Colour Correction in Final Cut Pro & Apple Color

Course Outline
This course will explain the methods for colour correcting video using the advanced toolset in Apple Color. Starting with the basics of colour correction terminology and workflow it moves through the various “rooms” in Color, starting with the primaries, through to secondaries and selections, and onto specific looks in the Color FX room. Apple Color has a toolset which is comparable to much more expensive solutions and VET offers real world examples using broadcast quality hardware in conjunction with Apple Color software

Course Type
Hands-on and interactive instruction

Topics Covered

• Explaining grading terms
• Setting up a broadcast monitor
• Understand scopes
• Navigating between rooms
• Using trackers
• Correcting colours for continuity
• Creating specific looks
• Understanding the Color to FCP workflow
• Working with vignette shapes
• DI workflows

This course is aimed at
Experienced FCP editors wanting to develop advanced skills in colour correction

Pre-requisites
Participants should have proven experience using Final Cut Pro, OSX and Photoshop before attending this course