Making the Grade: Colour Grading & Finishing
A 3-Part Series with Kevin Shaw

 

I. Introduction to Colour Grading
II. Advanced Colour Grading & Finishing: Two Case Studies
III. Applied Colour Grading: Display Calibration & Emulation

 

III. Applied Colour Grading: Display Calibration & Emulation

New date TBC. Please register your interest by email: workshops@lfs.org.uk.

 

Colorists refer to their main grading display as "The God Monitor" and there is no doubt that color correction is only useful if the display is calibrated in a meaningful way. This workshop covers basic color science and color spaces, followed by a practical workflow for setting up, and calibrating displays using THX cineSpace software.

This color management class is ideal for anyone who uses a display for critical viewing decisions, including DITs, Colorists, Editors, VFX artists and anyone and anyone who needs accurate monitoring. No prior knowledge is assumed, and by the end of the day everyone should be capable of calibrating a display device, and matching monitors. The course also covers workflows and suggestions for working on television, film and digital cinema projects. It covers the use of Look Up Tables (LUTs) to transform media from one space to another.

The workshop begins with the basics of any color-managed workflow, and then explains and demonstrates calibrating, profiling and matching monitors. At the end of the day we produce LUTs to make a broadcast display look like a film print and discover how they can be used as a creative effect too.

  • Colour Management Basics: Why display devices and colour spaces do not look the same.
  • Colour Managed Workflows: What is a colour managed workflow, and how does it help?
  • Calibration: Do all display devices need Look Up Tables (LUTs)?
  • Profiles: What is the difference between profiling and calibration?
  • Gamma: What is the relevance of gamma to gamut? How to work in log and linear .
  • LUTs: What is the difference between 1d and 3d LUTs, and which is best?
  • Generating LUTs – and using them.
  • Choosing a colour space – and establishing a color managed workflow.
  • Exporting a project for different colour spaces.

 

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Times: 10.30am-5.30pm
Capacity: Approx. 15-20 participants
Fee: £200


The three workshops are scheduled in succession, however they can be attended separately as stand-alone courses.

 

How to book

Online booking will be available from this page once new course dates have been confirmed.

In the meantime, please register your interest by email.

 

Email us:
Carolyn Atherton:
workshops@lfs.org.uk

Telephone us:
+44 (0)20 7836 9642