In this workshop we will focus on the software DaVinci Resolve 14 & 15 as a tool to increase the production value of our shots. We will cover basic theory on light and colour spaces to understand concepts like gamma, codecs, mid-tone levels, 8bit, 10bit, what is 4:2:0 and what makes 4:4:4 and RAW different.
Understanding what do you grade for: cinema, web, TV. Correcting mistakes: underexposure, grain, overexposure, focus, white balance. Matching shots within a scene, even when shot with different cameras. Avoiding on-set mistakes that are hard to correct on post. Keeping a consistent look throughout the scene. Creating a global look for your film.
The workshop is intended for people with basic knowledge on camera, light and/ or editing softwares who want an introduction on DaVinci Resolve. Bring your own laptop with the software. Bringing your own footage is encouraged! We will find time on Sunday to deal with real-case scenarios with your own projects.
SATURDAY 06.04.2019
10AM: Hands-on Da Vinci Resolve. How do I start a project? Import an existing project from Premiere CC, Avid or other NLE softwares. Automatically cutting an edited film to be able to grade it. Do the reverse: send your grades to Premiere, After Effects or others. 2PM: Lunch Break 3PM: Color Correction and Secondary Grades. Reading the Scopes will lead us to a successful color correction Only when all clips are corrected, we can proceed to a secondary grading Giving a global look to the film / scene.
SUNDAY 07.04.2019
10AM: The work starts on the pre-production. Choose the right Codec for your film Prepare the workflow pipeline between Camera department - editorial department - VFX department, the Colorist and the Finishing of the film. 12:30PM: Matching a scene shot with different cameras. Matching a scene shot with same cameras but wrong White Balance / exposure settings. 2PM: Lunch Break (1h:15min) 3:15PM: Color Grading exercise. 4PM: Grade your own footage or work with the sample footage of different cameras that will be provided.