POST 440 Color Correction
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Summary
This course is an introduction to digital color correction used in the film industry. Color correction is often the least talked about, most overlooked part of filmmaking. Today, using digital tools, the possibilities of manipulating images are endless and require both technical and artistic sensibilities that take practice to develop. Using DaVinci Resolve software students will take their first steps toward color correction manipulation techniques with industry-standard technology and methodology currently used in professional filmmaking.
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Instructor Information
Bob Sliga
Email: bobsliga@yahoo.com
Cell: 815-955-8701
Office Hours:
Wednesday Before and After class if possible, 1:00 - 1:30 and 4:45pm - 6:00pm or Zoom as necessary.
Textbooks and Printed Resources
Suggested but NOT REQUIRED
Current DaVinci Resolve Manual on local machine
Color Correction Handbook Professional Techniques for Video and Cinema by Alexis Van Hurkman PeachPit Press
The Art and Technique of Digital Color Correction By Steve Hullfish - Ebay
Grading
Grading Scale Percentage
310 Total Points
A 93-100: A- 90-92: B+89-87: B 86-83: B- 82-80: C+ 79-77: C 76-73: C- 72-70: D+ 69-67: D 66-61: D- 60-55: F 54 and below
Prerequisites
Understanding and Knowledge of the Editorial Process
RECOMMENDED SUPPLIES:
RECOMMENDED SUPPLIES:
1 External MAC FORMATTED Hard drive (1 TB minimum)
Attendance and Projects
Attendance
Weekly attendance is taken at the start of class. A sign in sheet is passed around for students to sign the attendance sheet.
Projects
In Class Color Charts Project. 10 Extra Credit Points. Must attend class to receive full 10 point credit.
1 Color Balance project 10 Points
1 HSL Grading project 10 Points
1 Conforming and Color Matching project 20 Points
1 Motion Tracking Repair project 10 Points
1 Continuity project 30 points
Quizzes and Final Exam
Quizzes and Final Exam
8 Multiple Choice Quizzes Based on Video Lectures worth 10 points each. You have 2 chances at the quiz. Quizzes are due BEFORE the start of next class. Quizzes will lock automatically at the start of the following week’s class and will not be reopened.
This syllabus is subject to change as necessary during the quarter. If a change occurs, it will be thoroughly addressed during class, posted under Announcements in D2L and sent via email.
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