By the end of this course, you will be able to
Define what is DaVinci Resolve and identify the importance of using colors in storytelling. Then, you will differentiate between hue, saturation, and luminance.
Use the grading workflow, primaries color wheels, curves, and scopes. Then, you will learn to use the waveform, correct luminance and contrast, and correct white balance.
Manage colors using DaVinci Resolve, after that, you will learn about the fundamentals and basics of the node pipeline workflow from the beginning and step-by-step.
Course details
- 4 h 33 m/46 lessons
- Last updated: 26/6/2023
- 1 learning resources
- Course completion certificate
Course Content
What will we learn?
Course Material
Who this course is for ?
Before We Start
Importance of colors in story telling
What will we learn?
Course Material
Who this course is for ?
Before We Start
Importance of colors in story telling
Hue, Saturation and Luminance
Color Page Layout
Understanding grading workflow
Primaries Color Wheels, Curves & Scopes
How to use waveform
Correcting Luminance & Contrast
Correcting White Balance
Setting contrast & balancing colors using curves
Primary vs Log Wheels
When to use Log wheels
The depth Plane Effect
Which shot match strategy to use
Using flags and filters to organize shots
Applying shot match
Matching shots using stills
Matching and comparing shots manually
Using windows and saturation to control viewer focus
Mimicking a Shallow Depth of Field
Vignettes
Sharpening key Elements
Fixing Skies
Adding Atmosphere
Warping Color Ranges
Enhancing Colors Based on Luminance
Enhancing Skin Tones
Improving Skin Quality
Adjusting Skin Tones Manually
What is a dynamic range?
Understanding Color Management
Color Management Options
Color Correcting Clog3
Basics of the node pipeline workflow
Testing Nodes
Linear vs Parallel & Layer Mixer Nodes P1
Linear vs Parallel & Layer Mixer Nodes P2
Visualizing Mixer Nodes
3D Qualifier with Layer node
Apply Grades and Create Local Versions
Appending Grades and Nodes
Timelines Album
Outro
About this course
Color correction with DaVinci Resolve can help you learn to master using colors in your audiovisual projects to convey emotions and involve the viewer in a unique environment. It is a professional color grading solution used in many Hollywood productions that can help you achieve the look you want. Therefore, in this course, you will learn about the importance of colors in storytelling, the difference between hue, saturation, and luminance, the use of color page layout, and more.
Course requirements and prerequisites
There are no requirements for this course. Your interest in the topic and your commitment to learning are all you need to achieve the utmost benefit from this course.
Mentor
Ihab Hassan
Media Production & Business Manager