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 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
- One by the youtube channel "Davies Media Design"
- Another One by the youtube channel "Davies Media Design"
- Another One 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
- 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 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