Tag: Color Grading
When you get into a project nothing is more annoying than hitting play and then getting that stutter in your video. It usually turns into an annoying experience as …
Ten years ago, while the digital revolution was in full swing, there was a desire to figure out how to make high-definition video appear more like film. Ironic, when …
Color space transform is a very useful tool in DaVinci Resolve. It’ll help you get your footage looking and handling properly in your project’s color space. A good example …
A lot of time here is spent showing you little tips and tricks for making better use of your NLE of choice, like Blackmagic’s DaVinci Resolve. Learning those shortcuts, …
Once you start going beyond the basics in Premiere Pro you’ll find that various effects or tools become infinitely more useful if you localize them to a specific area …
Sometimes flicker happens. Working events where there are always lights that are nice and decorative for the location but aren’t exactly tuned for video production. Weddings are likely a …
As you develop your editing skills you’ll have to start taking a closer look at color grading. Most people starting out simply use this step as a way to …
LUTs, aka Look Up Tables, are an essential part of the modern digital filmmaking workflow. They allow you to preview specific grades while shooting on location, they can give …
Sometimes, through no fault of your own, the exposure or white balance shifts during a shot. It might also just be that a proactive camera operator was jumpy on …
The popular camera matching solution from FilmConvert CineMatch has just become a more powerful and versatile color grading tool. With the latest iteration of the software which was just …
This iteration of DaVinci Resolve improves deconstruction of nested timelines for audio tracks and adds support for 20% faster decoding and rendering of Blackmagic RAW 12K files on Apple …
Setting up your camera(s) is one of the most important parts of being prepared and able to shoot quickly and effectively. Sony cameras especially since I think it’s fair …
ARRI has always nailed its color science. It’s one of (many) reasons why professionals turn to high-end ARRI systems for their productions. Most of us aren’t going to be …
Lyrics videos are a fun way of creating a music video. A lot of top artists now actually launch lyrics videos as an additional piece of promotion for their …
Something that makes digital photography and video difficult when you start to get serious about it is learning about all the technical aspects of imaging. Video gets even worse …
Modern NLEs are incredibly complexes pieces of software. Some things are easy to find and essential to just performing basic video editing tasks. Others are buried or tucked away …
Lots of filmmakers know to invest in things like lenses and a lot enjoy getting some of the flashiest new cameras or accessories. What you can’t forget about is …
Common thought for using Sony cameras like the a7S III, FX3 or a7 IV is to pop it into S-Log3 since that’s how you get the best possible quality. …
When filmmakers talk about color, most often it revolves around whether or not skin tones look good. Getting them right requires a lot of know-how and experience. People will …
Grading log footage isn’t always so much fun. Think about how many camera manufacturers are spending resources to develop picture profiles that don’t need any grading, like Sony and …