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=Basics= | =Basics= | ||
*The process of changing color and light values of a photo or video to more accurately portray the portrayed scene, or meet a desired aesthetic | *The process of changing color and light values of a photo or video to more accurately portray the portrayed scene, or meet a desired aesthetic | ||
*Can be done | *Not only aesthetic, as it can make images more bright, and/or improve contrast of colors, materials, or areas | ||
*Can be done via software like [[GIMP]] for photos, and [[Blender]] for video | |||
*VERY useful to have a calibrated monitor, but not 100% neccisary especially at the low end | *VERY useful to have a calibrated monitor, but not 100% neccisary especially at the low end | ||
=Tutorials= | =Tutorials= | ||
==General Knowledge/Tutorials Using Non Open Source Software | ==General Knowledge/Tutorials Using Non Open Source Software== | ||
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w18IujPm5qA | *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w18IujPm5qA A Video Tutorial by the Youtube Channel "Jazza" on Video Color Grading] this one used non-open source software, but the core principles are the same | ||
==GIMP Tutorials== | ==Photo Color Grading== | ||
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbU8FqTI-A4 | ===GIMP Tutorials=== | ||
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJJLWqtRC_g Another | *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbU8FqTI-A4 A Video Tutorial by the Youtube Channel "Davies Media Design" ] | ||
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJJLWqtRC_g Another | *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJJLWqtRC_g Another Video Tutorial by the Youtube Channel "Davies Media Design" ] | ||
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJJLWqtRC_g Another Video Tutorial by the Youtube Channel "MyGimpTutorialChannel" ] | |||
==Video Color Grading== | |||
===Blender Tutorials=== | |||
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLkbfrh7xzU&t A Video Tutorial by the Youtube Channel "Chipper Videos" on Blender 2.80 Video Color Correction] | |||
=Optional Equipment= | =Optional Equipment= | ||
* | *Granted this gear is not neccissary and is only for making editing and grading more accurate and more efficient | ||
==Desktop Stuf== | |||
*[[Macro Keyboard]] or [[Macro Keypad]] (Makes editing faster/less tedious) | |||
*Nice Mouse (Comfortable, Precise, Some Even Have Macro Keys/Buttons) | |||
*[[Calibrated Monitor]] and/or a [[Monitor Calibration Device]] (makes sure it will "look right" on any display, not just yours) | |||
==Stuff used when taking the photo/video to make post production easier== | |||
*[[Color Chart and Calibration Tool]] is almost a must | |||
*[[Autofocus Calibration Aid]]s and [[Production Slate]]s are useful if doing complex video (piles of cameras/cards) , of if you are just extra | |||
= | =Internal Links= | ||
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= | =External Links= | ||
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Color_grading The Wikipedia Page on Color Grading] | *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Color_grading The Wikipedia Page on Color Grading] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:24, 21 June 2020
Basics
- The process of changing color and light values of a photo or video to more accurately portray the portrayed scene, or meet a desired aesthetic
- Not only aesthetic, as it can make images more bright, and/or improve contrast of colors, materials, or areas
- Can be done via software like GIMP for photos, and Blender for video
- VERY useful to have a calibrated monitor, but not 100% neccisary especially at the low end
Tutorials
General Knowledge/Tutorials Using Non Open Source Software
- A Video Tutorial by the Youtube Channel "Jazza" on Video Color Grading this one used non-open source software, but the core principles are the same
Photo Color Grading
GIMP Tutorials
- A Video Tutorial by the Youtube Channel "Davies Media Design"
- Another Video Tutorial by the Youtube Channel "Davies Media Design"
- Another Video Tutorial by the Youtube Channel "MyGimpTutorialChannel"
Video Color Grading
Blender Tutorials
Optional Equipment
- Granted this gear is not neccissary and is only for making editing and grading more accurate and more efficient
Desktop Stuf
- Macro Keyboard or Macro Keypad (Makes editing faster/less tedious)
- Nice Mouse (Comfortable, Precise, Some Even Have Macro Keys/Buttons)
- Calibrated Monitor and/or a Monitor Calibration Device (makes sure it will "look right" on any display, not just yours)
Stuff used when taking the photo/video to make post production easier
- Color Chart and Calibration Tool is almost a must
- Autofocus Calibration Aids and Production Slates are useful if doing complex video (piles of cameras/cards) , of if you are just extra