Color Grading: An Absolute Beginner's Crash Course

Have you ever wondered what exactly color grading or correction is? Or you know what it is but have always been too intimidated to try to do it yourself? Well this class is for you! In this course, taught by Fred Trevino, he breaks down color correction and grading to its most basic steps. The skills learned in this course transfer over to many programs (not just Da Vinci Resolve) so whether you work in Premiere, FCPX or any other program, you will walk away knowing how to make your images look better. This class is for any beginner who wants a crash course (just the basics) and wants to get up and running in their first grade. In this course, Fred even includes all the media used so that you can easily follow along. In this course we'll go over: * Lift, Gamma, Gain * Highlights * Shadows * Contrast * Saturation * Color Temperature * Tint * Secondaries and More! Watch the first few lessons and I'm sure you'll learn something you'll use on all your projects! About your teacher: Fred Trevino is a colorist at Beambox Studio and a Skillshare Top Teacher, grading projects for filmmakers and clients around the world. He has worked on over 60 feature films as well as hundreds of music videos, shorts, documentaries, commercials, and web spots. Fred’s corporate clients include HBO, ESPN, Shiseido, Under Armour, Sundance Channel, TruTV, and Pepsi. His work has screened at major festivals like Sundance, Cannes, and Slamdance. Based in New York City, he also enjoys street photography. Fred’s courses guide learners from beginner-level color grading to advanced industry techniques, including creating cinematic looks, matching shots, and professional workflows in DaVinci Resolve.