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COL 101: An Introduction to Color Grading with Resolve

Step into the craft of color grading and bring out your creativity with Resolve software in this thorough workshop at Manhattan Edit Workshop. Built for beginners, the course covers everything you need to know about color theory, grading techniques, and workflows. Unleash your inner colorist and bring your visuals to life.

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Class Description

Description

This intensive three-day workshop provides an excellent introduction to DaVinci Resolve software. The class is ideal for first-time users who have no prior colorist experience or previous grading exposure. The course combines operational instruction with practical, real-world training covering workflows, basic color theory, grading approaches, and professional techniques.

DAY ONE

  • Introduction to Resolve: A complete demonstration of the system, examining every functional area of the software and how it integrates with control surfaces.
  • Setting up your Resolve: Learn to load the software and get started properly. Create a customized user account and configure all necessary settings before beginning work. Address resolution considerations, including 2K, HD, and SD formats.
  • How to import your images: Master importing and conforming both film and digital material using EDL, XML, and AAF formats. Use scene cut detectors and manually create timelines.
  • Basic Color Theory: Study the waveform, vectorscope, and histogram. Understand how different colors interact with increased saturation and contrast, and identify which colors complement each other effectively. Learn RGB versus YUV correction in Resolve.
  • Primary Correction and Grading with Curves: Understand that primary correction is essential. Master how to establish the correct primary correction to serve as the foundation for any professional look. Learn how proper primary correction simplifies your entire color correction workflow.

DAY TWO

Serial and Parallel nodes

  • Learn when and how to use these fundamental node types, which you will employ throughout your color grading work.

Secondary Correction

  • Understand that keying represents a critical component of color grading. Learn how to perform keying in Resolve using HSL, RGB, or LUM methods. Determine whether keying a specific color or adjusting its secondary curve provides the better approach.

Power Windows

  • Each node includes four Power Windows: the classic DaVinci Circle, Linear square, Polygon, and Bezier Power Curve. Learn to use each effectively and understand why you choose one over another. Master repositioning, key-framing, and auto tracking techniques.

Keyframing

  • Use the pan, tilt, zoom, and rotate controls to explore how far you can zoom into film or digital images. Understand keyframing in the timeline and auto tracking capabilities.

Resolve Workflows

  • Master workflows for Film, RED, Canon, ARRI Alexa, Sony F3, and other digital file formats. Learn the advantages and disadvantages of working with different formats in Resolve.

DAY THREE

Layer and Key mixer nodes

  • These nodes provide substantial flexibility. Learn to combine them with other Resolve nodes to complement your grades. Master mixing between nodes effectively.

Looks and Styles

  • Create looks and styles within Resolve to give your sessions a powerful starting point. Explore several popular approaches, including orange and teal looks, cross process effects, bleach bypass, Schindler's red coat technique, duotones, and day for night effects.

Versions and the Gallery and Powergrade

  • Understand versions and gallery setup, including importing and exporting stills. Learn to create your own Powergrade looks for future projects.

Rendering and Output Options

  • Determine how and where to render your finished grade. Master the process of playing out to tape and other output destinations.

Course Certification

  • The course will be ICA certified, with all students receiving a certificate.
  • Each student has their own workstation.
School Notes:

Once you have signed up for this class, please email [email protected] if you are signing up for personal improvement or for business and if the company will be paying for your tuition.

Refund Policy

Any transfers and cancellations require written notification to [email protected]

Rescheduling Policy:

  • Bookings transferred by the customer more than 15 business days before the commencement date of the course will incur no transfer fee.
  • Bookings rescheduled by the customer within 1 to 15 business days of the commencement date of the course will incur a $150 transfer fee.

All transferred courses must be completed within 3 months of the commencement date of the original class.

Cancellation/Exclusion Policy:

  • Cancellations by customers made more than 22 business days before course commencement will incur 5% cancellation fee.
  • Cancellations within 9 to 22 business days of course commencement will incur a 50% cancellation fee
  • Cancellations between 1 and 8 business days will incur a 100% cancellation fee.
  • In the event that a customer cancels a booking for which a transfer has taken place, this will incur a minimum 50% cancellation fee.

All refunds for the Six Week Intensive may take a minimum of 10 business days to process regardless of when the cancellation occurs.

Exclusion of a Student by the school may occur if the student displays behavior deemed inappropriate and/or disruptive to other students and/or school faculty. Student will receive 1 (one) written warning regarding behavior. If the behavior in question is repeated, the Student will be removed from the class with a written explanation of their exclusion. In the event that a Student is removed due to the above-mentioned repetitive and/or disruptive behavior, no tuition fees will be refunded.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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Manhattan Edit Workshop

Headquartered in the vibrant Flatiron District of New York City, Manhattan Edit Workshop (MEWShop) was founded in 2002 to provide cutting-edge instruction on Adobe, Avid, Blackmagic, and Apple platforms. Over the years, MEWShop has evolved into a comprehensive training center, offering an ever-expanding curriculum designed to meet the demands of today's media and entertainment industries. Whether you’re an aspiring editor, a seasoned professional looking to refine your skills, or a content creator seeking to expand your production knowledge, MEWShop provides the ideal environment to learn and grow. Our approach to education combines technical mastery with artistic vision, ensuring that students not only understand the tools of the trade but also develop a keen storytelling sense essential to success in the industry.

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