[TaoColorist] Sunday Morning Reading (Hurricane-Shortened Edition)
Published: Sun, 08/28/11
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The Tao Colorist
for professional Video / Film Colorists & Finishers. Delivered Sunday.
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The Craft
- Noir Shadows and Highlights - Colorist Josh Petok has a nice tutorial showing how to create moody shadows and highlights in DaVinci Resolve using an external matte to create patterns. Well done. (vimeo.com)
- Color Grading HBO's 'Game of Thrones' - A decent article on the post workflow and color grading process on this popular HBO series. Spoliers: Graded on FilmMaster, finished on DS, shot on Alexa, going tapeless for Season 2. (CreativeCow.net via @endlesspicnic)
- Color Palettes: The Academic Ébauche Part I - Not color grading per-se, but a look at how French-trained painters were taught in the 19th century to build up their color palette and more quickly accomplish their work. (UnderPaintings.com)
The Tools
- BaseLight at IBC - In Amsterdam in September FilmLight will introduce BaseLight 4.3, including upgraded Stereo capabilities, object tracking, and integrated scopes. They will also reveal the 'market-ready' BlackBoard 2 control surface, and show their FCP / Nuke plug-ins. (3DRoundAbout.com)
- Apple Releases XSan 2.2.2 Update - Includes a bunch of fixes to 'improve file system reliability'. If you run XSan... maybe you should check it out. I also think MacOSRumors need to change their URL to MacOSFacts given how little they trade in the rumors business these days. (MacOSRumors.com via @digitalreb)
- Maintenence Releases: Magic Bullet Looks, Colorista II (RedGiantSoftware.com)
- Tangent's Element Control Surface: More Details - At NAB Walter Biscardi got a peek at Tangent's forthcoming Element. No pictures. But some detailed descriptions.(BiscardiCreative.com)
- Video Review: GenArts 'Saphire Edge for FCP - This package includes Lens Flares, creating Looks, TV Damage, Film Damage. Also: For Final Cut Studio users, a good way to customize your Lens Flare in Motion. Beware the ear-splitting video pre-roll (how long before the US Congress tries to regulate audio loundness on the net???). (CreativeCow.net)
- Review: Final Cut Pro X Training - A review of the two major FCPx training series. (UrbanFox.tv)
- RenderMon: Monitor Your Renders Remotely - Free until October. For After Effects with more apps coming. (RenderMon.DigiEffects.com)
- Getting Started on DaVinci Resolve Lite - Warren Eagles gives you a quick start on loading your footage into Resolve Lite and starting to grade. (Vimeo.com)
The Technology
- The Art of Digital Color - FXGuide has an interview with a member of the Academy's Science and Technology Council about the evolving science of digital color management. A must-read / listen for any serious colorist. (fxGuide.com)
A D V E R T I S E M E N T
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Tools You Might Use
- PenMoto - Prefer a tablet to a mouse and want to be more efficient working with a control surface? Check out this funded Kickstarter campaign & video. (KickStarter.com via @glenmontgomery)
Edumacate Yer'self
- What Type of Person Takes an ICA Class? Warren Eagles describes his latest group of colorists taking his live Resolve 201 training - and the advantages of learning in a live group. (iColorist.com)
- Tao of Color + DaVinci Resolve = Upcoming LIVE Workshops (free) - BlackMagic has confirmed me for 3-4 hour workshops covering the DaVinci Resolve Workflow and Toolset. Sign up for September 13 in Washington DC and September 28 in Montreal. More dates and cities coming soon.
- DaVinci Resolve at IBC Supermeet - Colorist Dado Valentio will showcase DaVinci Resolve at IBC with a special emphasis on its stereo toolset. (blog.BroadcastEngineering.com)
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Software: v2.1.6 |
Mac: v2.6.1 |
Software: v3.8 |
Color Plug-in: v 1.0.5 |
PC: v2.6.1 |
Firmware: v1.9 |
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Sunday Fun(nies)
- Busting YouTube's Auto-Captions - Does your post-house offer transcription services? Afraid that YouTube's auto-transcription service will cut into your business? Watch this. And relax. (YouTube.com via @StevenBrunton)
- The Finalé of Concrete Circus - If you liked last week's unbelievable demonstration of BMX mastery - you'll like this 3-fer:BMX, Skateboarding, and Running. (YouTube.com)
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Weekend Warrior
- Legatron, Mark I - A large format 4x5 camera. Made entirely from Legos (except the glass). Terrific images. (CaryNorton.com via kottke.org)
- DIY Prop Knifes and Other Weaponry (FilmmakerIQ.com)
- Watching Video Podcasts On Your Apple TV (GigaOm.com)
A Step Too Far?
- Sony's 3d Binoculars - Huh. Aren't all binoculars 3d? Otherwise they'd be called Monoculars. I must be missing something... (Gizmodo.com via @silveradosys)
See you in TWO weeks. Happy Grading!
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