Colorgrading

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Level: Beginners

Location: St. Pölten UAS - A.3.38 Postpro.Studio (Building A)

Workshop description:

This workshop will provide a comprehensive introduction to the art and science of color grading and it’s underlying principles. We will explore the evolution of color in film, from its historical roots to modern techniques.
Technical, physiological, and psychological aspects of color and its impact on storytelling will be discussed. A practical introduction to Davinci Resolve will lay the ground to apply the necessary tools in order to refine colors and achieve the desired effects.

Content:

Introduction to Color Grading

• what is color grading
  • matching shots
  • creating a unique consistent look and feel
• the role of a colorist
  • colaboration with different departments
  • understanding filmlight, set design and cinematography

History of Color Grading

• early techniques and innovations
• from analog to digital film

Color Theory

• basics of color theory
• color wheels and color harmony
• subjectivity of color
• psychological effects of colors

Technical Background

• human vs. camera perception of color and light
• color spaces, color profiles, gamma curves
• look up tables
• importance of color management in post production

Introduction to Davinci Resolve

• resolve GUI overview
• starting a new project, conforming, editing
• color page overview
• node based color grading
• primary and secondary color grading
• look development
• using scopes
• using groups
• using LUTs
• finishing and delivers

Discussion of Practical Examples

Additional Topics

• introduction to HDR
• grading for different devices
• common mistakes and how to avoid them

Further Ressources

• books, online tutorials and courses, online communities

Lecturer:

Daniel Hollerweger

Was born in Upper Austria and studied Multimediaart at the FH Salzburg. Daniel has
been working as DoP on all kinds of projects - including cinematic movies and
documentaries.
He is running his own Color Grading and Post Production Studio in Vienna since 2010.
His day to day work includes all kinds of genres. From feature films, documentaries and
tv commercials to music videos and experimental films. His special interest is analog
film. From shooting analog himself, to postproducing analog shot films to creating
convincing analog film looks for digitally shot projects.

Work
Feature Films:
Die Migrantigen (Arman Riahi)
Aufbruch (Ludwig Wüst)
Lovecut (Iliana Estañol, Johanna Lietha)
Nebelkind (Tereza Kotyk)
Landkrimi Vier (Maria Kreutzer)
Commercials:
Billa, Hofer, Lidl, Penny, Verbund, Strabag, Libro, Willhaben, Western Union,
Erste Bank, Samsung, FACC, KTM ...

Homepage
https://www.embelstudiopost.com