The Science & Art of Color Grading
About Course
Turn ordinary footage into stunning visuals with pro-level color grading. Perfect for filmmakers, editors, and content creators.
What Will You Learn?
- Color correction, grading, and stylization for cinematic looks
- Master DaVinci Resolve (Industry-standard choice for professional color grading)
- Enhance storytelling with color psychology and LUTs
- Build a pro portfolio and attract high-end clients
- Optimize your workflow for faster, high-quality results
Course Content
Introduction
Module 1: Introduction to the Color Tab
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Interface Overview
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Nodes Workflow
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Primaries: Color Wheels (Exposure & Contrast)
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Scopes (Focus on Luminance and Exposure)
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Curves (Brightness and Contrast Adjustments)
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Masking (Window)
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Tracking
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Magic Mask
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Blur, Key, and Sizing Window
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Layer & Parallel Mixer Nodes
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Keyframing
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Building a Base Node Tree
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Grouping Clips
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Local vs Remote Grading (for editing purposes)
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Stills and Power Grades
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Versions
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Split Screen for Comparison
Module 2: Fundamentals of Color Grading
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What is Color Grading?
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Introduction to Color Spaces
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Primary Grading Techniques
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Basic Color Temperature and White Balance
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Contrast and Saturation Adjustments
Module 3: Advanced Color Grading Techniques
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HDR Color Wheels
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HSL Curves
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Color Warper
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RGB Mixer
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Qualifiers
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Color Slice
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Outside, Key Mixer & Shared Node
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Color Matching Techniques
Module 4: Advanced Color Correction Techniques
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What is Color Correction?
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White Balance & Exposure Correction
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Fixing Problematic Footage
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Matching Different Cameras and Lighting Conditions
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CST (Color Space Transform)
Module 5: Professional Color Grading Workflows
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Building a Professional Node Tree for Grading
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Realtime Color Grading Techniques
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Local vs Remote Grading (for Color Grading)
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Stills and Power Grades in Color Grading
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Memories
Module 6: Practical Application and Projects
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Grading for Different Genres (Cinematic, Documentary, Corporate)
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Project: Grading and Correcting a Complete Scene
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Group Grading Techniques