Abby Bader

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  1. Abby Bader
    I think you may need to abandon some of the advantages of the scene-referred workflow if you want to achieve the result you're looking for. Traditional transforms, such as PFE LUTs or built-in display transforms can help introduce the old film vibe, especially if you're not confident drawing your own film curves or manipulating the image manually to create the sense of depth, texture and dimensionality you're after.
  2. Abby Bader
    Isn't it just the regular Resolve PFE LUTs which can be found in the Resolve LUT folder?
  3. Abby Bader
    It would be interesting to see what could happen if Avid, Pro Tools, and Baselight were integrated into a single application.
  4. Abby Bader
    Personally, I think one of the most important parts of succeeding as a colorist is learning the art and craft of color grading, rather than focusing only on the technical side or simply knowing which buttons to push. Software and tools will continue to change, but a strong understanding of color, contrast, storytelling, and how an image should make the audience feel will always be valuable. I find this course incredible useful:
  5. Abby Bader
    Hello everyone, I'm moving to Berlin in August and need to put together a remote color grading setup. I'd love to hear any recommendations. Also, if you're willing to share photos or details of your grading setups, I'd be very interested to see what others are working with. Thanks!
  6. Abby Bader
    Works fine here
  7. Abby Bader
    Well, I see what you mean, but his focus class is on explaining concepts and grading workflow rather than walking through specific footage step-by-step. As long as the principles are clear, you don’t actually need the exact same footage to follow along. The goal is to understand the process so it can be applied to any context, not just to a particular set of frames. If you want step-by-step tutorials I recommend the DaVinci Resolve training, for examples the ones with Kevin to start out with.
  8. Abby Bader
    To improve separation, try dialing in the contrast on a black-and-white version of the shot. Additionally, look at subtracting color from objects far away etc to help get better separation.
  9. Abby Bader
    The VFX department should verify that the delivered files match exactly what they received. Please note that full-range vs. legal-range color space differences can cause slight color shifts.
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    Abby Bader commented on Lowepost's insider article in Insights

    It's just a master file with the transform disabled, point is to future proof the archiving.
  11. Abby Bader
    This course walk you through several alternatives, worth watching:
  12. Abby Bader
    Excellent course Josh!
  13. Abby Bader
    There are two files in the ZIP-folder, import the "DRX" into your still album and the node tree will be available to you.
  14. Abby Bader
    Apply the transform first, then adjust exposure and balance in a prior node. Again, watch the pro training with Kevin to understand how to set up this workflow. If you already have, watch it again.
  15. Abby Bader
    Apply the transform first, then adjust exposure and balance in a prior node. Again, watch the pro training with Kevin to understand how to set up this workflow. If you already have, watch it again.
  16. Abby Bader
    People have different ways of working, I think it's about finding a workflow that you feel comfortable with. Personally I prefer to start with global exposure and balance prior to the transform and build from there if needed. Also, look into what color management (RCM/ACES) can do for you. It can take you to a nice place pretty quick.
  17. Abby Bader
    People have different ways of working, I think it's about finding a workflow that you feel comfortable with. Personally I prefer to start with global exposure and balance prior to the transform and build from there if needed. Also, look into what color management (RCM/ACES) can do for you. It can take you to a nice place pretty quick.
  18. Abby Bader
    Might be, but the point is that the curve of the transform should be the main component to decide where your corrections should fall on the tonal range. Applying corrections after the curve will have no component to decide where your colors will fall, how your highlights will bend etc. I can't stress enough to set up a good workflow. You will get better continuity between shots and scenes, and professional looking result. Watch the professional color grading training with Kevin to understand this concept better.
  19. Abby Bader
    Might be, but the point is that the curve of the transform should be the main component to decide where your corrections should fall on the tonal range. Applying corrections after the curve will have no component to decide where your colors will fall, how your highlights will bend etc. I can't stress enough to set up a good workflow. You will get better continuity between shots and scenes, and professional looking result. Watch the professional color grading training with Kevin to understand this concept better.
  20. Abby Bader
    I think it's safe to say that the transform is happening at the end of the node stack in most professional workflows. Most of the grading controls are designed to be applied in camera space and the results of their corrections are designed to go through a transform. That said, there are no rules in creativity.
  21. Abby Bader
    I think it's safe to say that the transform is happening at the end of the node stack in most professional workflows. Most of the grading controls are designed to be applied in camera space and the results of their corrections are designed to go through a transform. That said, there are no rules in creativity.
  22. Abby Bader
    Yes!
  23. Abby Bader
    Timeline color space only affects how your color controls works, not the end result or anything else. I prefer to leave it set to Arri Log C when working with any type of footage. For Red Workflow in general, watch this course:
  24. Abby Bader
    Unzipping?
  25. Abby Bader
    Density is brightness (offset slider).