Migrating XML timelines and roundtrip workflows.Primary and secondary grading tool operations.Analyzing and color-correcting images with the help of scopes.Normalizing, balancing, and matching footage.Launching Resolve project files and restoring archives.Here are the topics that this guide covers: You’ll learn about the primary grading tools used for balancing images, fundamental color theory, secondary tools for isolating specific parts of an image, how to read scopes, create unique looks, and more. It contains clear and concise lessons, along with dozens of tips and tricks from professional colorists to help you create cinematic images that stand out. Who this book is for?īlackmagic Design states that this book is designed for video editors and colorists. The Colorist Guide to DaVinci Resolve 17 can be used as a separate guide to complete and enhance the knowledge regarding color grading, together with the Beginner’s Guide to DaVinci Resolve 17 that was announced a week ago. The guide was written by Daria Fissoun who is a colorist and compositor in east London, which specializes in commercial video projects (past clients include Microsoft, Nike, and Konami) and has worked on several US and UK feature productions, including a recent role as post-production engineer on several Disney+ films. This updated 345 pages guide will teach you how to use DaVinci Resolve color correction tools, including a variety of workflows, effects, and tools necessary to “perform Hollywood caliber grades”. The Colorist Guide to DaVinci Resolve 17 is now available. This is a 345 pages FREE guide which covers all aspect of the software focusing on color grading. Blackmagic Design has published its official Colorist Guide to DaVinci Resolve 17.

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