Colour Correction in Final Cut Studio (Color 101)

Delivery method
Classroom based, maximum 5 delegates

Course description
[b]Controlling contrast[/b]
• Understanding contrast
• Controlling contrast with the Colour Corrector 3-way filter
• Setting the mood with the mids
• Creating artificially high contrast

[b]Controlling colour[/b]
• Understanding colour balance
• Using primary colour correction
• Understanding the colour balance controls
• Identifying and correcting colour casts
• Manipulating colour directly in the blacks, mids and whites

[b]Colour correcting for scene continuity[/b]
• Achieving visual harmony
• Comparing two clips
• Setting up for scene-by-scene colour correction
• Colour correcting a complete scene
• Project tasks

[b]Working with the Colour interface[/b]
• Setting up a project
• Understanding the Eight Rooms
• Colour's task-based workflow
• Applying basic grades
• Viewing your images
• Performing secondary grades
• Employing colour fx
• Applying final touches

[b]Colour interface techniques[/b]
• Panning and scanning
• Correcting the sequence
• The Render Queue Room

[b]Basic grading[/b]
• Exploring the Primary Room
• Using the Auto Balance control
• Grading with the colour balance controls
• Grading with curves
• Understanding additional controls

[b]Basic secondary grading[/b]
• Three types of secondaries
• Performing key-based secondaries
• Keying with HSL qualifiers
• Creating a Look

[b]Questions and answers[/b]

Suitable for
This Apple authorised practical, hands-on course will familiarise you with the colour correcting capabilities of Final Cut Studio.

Requirements
You should have attended the Introduction to Final Cut Pro Course at Media Training or have an equivalent working knowledge.