Photo/Video Color Grading
(Redirected from Color Grading)
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
