Photo/Video Color Grading
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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
- Can be done viaa 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
- One by the youtube channel "Jazza" this one used non-open source software, but the core principles are the same
GIMP Tutorials
- One by the youtube channel "Davies Media Design"
- Another One by the youtube channel "Davies Media Design"
- Another One by the youtube channel "MyGimpTutorialChannel"
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
- Nice Mouse (Comfortable, Precise, Macros even
- Calibrated Monitor and/or a Monitor Calibration Device
Stuff used when taking the photo/video to make post production easier
- Color Chart and Calibration Tool and an Autofocus Calibration Aid and an a Production Slate if doing complex video, of if you are just extra