Photo/Video 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

• A Video Tutorial by the Youtube Channel "Chipper Videos" on Blender 2.80 Video Color Correction

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

External Links

• The Wikipedia Page on Color Grading