| Issue #393: The Freddie Mercury Edition |
| The Tao of Color Grading Newsletter |
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Curated links of news, reviews, thoughts, career advice, and humor
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Programming Note: I've added a section near the end of this Newsletter for NAB 2019 items. Be sure to scroll down and check it out. It'll stick around until NAB has passed us by.
If you're into the Oscars, then have fun tonight! Good luck to all the nominees and the teams that make the magic happen.
See you next Sunday.
Happy Grading!
- Patrick Inhofer
Colorist | Publisher | Mentor
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Featuring the work of creative craftsmen, the theory of color, and industry news. Learn practical workflows, useful theories, and actionable insights from existing (and emerging) leaders and teachers in our industry.
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Hardly a news flash for experienced colorists. But major news for our clients!
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The UK's Sunday Times had an opinion piece announcing the death of cinema, with Netflix's 'Roma' getting 10 Oscar nominations. This is Big Cinema's response to that declaration.
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I'm not sure what event this was recorded at - but it was for flatpanelsHD.com. Colorist / technologist Dado Valentic explains HDR, shows how he grades, and explains the workflow to a room of non-colorists. I've only sampled this video - but I'll be carving out time to watch this during the week.
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A deep look at the craft of graphic designers for film and television. What's their job and how do pros at the top of their craft approach it?
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Our craft keeps changing. And growing. Learn about updates to your favorite software. Discover new tools to help you work faster or more creatively. Build your toolchest with new techniques and approaches.
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An in-depth tour of the major resources for learning DaVinci Resolve Fusion. Includes summaries of what to expect of the different online vendors.
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If you haven't been keeping up then this article gets you up-to-date on the latest changes to ACES and their plans for the future.
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(video) Learn the workflow of the 3D toolset in DaVinci Resolve Fusion and discover how to change materials, add reflections, color grade 3D objects.
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(podcast) Getting paid quickly is a key part to running your own business. In this Mailbag we discuss strategies for getting paid on-time.
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(video) What's harder than faking a VHS-look from a high-end camera? Intercutting that look with actual crummy VHS. Learn one way to do it.
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Stay updated on the latest hardware that's shipping - because the craft of color grading isn't just about software. Plus, keep an eye on future equipment trends and camera odds-and-ends.
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At the major trade shows, FSI lends tons of gear to various vendors. That gear gets labelled as 'B-Stock'. You can buy this lightly used gear from FSI at a big discounts. FSI will take this gear back to their factory, bring it back to like-new status, and then ship it to you with full warranty. Check out the savings at the link!
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A great tip to understand when interacting with DPs using RED.
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Due to the prevalence of Resolve content generated weekly on the intertubes, the good folks at AJA don't get much space here on this Newsletter. I also rarely link to press releases. But I'm making an exception today, "Kona 5 is a high-performance eight-lane PCIe 3.0 capture and output card featuring 12G-SDI I/O and HDMI 2.0 output . . the card is supported on AJA’s SDK for Mac OS, Windows and Linux, offering advanced features such as 8K and multi-channel
4K."
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It's unlikely you'll want to shell out the extra cash for either of these processors. But if you have know if they're worth it? Then click through.
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Samsung is getting out of the UHD BluRay player market. This article offers many details in their decision, the market numbers, and insights on studio releases. Personally, I can't blame them. As a trained professional I see and enjoy the advantage of UHD BluRay. But I'm building my library with much less expensive streaming versions - which massively increase the convenience with only a small hit in quality. Of course, Samsung players don't support Dolby Vision. And I
usually won't buy a movie (streaming or otherwise) without DV and ATMOS support.
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A GREAT write-up from the presenter on a session about the status of 8K. Why is it being pushed on us and is it ready for prime time?
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Events and notifications that may be interesting for readers of this Newsletter. NAB 2019 expo floor is open April 8 - 11.
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Use this link to create an account or log into an existing account and get your Expo pass. Use this code from FSI to get the pass for free (until March 24): LV2636
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The Mixer is back! Sunday, April 7 at 7pm. Tickets go on sale March 7. Keep an eye on your inbox since Newsletter subscribers get early access to buying tickets!
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If your new to NAB then this is a great place to meet a wide mix of industry pros. You're likely to talk to a huge array of names you'll find on message boards, in conferences and Facebook groups.
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This software-only cross-platform subscription-based conform, finishing, VFX, and grading tool is not yet in open Beta. But click through to sign up for a demo at their booth. Maybe I'll see you there!
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Random thoughts, tidbits, and fun stuff that caught my attention this week. Maybe it's color grading related. Maybe not. Ya got'ta read to the end of the Newsletter to find out.
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(video) For me, the best acting performance of 2018 was Rami Malek's portrayal of Queen's Freddie Mercury. And this video is a fantastic side-by-side of the film's Live Aid performance, matched against the actual 1985 televised show (with split audio sources as well). I can't think of a better way to kick off 'Oscar Day' than spending 18 minutes watching this.
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(video) Bruno Ganz is the Swiss actor who played Hitler in "Downfall". It's Bruno's Hitler you see in those 'Hitler learns...' YouTube subtitled parodies. He passed away this week, hence this tribute to Bruno and his film legacy.
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| Th- th- th- that's all folks! See you next week! |
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