Behind The Curtain – Commercial 2: From Base Grade to Final Look

Loved the touch of Offset there. That’s my ‘nature’, try the offset to match across channels first, then gains for tops. But many look at me like I’m … weird … 😉

I really like that you use your control panel and just explain what you’re doing rather than explaining and showing every little step with your mouse. It’s good to see you not grading the hell out of a commercial which is shot very well! But I don’t think it is necessary to see five more “simple” commercials when you could do a more detailed insight on a complex commercial instead. And I really like this series btw!

I really like an insight of what to look or, even on an “easy” job. If this si all you do … interesting.

I’m always offset first. It’s my favourite control either via the offset wheel or using my Stream Deck for Printer lights. Simple but works so well!

I agree. I’ll grab one of the tricker ones next!

Cool Insight! I’d be interested in seeing more complex grades. Especially how you build a grade over several shots.

Thanks Dan! When you talk about offset controls on your panel, what panel are you talking about? I use Tangent Element and there doesn’t seem to be a way to use the wheels for offset like you talk about. Only knobs.

Edit: on the first commercial yo mention you’re using a Mini, so I guess I have my answer. And one more reason to get a Mini! Great feature to have offset of tint and colour balance on the big wheels.

It’s good to see your approach for a simpler grade – I’d love to see a few more of these.