Topics in Post-Production (378-0-20)

Topic

Color Correction

Instructors

Carl Stemple

Meeting Info

Louis Hall 118: Tues 6:00PM - 8:50PM

Overview of class

This class is an introduction to the art & science of color grading (aka color correction), taught from the perspective of a working film & tv colorist. Students will be tasked with inhabiting a highly technical role in the post-production pipeline that skirts the line between artist & engineer, all while learning industry-leading workflows, common camera & delivery file-types, primary & secondary grading skills and spectrographic literacy. The class will focus on learning the intricacies & power of DaVinci Resolve, while also exploring the grading potential within Adobe Premiere.

Learning Objectives

Students will learn essential color theory and color grading techniques, how to prepare editorial projects for color grading, how to complete an online conform using several methods, how to export intermediate and final master files, and many other post-finishing skills.

Class Materials (Required)

DaVinci Resolve (Free or Paid version); Adobe Premiere Pro

Class Notes

This is a highly technical class that requires stronger than basic computer and workflow literacy. It is strongly recommended that you have a good grasp of video non-linear editing applications (like Adobe Premiere) before signing up for this class.

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Reserved for RTVF Majors with the RTVF 190-0 prerequisite or be in Writing: MFA or Documentary Media: MFA programs until the end of preregistration, after which time enrollment will be open to everyone with the prerequisite.