This is an advanced practical workshop aimed at anyone involved in designing the look and style of a project. We look at color harmonies and balance and then apply the ideas to color grading. We focus on the principal elements of an image that clients of commercials, television, and feature films all relate to; techniques cover skin, sky, products, mood, and time of day as well as topics raised by the attendees. The goal is to manage these elements effectively and efficiently whilst maintaining the integrity of the project concepts and a color schema.
The workshop begins with a presentation of color harmonies and analysis. It then quickly moves into practical examples and experiments. Each participant can approach the course with their own ideas and objectives and everyone is encouraged to bring their own media to use in addition to the course media. This class is for all systems. Resolve is used for demonstration purposes. Participants are encouraged to bring media to discuss during the class.
This course is an ideal follow-up to CT101: Colorist Strategies andCT201: Looks and Matching, Theory and Practice, but the class open to anyone with competent grading skills.
Course Outlines
You Will Learn
Color Contrast and Color Juxtaposition
Popular Looks review
Color Design in grading looks
Color Design for image elements
Skin techniques and digital make-up
Sky and how to use it for balance or effect
Time of day effects
Interiors and exteriors; Color design with locations