• [video] The history and science of color - There is a treasure trove of information in

  this story, including wonderful video embeds that attempt to answer the question, 'What is Color?' The main video (approx 22 minutes) is part of FilmmakerIQ's excellent and growing list of free online courses. (

  filmmakeriq.com via @FilmmakerIQ)

• Grading the zombies - DI colorist Adam Glasman of co3, London, discusses grading World War Z. The film was shot on Alexa and graded in DaVinci Resolve.  ( arri.com) 

• Making a reel that connects - Colorist, and friend of the Tao, Juan Salvo, recently released his new Colorist showreel. It got noticed. As a demo reel it breaks the mold, and is a creative standout because it communicates with the viewer in a unique way. Juan opens up to Screenlight about how he came up with his novel approach. (screenlight.tv via @ScreenLight) 

• [iApp] The Interaction of Color - Josef Albert's book was first published in 1963, and has become one of the most influential books on color ever written. The Interaction of Color is now available as an iPad app, free for download. The full app can be unlocked through an in-app purchase. (coolhunting.com via @tparish) 

• More Lite - Blackmagic Design announces that DaVinci Resolve Lite now includes unlimited nodes using a single processing GPU and a single RED Rocket card. However, projects are limited to SD and HD resolutions. (blackmagicdesign.com) 

• An editor's editorial - 

  Oliver Peters on why he enjoys color grading from inside one of his favorite nle's, FCPx.

  (digitalfilms.wordpress.com )

• Gratitude for the graticule - NewTek makes a fundamental change in the way it labels the waveform monitor's graticule for TriCasters. As a result, NewTek says it has solved a video problem that has been in existence for a half-century. ( provideocoalition.com)

  
  

• [video] Sizing up Cinemascope - respected film theorist and historian David Bordwell hosts a nearly hour-long lecture on the history of CinemaScope and how technology affects filmmaking. As Pat would say, put on a pot of coffee for this one. ( nofilmschool.com via @nofilmschool)

• [video] Through a Pilsner Glass - the ASC profiles John Ford, the legendary director, in a wonderful blog post filled with great video embeds from his films. Judging from the on-camera interviews Mr. Ford was more John Wayne than John Wayne was. (theasc.com ) 

• Turn on the lights #1 - the use of light in movies. Lighting can make or break a film. This gallery of photos details how cinematographers achieve the lighting and color temperature in their films.(imgur.com ) 

• [video] Turn on the lights #2 - Cinematographer Mark Vargo, ASC, who recently DP'd White House Down, does a nice job on the history of cinema lighting. (vimeo.com )

• Smile, you're on Candid Microscope - The art and design of bacteria is a trippy experience in the hands of a physics professor who extracts both science and art from his petri dishes. (fastcodesign.com ) 

• [video] Up, up, and away - the story behind Wolfe Air and the rarely seen world of aviation cinematography. ( fstoppers.com via @fstoppers)

• Super-size me - 5 Lessons on making a "bigger" movie. Memorable quote: 'If you're not a baby step away from spectacular failure, you're probably playing it too safe.' (filmmakermagazine.com)  

• Oh, snap - photographer Scott Kelby takes you behind the scenes of a photo shoot that he completed for the new BMW 650i. Blog story is full of great lighting shots. Be sure to check out the video embed at the bottom of the page. (scottkelby.com )

• Tao of Color 3-Day Workshop: Grade A Film, Learn DaVinci Resolve - Intensive workshops offered by the Publisher of this newsletter. Put theory into action grading a real-life project. And we'll be moving to Resove 10 just as soon as it's released. September we're in Washington DC, early October we're in New York City. (TaoOfColor.com)

• Southeast Creative Summit : Make your plans now. The Tao and MixingLight will be doing a half-dozen workshops on color grading plus a few on business. The overall agenda is much broader than our craft, from pre- through post- production. Some very interesting workshops. Save $100 with the code: tao2013  (southeastcreativesummit.com)

• [iApp] Daddy, keep telling me a story - a new app tells a never-ending bedtime story. Designed by a kid for a kid. Infiniscroll makes it easy for both parents and children to not just choose but construct their own adventures in a fun way.   ( curioushat.com)

• [video] Thanks for the clap - it is a question that we never thought of, until now. Why do we clap? It is the most common non-vocal human communication we have. So why do we do it? Put your hands together and welcome Michael from Vsauce with the answer. (www.youtube.com) 

• The hidden world of clear water - an artist spent 10 years studying the motion of water and developing a unique technique to record its detailed movement as still. (fastcoexist.com)

• Calculate this - The costs of working with 2K and 4K uncompressed footage. Wolfcrow brings out the calculator to do the heavy lifting to answer the question, what will it cost you to supersize your workflow. (wolfcrow.com )

• DIY - how to install an SSD drive in a MacBook Pro with a clean install of Mac OS X. UK-based editor Jonny Elwyn does a great job of showing you how to open the hood (or bonnet) of your favorite MBP to swap or change out drives. ( jonnyelwyn.co.uk via @jonnyelwyn)

  
  

• Firm me up - Canon Cinema EOS Cameras and XF300-Series Camcorders receive enhanced upgrades through new Firmware. New features include ACES proxy Output, Full RAW 120fps 4K resolution and DCI-P3+ Color Gamut Support. (dailyfinance.com )

• So, what is the definition of a camera exactly? - Sony redefines what a camera is with a new type of lens. It looks like a lens, but it is really a full-blown digital camera ...for your smartphone, of course.( mashable.com)

• Strike one - what you can learn about making better decisions from one of baseball's all-time great hitters, Ted Williams. (farnamstreetblog.com ) 

• Don't worry, be happy - 10 simple, scientifically-supported ways to be happier. Right now. Number 8 is interesting: just thinking about going to the movies - not actually going to the movies will raise your endorphin levels by 27 percent.   (fastcompany.com)

• Why so glum, chum? - this fact isn't on the top ten list (above). But, maybe it should be. Facebook apparently makes us feel bad about ourselves. (fastcoexist.com) 

• I was trying to daydream, but my mind kept wandering - the science behind why your mind wanders. Why it does, and how you can learn to work with the wandering. (fastcompany.com)

• [video] 5 tips on how to keep your clients happy - Adam Everett Miller from AETuts+ on how to keep good clients, build your relationship with them, and keep them coming back to you. Love the part about deadlines. (youtube.com via @aetuts )

• Fuzzy Math - author of 'Contagious' makes a case for what makes something seem like a good deal. Why, for instance, are we compelled to buy, and why do discounts and coupons help us spend? Hint: the rule of 100. ( linkedin.com)

Always organize your projects in a way that someone can take it over tomorrow. In case you quit out of frustration!