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- Meet The Colorist - “It is a job that is extremely gratifying and exciting, but also challenging - we need to evoke the viewer to experience the same thoughts and feelings the writer had in mind for every
moment.” Colombian-based colorist Reínaldo Perdomo Alarcon is profiled in FilmLight’s continuing series. (filmlight.ltd.uk)
- The CSI Wants You! - “At last, a Society that
represents colorists! For years we have talked about an association, moaned about lack of recognition and wished for better representation.” Colorist Warren Eagles on why he joined Colorist Society International (CSI) and why he suggests that you join, too. (icolorist.com)
- A History of Photo Processes - “many contemporary photographers (are) embracing old photographic processes, a movement that seems to be adding adherents as we descend ever deeper into digital photography.” An in depth 3-part series about early photographic processes. Doing it old school. (theasc.com Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3)
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- [videos] DaVinci Resolve v12.5 Roundup - last week in the newsletter we featured this item from film editor Jonny Elwyn. Since then, his roundup has grown. If you thought you saw everything - plan on
spending another afternoon on his website. (jonnyelwyn.co.uk)
- [video] LUTs Explained: What They Can (& Can’t) Do - this piece isn't in here because of its content. It's
here only so I can say: if this is what the future of training tutorials looks like for the Millennial / ADD generation—I may be hanging up my training shoes much sooner than planned. (youtu.be)
- False Color OpenFX Plugin For DaVinci Resolve - according to this blog post, "the plugin can be extremely helpful in the process of matching shots in terms of consistent contrast and lighting ratios in an edited sequence." (cinema5d.com)
- [videos] The Big Fast Post NAB Final Cut Pro X Tutorial Roundup - "it has been a quiet week for Final Cut Pro news, so that gives us the ideal chance
to catch up on the latest free FCPX and Motion tutorials." (fcp.co)
- [download] Ursa Mini 4.6K: Carnival - "I wanted to give people a chance to download and grade some more files.
I have a few other more “test” style shots coming, but for now I’m keeping it fun." (johnbrawley.wordpress.com)
- DaVinci Resolve: Employ The 'Usage' Tab To SImplify A Project - "Sorting the Usage column separates the used clips from the unused. It’s easy now to remove the unreferenced clips to simplify your project." (premiumbeat.com)
- Kollaborate Server 2.0 - Notification Digests, Hoverscrub Thumbs, Peek In Folder, Web Hooks and more... (digitalrebellion.com)
- BCC 10 OFX: Plugins For DaVinci Resolve - colorist Dan Harvey (who sports that Robin Leach vibe) shows how to quickly apply new style effects and transitions. But it's the tip he shows at :33 seconds that I like best. (borisfx.com)
- Adobe Premiere Pro CC Learning Tips - "I’ve compiled a series of links to various official and unofficial resources, including Adobe sites, forums, YouTube videos, training resources, and various blog posts." (digitalfilms.wordpress.com)
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- Batman v Superman Fallout - that movie was kryptonite for some executives at Warner Bros. The studio studio is making changes to the way it handles future DC Entertainment-centered films. (hollywoodreporter.com)
- 5 Things Video Pros Should Always Invoice - "Whether you rock the $2K wedding or the $250K commerical, remember that little costs can add
up, and make your business less profitable than it could be." (wipster.io)
- 117 Million Linkedin Emails and Passwords From A 2012 Hack Just Got Posted Online - "The hacker is trying to sell the emails and passwords on the dark web illegal marketplace for around $2,200,
payable in bitcoin." 117 million. For $2.2k? Man, those passwords devalue quickly! (techcrunch.com)
- [video] CinemaCon 2016: Talking with Dolby About HDR - your Newsletter Publisher finally had a chance to meet James Gardiner at NAB this year, after featuring his interviews for years. This video has a nice demo showing Dolby Cinema installations. Plus details how you can finish your film with Dolby Cinema HDR. (cinetechgeek.com)
- YouTube To Launch Its Paid Subscription TV Service In 2017 - they are contemplating a monthly subscription fee of $35, but is also considering one price for the main bundle and smaller fees for the theme-based packages. (etcentric.org)
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The stories featured in this section are from MixingLight.com, companion color correction membership website to TaoOfColor.com and paid sponsor of this Newsletter. Want to read a story listed here but not a
member? Sign up for a free 24-hour Test Drive. - [video] Getting Started With Lightspace DPS Part 1 - run your first profile in the free version of Lightspace DPS. Can figure out the mistake your Newsletter Publisher made that rendered his results meaningless? Answer in the comments, by Monday night, to win a book. (mixinglight.com)
- [video] From The Grading Room: Fashion Commercial - "Recently I graded a beautiful fashion commercial . . . I can’t share a full before and after but I can share some before and after stills and talk you through my decisions and methods!" (mixinglight.com)
- How BitTorrent Sync & VPN Changed My Color Grading Life - "For the past year, I’ve been slowly building out the capabilities of my home setup to be equal or near equal to my facility setup – with the goal to work more from home when I’m not supervised AND to be able to get home at a consistent hour to help
my kids with homework, read bedtime stories, and maybe even talk to my wife for a bit." (mixinglight.com)
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- 10 VFX Moments That Changed the Industry Forever - like the title says. (premiumbeat.com)
- How Does Camera Sensor Size Impact Photography and Cinematography? - like the title says. (wolfcrow.com)
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- [video] Lights, Camera, Instagram - do you know someone who loves to post every single photo from every single moment of their day? Meet the guy who takes that just a little bit too far. Maybe
he’s a director at heart. (youtube.com)
- [video] Take The Plunge - at 223 feet high, Valravn is the world’s tallest dive roller coaster with a 90 degree drop. (youtube.com) There’s even a virtual reality run available, just in case you can’t - or won’t
- dare to try it in person. (itunes.apple.com for Cardboard)
- [video] Paint on a Drum in 4K Slow Mo - the Slow-Mo Guys are giving powered paint the slo-mo treatment. Fun. (youtube.com)
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- Why You Need to Uninstall QuickTime for Windows... Today - “QuickTime for Windows now joins Microsoft Windows XP and Oracle Java 6 as software that is no longer being
updated to fix vulnerabilities…” (blog.trendmicro.com)
- Philips Releases 43 inch, 4K Ultra HD LCD Computer Monitor - "basically anyone [can] utilize four distinct 1080p areas of the screen to work," (etcentric.org)
- How To: Find Your MacBook’s Battery Cycle Count - a handy and nifty tip. (9to5mac.com)
- ‘Early 2016’ MacBook 12" Retina & Pro Apps - "Will the 'early 2016' MacBook Retina 12-inch run Pro Apps if the projects are not too extreme? And how its performance compare to other Mac laptops?" (barefeats.com)
- Denon Adds Pair Of 4K/HDR Ready X Series AVRs - "compatible with the Dolby Atmos object-based surround sound format, and will be similarly compatible with the rival DTS:X format after a forthcoming firmware update." (hdguru.com)
- AMD Allegedly Pushes VEGA GPU Forward To October - "it basically means VEGA would launch one quarter sooner than official roadmaps originally suggested." (videocardz.com)
- [video] NAB 2016: Editshare Insight On requirements For HDR and 4K - "Bill from EditShare give us a great overview of the trends of how high end post production facilities are facilitating 4K and HDR" and its impact on storage solutions. (cinetechgeek.com)
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- Delray Florida Brewery Creates Eco-Friendly, Edible Six-Pack Beer Rings - finally!! (palmbeachpost.com)
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- An Awards Show for The Biggest Wankers - ""The Handys are the world's first advertising award show where you can give yourself an award in the comfort of your studio apartment or at your desk
within your agency's open office. All without entering any work or sitting through someone else's boring case study video." Not safe for kids, or some workplaces. (adweek.com)
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The Book Shelf- Color Correction Handbook, Updated - Alexis Van Hurkman has updated his Color Correction Handbook, which has set the standard for learning all things color correction. (amazon.com)
- Color Correction Look Book - This
is the second part of the Color Correction Handbook, exploring the creative techniques for over 200 different visual looks. A sort-of recipe book for colorists. (amazon.com)
- The Art and Technique of Digital Color Correction - Read how a dozen different colorists grade the same footage with the same gear, differently. A fantastic approach to learning the craft of color grading by Steve Hullfish. (amazon.com)
- Autodesk Smoke Essentials - Walk through grading a short sci-fi film (with downloadable
ProRes4444 source material) while learning the ultimate online finishing app... Autodesk Smoke. (amazon.com)
- Color Grading with Avid and Symphony - Written for version 6. Fully applicable to version 7. I was a contributor. (amazon.com)
- Adobe Speedgrade CC: Classroom in a Book - A solid book for a solid grading app. (amazon.com)
- Digital Cinematography: Fundamentals, Tools, Techniques and Workflows - Don't let the title fool you. I'm only a third way through this book and its explanations of how digital images are recorded, sampled and viewed is
essential knowledge for anyone who's craft intersects with digital images. Not light reading. But not filled with math either. I highly recommend this book. (amazon.com)
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