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Commercial Breakdown - Smirnoff
Dan takes a look at his latest commercial grade and shares the thinking and techniques behind the grades.
SpeedGrade CC 2014.1 - New Tools & Improved Workflows
SpeedGrade CC 2014.1 offers an updated Interface, New Features and some new tools. Check out this Insight To Learn More
Colorist Inspiration - Dave Hussey
We visit the colour grading work of Company 3 master colorist Dave Hussey – rock star colourist and all round awesome guy
Throwing A Change Up - Different Tools For New Results
It's easy to be stagnant always using the same tools. In this Insight learn how different tools can help you break a creative block
Color Balance Skies and Shot Matching
Do you need to color balance every shot in your video? What are the best strategies to color balance and enhance gray skies? Listen & learn.
Shot Matching - The Basics of Matching Cameras Together
In this Insight we take a look at doing shot matching with multiple cameras to create a smooth edit. Featuring: BMPCC, BMCC and Red Scarlet cameras.
DaVinci Resolve 11: Broadcast Safe + Grouping LUTs
In this episode of From The MailBag, learn about Resolve 11's new broadcast safe option & how to use LUTs while Grouping.
Mixing Light From The MailBag Ep 14
In this episode of From The MailBag learn about what to do when you have no client direction & how to achieve that national spot look
Resolve Keyframes - From Newbie To Ninja
Resolve Keyframes can be confusing at first but if you follow a few essential rules you'll be keyframing like a pro in no time!
Shot Matching - Working With Skin Tone
Making people look as good is part of the dayjob for colorists. Working with skin tone can be tricky but Dan shares his tips and approach.
1D Vs 3D LUTs - The Colorists Prespective
Look Up Tables can be complex subject. In this Insight get a colorists perspective on the difference between 1D and 3D LUTs.
Using Log Controls As A Secondary Correction
Many colorists use log controls as a primary grading tool. In this Insight learn how the log controls can also be used as a secondary.
Essential Skills For Assistant Colorists
Essential Skills For Assistant Colorists to help you get the job in a big facility. Being an assistant is hard work but you'll learn so much
Circuit Training - From Camera Rushes To Final Look
Dan breaks down a shot from camera rushes to final look. He shares the good the bad and the ugly grades from starting point to final grade.
Evaluating A Project - What Will A Grade Really Take?
Evaluating a project so you know how much time it will take is an essential part of color grading. Check out this Insight for more key tips.
Shot Matching - Matching Skies
Shot Matching - Matching Skies. In this Insight, Dan shows you his techniques for color matching skies between multiple set ups and scenes
Resolve 11 Highlights And Shadows Controls
New Tools For Resolve 11 Are The Highlights And Shadows Controls. They offer up new creative options for setting the contrast in your scene.
When Color Management Fails : Dan's Strategy
Have you had a client reject a grade after they left the color correction suite? Learn how handle this problem without losing your client.
How to Improve the Client Experience: A Check List
How to keep a client comfortable & productive as a key part of postproduction client services. A checklist for client happiness.
Using The Smart Render Cache in DaVinci Resolve 11
Part 2 in the series, learn how the smart render cache can speed up your workflow by caching footage, effects and grades automatically .
Attended Grading - Starting A Session
Attended Grading - Starting A Session is the hardest part of the grade. You need to understand what your new clients want from the grade