Complete Color Grading & Color Correction In Davinci Resolve

Color Grading & Color Correction Masterclass in DaVinci Resolve 15 & 16 with complete & easy Tutorials

What you'll learn

Color correct and grade videos using efficient techniques from an expert

By the end of course, you'll have edited a short documentary using either the supplied footage (video clips, photos, graphics, music), or your own footage!

Start a project with the right settings for any type of video, from any camera.

Export and save your videos for HD playback.

Color correct your video to fix issues with white balance and exposure.

Add a feeling to your video with color grading.

Apply visual effects to your videos to make them look better.

Edit green screen footage and, add backgrounds that actually look good.

Requirements

Students will need to install DaVinci Resolve 16 on their computers (I'll show you how) to follow along. There are many PRACTICE EXERCISES throughout this course with downloadable practice clips. We want you to follow along.

I teach this course using DaVinci Resolve 16. If you have a older or newer version, you should still be able to learn with this course.

For Windows users, Windows 10 is needed. A computer with at least 16GB RAM, dedicated GPU and a fast Processor is recommended.

Basic understanding of video editing is recommended.

Description

Start Color Correction and Color Grading of your videos professionally with Blackmagic Design's DaVinci Resolve!If you are looking for a free application that will allow you to color grade videos however you want them, DaVinci is the best answer. DaVinci Resolve is used by amateur and professional video makers across the world for every type of production from business & marketing videos, music videos to documentaries and feature films. This course is the best way to jump right in and start color correcting and grading.Color Correct and Color Grade videos the way you imagine them!Practice color correction and grading while you learn. This course includes practice files so you can follow along and actually learn by doing.I'll be teaching the course using the DaVinci Resolve 16 application, but if you have a previous version, or even a newer version, you can still learn to color correct and grade with this course.What makes me qualified to teach you?I put together this DaVinci Resolve color grading course. I am a best-selling instructor of top-rated courses that get great reviews such as:An incredible learning experience. The instructor is very clear and easily understood. - Walter SimmonsTeaching by an expert teacher. - Abdulkadir CabuğaExcellent! I couldn't ask for a better tutorial on whiteboard animations. The course is very thorough, and provides enough practice activities to apply the skills. - ShamuelMy Promise to YouI'll be here for you every step of the way. If you have any questions about the course content or anything related to this topic, you can always post a question in the course or send me a direct message. What is this DaVinci Resolve Color Grading course all about?In this complete guide on Color Correction and Grading using DaVinci Resolve, you'll not only learn all of the color correction and grading tools available in DaVinci Resolve, but also how to color grade videos with the mindset of an expert in color grading.This course will cover everything you need to know to start color correction and grading, including:Interface of the Color page in DaVinci ResolveStarting a ProjectImporting Videos to ResolveThe Workflow for Color Correction and GradingThe Concept of NodesTypes of Nodes and how to use themScopesColor WheelsCurvesQualifiersTrackerPower WindowsColor Correcting and Grading your Video to give it a great styleEditing Green Screen (chroma key) FootageExporting your video for high-quality playback on any deviceSo much more!BONUS: As a bonus, you'll receive supplemental video clips to practice with while I teach you with.By the end of this course, your confidence in color correction and grading videos will soar, and you'll have a thorough understanding of how to use DaVinci Resolve for fun or as a career opportunity.Go ahead and click the enroll button, and I'll see you in lesson 1!Cheers,Kashif

Overview

Section 1: Introduction And Overview of the Interface

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 Download your Practice Files and PDFs

Lecture 3 Creating Timeline

Lecture 4 Interface of the Color Page - Part 1

Lecture 5 Interface of the Color Page - Part 2

Section 2: Fundamental Concepts and Scopes

Lecture 6 Color Correction vs. Color Grading

Lecture 7 The 3 Regions - Highlights, Midtones and Shadows

Lecture 8 Introduction to Scopes and their 4 Types

Lecture 9 Scope #1: Waveform

Lecture 10 Scope #2: The Parade

Lecture 11 Scope #3: Vectorscope

Lecture 12 Scope #4: Histogram

Lecture 13 How to use Scopes

Section 3: Nodes

Lecture 14 Nodes 00

Lecture 15 The Concept of Nodes

Lecture 16 Using Nodes

Lecture 17 Adding and Labeling the Nodes

Lecture 18 Serial Nodes and Sequence

Lecture 19 Parallel Nodes

Lecture 20 The Compound Nodes

Section 4: Color Wheels

Lecture 21 Color Wheels

Section 5: Power Windows

Lecture 22 Power Windows

Section 6: Curves

Lecture 23 Introduction to Curves

Lecture 24 Types of Curves

Section 7: Qualifiers

Lecture 25 Introduction to Qualifiers

Lecture 26 Qualifier 00

Lecture 27 Procedure for using Qualifiers

Lecture 28 HSL Qualifiers-selecting the colors

Lecture 29 HSL Qualifiers - Refining the Matte

Lecture 30 RGB Qualifier

Lecture 31 Luma Qualifier

Lecture 32 The 3D Qualifier

Lecture 33 EXAMPLE: Green Screen Keying using the HSL Qualifier

Section 8: Tips for Efficient Workflow

Lecture 34 Copying Grade from One Clip to Another Clip

Section 9: Tracking and other Controls

Lecture 35 Tracking Power Windows

Lecture 36 Blur and Sharpen

Lecture 37 The Sizing Tool

Lecture 38 Keyer options

Lecture 39 RGB Mixer

Lecture 40 Motion Effects

Lecture 41 3D Tools

Section 10: Look-up Tables or LUTs

Lecture 42 Applying LUTs and adjusting their Strength using Key tab

Lecture 43 Applying Project LUTs

Lecture 44 Creating your own Project LUTs

Section 11: Green Screening

Lecture 45 Green Screen - Chroma Key

Lecture 46 Green Screening using HSL Qualifier

Section 12: More Concepts

Lecture 47 Primary and Secondary Colors

Section 13: Color Correction and Grading Project

Lecture 48 Color Correction of Travel Montage

Lecture 49 Color Correction - Final Output

Lecture 50 Royalty Free Resources

Film makers who know how to edit their videos, but want to give them a professional look by Color Grading them,Freelancers who undertake post processing, color correction and video editing projects,Hobbyists who want to polish their personal video projects and bring them to a professional level