Learn to match shots and cameras in grading: choosing a hero shot, matching with scopes, side-by-side comparison, color charts and matching different cameras.

   5 min
7. 7

   Secondary Grading: Qualifiers, Masks and Tracking

   Learn secondary color grading: selecting colors with qualifiers, shape masks and power windows, tracking moving subjects, hue curves and vignettes.

   5 min
8. 8

   Skin Tones in Video

   Learn to grade natural skin tones for every skin color: isolating skin, the skin tone line, exposure for darker and lighter skin, and avoiding over-smoothing.

   5 min
9. 9

   Creating a Cinematic Look

   Learn to create a cinematic look: what makes footage feel cinematic, contrast curves, color palettes, film emulation and grain, building looks in layers.

   5 min
10. 10

    Grading for HDR and SDR Delivery

    Learn to grade for HDR and SDR: brightness in nits, why HDR needs an HDR monitor, HLG and PQ, SDR trim passes, natural faces and delivering both.

    5 min
11. 11

    Color Grading Workflow and Export

    Learn a complete grading workflow: preparing the timeline, round trips with the editor, organizing grades, stills and versions, reviews, export and archiving.

    5 min