Abby Bader

It's not easy seeing green

http://mobile.nytimes.com/blogs/6thfloor/2012/09/04/its-not-easy-seeing-green/?referer=

Can you spot the different one?

Hi Bledar,

Nice to see you here!

I would say that DaVinci is a great tool to start learning if you aren't familar with color correctors or schooled in color theory. Part of the reason is that it's very intuitive, but it's also a lot of great documentation out there as well as tutorials from other users.

The large studios are equipped with both of them, and colorists are drawn between them. Wouldn't say any of them are better than the other, it's like Avid vs. FCP vs. Premiere. You will get the job done. Personally I like the unique control and the way the color management tools work in Baselight, but some tools I find more user friendly in Davinci. Download the trial and try for yourself. 

Abby

Probably a bit more cautious about dynamic range in low IRE and a wider color space that opens for more nuances.

Thank you guys for the great input! I managed to create a look that is quite close to 1900s Photochrome. I will upload some shots if I can get permission to share them with you.

It's a great tool. The different color channels can be used to add and subtract nuances and shape an image to be something really different. Just be careful that it could introduce some unwanted noise. I often find that I have to add some subtle grain before rendering to help match the noise levels.

YouTube just opened for HDR!

If you want and can afford the extra range that can be stored inside P3, go for P3. If you can't afford it, live with the restrictions and grade in REC 709 and convert it in DCP delivery.

I couldn't find any official tracks or IMDB credits so I would definitely go for ICA or online training.

There are a lot of courses like that out there, but I would be a bit careful. If you can get the tutors names I will look into it for you. 

Make sure to NOT desaturate the images before clicking monochrome. Typical mistake. The sliders need color values to work. 

Lustre is discussed several times in the premium articles by the Technicolor colorists.

Black Magic Design gave DaVinci a face to the masses, but their original color corrector (DaVinci 2k) was an industry leading tool way before that happened. People use it for their own reasons, and the big studios use it for other reasons than the price. 

The distance, color temperature and contrast on my screens has a huge impact on my eyes. Small adjustments can make a difference.

Have some of you tried the Dale Grahn Color app for Ipad? Looks cool, but can you actually learn something from using it?

Great work Margus!

Margus, I use Baselight and Resolve. It's the painterly, textured and unreal feel I am after.

Here is a podcast with Tom Overton http://smartcast.smartpostsound.com/sps018-colorist-tom-overton/

Hi Alex. What makes Truelight the best in your opinion?

Outstanding Color Grading – Feature Film

“Carol”
John Dowdell // Goldcrest Post Productions Ltd

“The Revenant”
Steven J. Scott // Technicolor Production Services

“Brooklyn”
Asa Shoul // Molinare

“The Martian”
Stephen Nakamura // Company 3

“The Jungle Book”|
Steven J. Scott // Technicolor Production Services

Outstanding Color Grading – Television

“Vinyl – E.A.B”
Steven Bodner // Deluxe/Encore NY

 “Fargo – The Myth of Sysiphus”
Mark Kueper // Technicolor

“Outlander – Faith”
Steven Porter // MTI Film

“Gotham – By Fire”
Paul Westerbeck // Encore Hollywood

“Show Me A Hero – Part 1”
Sam Daley // Technicolor PostWorks NY

Outstanding Color Grading – Commercial

Fallout 4 – “The Wanderer”
Siggy Ferstl / Company 3

Toyota Prius – “Poncho”
Sofie Borup // Company 3

Nascar – “Team”
Lez Rudge // Nice Shoes

Audi R8 – “Commander”
Stefan Sonnenfeld // Company 3

Apple Music – “History of Sound”
Gregory Reese // The Mill

Pennzoil – “Joyride Circuit”
Dave Hussey // Company 3

Hennessy – “Odyssey”
Tom Poole // Company 3

Interesting. I will try to blend some layer nodes together and see if the look can be recreated somehow.

Ok, I can see that ACES is unique in its way. But what is the main differences between the color management tools mentioned above? 

But colour spaces is a creative choice as well isn't it? 

Second that. There are lots of free softwares but quality can be limited, bitrate low and some can't break the copy restriction.