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A Review of the Hawaiki Color and Analyzer for FCPX
A video tutorial, overview and breakdown of the Hawaiki Color and Analyzer color correction filters for Final Cut Pro X.
Baselight For Avid: Initial Thoughts on Primary Corrections
Dan shares his first thoughts on making primary corrections using the Baselight for Avid color correction plug-in.
Creating A Shared DaVinci Resolve Database Server
In this updated Insight learn what gear you'll need and how to properly setup a shared database in DaVInci Resolve.
Using Colorista III in FCPX - Part 2
Learn what a professional colorist thinks of Colorista III - and what's the problem with the current version (1.0.3).
Tutorial: An Overview of Colorista III in Final Cut Pro X
A tutorial and overview of using Colorista III in Final Cut Pro X. Learn how all it's tools work and why you might want to buy and use it.
Setting Up X-Keys: A Control Surface Companion
In this video, contributor Josh Petok shows how to setup the X-Keys XK-24. It's a perfect companion to many colorist control surfaces.
An Overview of the 'Color Finale' FCP X Plug-In
This is a video overview and breakdown of the FCP X color correction plug-in 'Color Finale'
Grade Breakdown - Challenge Your Imagination
In this insight Dan shares a Grade Breakdown on a recent commercial to challenge you to use your eyes to notice all his grades
Using DaVinci Resolve's Curves To Deconstruct A Look
In this Insight, contributor Josh Petok shows a straight forward but very effective way to use Resolve's curves to deconstruct a look.
Grading CG Footage - An Introduction To Video Game Footage
Video games are just as visually stunning as films these days but how to you approach color grading CG footage from one?
Degrading Footage - How To Mess Up Shots
Sometimes you need to throw the rules out the window and create the worst possible image for effect. Dan shows you how to do this in Resolve
Using Post-Clip Grouping As A Timeline Grading Alternative
In this Insight, learn how to use Post-Clip in DaVinci Resolve's grouping behavior as an alternative to timeline level grades
Using Milestone Payments to Get Paid More Reliably
Having problems getting clients to pay you in 30 days? Maybe it's time to switch to Milestone payments. For ideas on this, keep reading...
Color Washes - Working With Extreme Washes
Color washes are the most extreme form of grading but can be very rewarding when done well. Dan shows you how he thinks they work best.
Lens Distortion Removal With Premiere Pro
Action cameras and other wide angle lens can have some pretty severe lens distortion. Check out this Insight to learn how to remove it.
Why You Should Avoid Net 30 Billing Terms
Are you starting a company or are a freelancer and think Net 30 billing is what 'real' businesses do? It's not. Net 30 is a trap. Here's why.
From The MailBag Episode 25
A couple weeks after NAB 2015, Team Mixing Light breaks down NAB 2015 - the gear & other amazing stuff from the week.
Rediscover The Basics - Invisible Look Technique
What do you do when a client says keep it natural? Dan shares tips for getting the most out of your image by building an invisible look
RGB Gamut Errors A Broadcast Colorists Nemesis
In this Insight, learn what RGB Gamut errors are and how to identify them before a broadcaster catches them for you!
From The Mailbag Episode 24
In this Mailbag we discuss when do you call yourself a colorist & are colorists as a group under threat?
Advanced Beauty Grading : Stills Techniques
In this insight I borrow my Stills Techniques and try and apply them to my video work. The standard is very high and the results are amazing