Color Grading with Cineform: at DVinfo.net

Simon Zimmer · August 12th, 2009, 07:36 AM

I have Prospect HD and love it especially First Light but I am a novice when it comes to color grading properly. I just do what looks good but I am assuming there is more to it than that.

Can anyone provide me with some tips and guidance on how to properly color grade HD video?

Also if there is a good website or book that explains it in detail, that would be worthwhile too.

Thanks,

Simon

Simon Zimmer · August 12th, 2009, 07:39 AM

Interesting article:

Eugenia's Rants and Thoughts Blog Archive How to Color Grade

Magic Bullet is impressive.

Jeremy Hughes · August 17th, 2009, 10:02 AM

That's a big question. In super-simple terms, I would break down the answer in 2 parts. First is contrast, 2nd is color and look. Learning to read your scopes is a big part to successfully grading, especially if you can't afford a true and accurate setup with a quality calibrated monitor and proper output to it (i.e. something like a solid JVC or Panny out from a Decklink or AJA card).

This is an excellent book:
Amazon.com: The Art and Technique of Digital Color Correction (9780240809908): Steve Hullfish: Books

Simon Zimmer · August 17th, 2009, 12:06 PM

Thanks for the advice.

I will check out the book.

Simon

Simon Zimmer · August 17th, 2009, 12:07 PM

I am trying out the trial right now and it is pretty amazing.

Bumping up the saturation and using one of the look presets (Grand Sky) has helped make my washed out video much better.

Simon

Vasco Dones · August 17th, 2009, 01:05 PM

Older book, by same author:
Amazon.com: Color Correction for Digital Video: Using Desktop Tools to Perfect Your Image (9781578202010): Steve Hullfish, Jaime Fowler President of Digital Media Education Center, Jaime Fowler: Books

Vasco

Simon Zimmer · August 17th, 2009, 07:00 PM

Cool.

Thanks,

Simon

August 12th, 2009, 07:36 AM	#1
Simon Zimmer Major Player Join Date: May 2008 Location: Easton, Maryland Posts: 497	Color Grading with Cineform: I have Prospect HD and love it especially First Light but I am a novice when it comes to color grading properly. I just do what looks good but I am assuming there is more to it than that. Can anyone provide me with some tips and guidance on how to properly color grade HD video? Also if there is a good website or book that explains it in detail, that would be worthwhile too. Thanks, Simon

August 12th, 2009, 07:39 AM	#2
Simon Zimmer Major Player Join Date: May 2008 Location: Easton, Maryland Posts: 497	I just found this: Interesting article: Eugenia's Rants and Thoughts Blog Archive How to Color Grade Magic Bullet is impressive.

August 17th, 2009, 10:02 AM	#3
Jeremy Hughes Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 276 Images: 2	That's a big question. In super-simple terms, I would break down the answer in 2 parts. First is contrast, 2nd is color and look. Learning to read your scopes is a big part to successfully grading, especially if you can't afford a true and accurate setup with a quality calibrated monitor and proper output to it (i.e. something like a solid JVC or Panny out from a Decklink or AJA card). This is an excellent book: Amazon.com: The Art and Technique of Digital Color Correction (9780240809908): Steve Hullfish: Books __________________ www.elevate-m.com filmvideostuff.blogspot.com

August 17th, 2009, 12:07 PM	#5
Simon Zimmer Major Player Join Date: May 2008 Location: Easton, Maryland Posts: 497	Magic Bullet Looks I am trying out the trial right now and it is pretty amazing. Bumping up the saturation and using one of the look presets (Grand Sky) has helped make my washed out video much better. Simon

August 17th, 2009, 01:05 PM	#6
Vasco Dones Major Player Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: El Cerrito, CA Posts: 266	Older book, by same author: Amazon.com: Color Correction for Digital Video: Using Desktop Tools to Perfect Your Image (9781578202010): Steve Hullfish, Jaime Fowler President of Digital Media Education Center, Jaime Fowler: Books Vasco __________________ www.donesmedia.net bricioledamerica.blogspot.com (in Italian)

August 17th, 2009, 12:06 PM	#4
Simon Zimmer Major Player Join Date: May 2008 Location: Easton, Maryland Posts: 497	Thanks for the advice. I will check out the book. Simon

August 17th, 2009, 07:00 PM	#7
Simon Zimmer Major Player Join Date: May 2008 Location: Easton, Maryland Posts: 497	Cool. Thanks, Simon