Color Correction for Film and Television
Color Correction for Film and Television
One of the last and most crucial steps of post-production is color correction (the digital intermediate). This course will cover how color correction fits into the workflow of post, including discussion and workshops on how…
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One of the last and most crucial steps of post-production is color correction (the digital intermediate). This course will cover how color correction fits into the workflow of post, including discussion and workshops on how to complete a conform and the role of the Online Editor. The majority of the course will focus on the role of the Colorist, from a technical and aesthetic approach; examining how color correction can be used to enhance visual storytelling, and the tools used to achieve such results. Lastly, this course will also cover the role of the finishing editor in compiling deliverables, ranging from an online screener to a DCP (digital cinema package).
Winter 2027 Schedule
Students will be required to use Davinci Resolve as part of the course.
The software program DaVinci Resolve will be used extensively in this course, and is required as part of the final color grading assignment. DaVinci Resolve is available for free download: https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve, and the course can be completed using the free version of the program. The paid “studio” version of the program will be discussed in-class, and students can elect to purchase the software at any point.
Students will need to provide their own computer capable of running the latest version of DaVinci Resolve (ideally a laptop purchased within the last 3 years). Computer needs to have at least 250 GB of storage available internally or via external hard drive to hold media content.
This course applies toward the following programs
Post-Production
Prepare for a career as an editor or post-production professional in film, television, and documentaries. Gain real-world training taught by Hollywood professionals.