Provides direct access to the skills, insights and techniques of some of the postproduction industry's most prominent digital video colorists, delivering practical skills to the postproduction pro seeking to improve their color grading craft. The author interviews and observes 8 professional colorists as they grade a series of real world video images, describing the methods and techniques each artist uses to reach their finalized image. These video images are included on a DVD that allows you to work lockstep with each artist as they gradetheir images.Though some tools provided may differ from one product to the next, the basic process of video color correction (grading) remains the same. Application agnostic and sure to inspire, The Art of Digital Video Color Correction will further your artistic skills, whether you're an editor, compositor, or colorist, and allow you to apply those skills to the grading process, makingyour finished image sharper, crisper and more aesthetically pleasing in general.Digital video color correction tips and techniques from the pros grading the films, shows and commercials we all see everyday, thus advancing the artistic coloring skills of the readerIs non-software specific, with lessons that areapplicable to any postproduction workflowDVD includes samples of the same video images that the colorists featured in the book were working on, providing direct access to the techniques and process of professional grading. ‘Another great offering from Steve Hullfish. There are so many texts out there covering so many different aspects of post-production. Yet the final, all-important step of color correction and finishing has been a true tradecraft. The only way you learned was by sitting at the feet of a master. Steve has demystified much of that and given both beginners and professionals a fantastic resource.Reading through this text is like sitting at the feet of the masters listening to wisdom. Randy Starnes, Mike Most, Greg Creaser these are the guys I call when Imconfused about concepts or need clarification, and this is my business! Greg makes a wicked barbecue as well.’-- Lucas Wilson, ASSIMILATE, INC.’As more of us shoot our own footage, we are also required to become our own colorists. The Art and Technique of Color Correction will help you develop the skills you need to master this essential art.Steve demystifies the technical art of color correction by patiently distilling the wisdom of eight professional colorists down to a skill set any dedicated editor or motion graphics artist can learn. Those new to the field will particularly appreciate how he introduces all of the technical and slang terms required while still speaking plain English.’-- Chris Meyer, Founding Partner, CyberMotion; author- Creating Motion Graphics with After Effects, currently in its 4th Edition, After Effects Apprentice’SteveHullfish has written another down-to-earth analysis of digital color correction for video. It's great for editors who are tackling their first color grading job as well as those who do it every day, but want a deeper understanding ofhow to turn color correction into color enhancement. Not only does Steve givesimple and clear explanations of the technical aspects, but he walks the reader through the steps that leading colorists use to apply their own artistic touch. And best of all, readers can try these approaches for themselves, using the very same sample clips. He goes past the 'how-to' so you also understand the 'why'. This book is a must-have for anyone involved in color correction for video.’-- Oliver Peters, President and Founder, Oliver Peters Post Production Services, LLC
- ISBN: 978-0-240-80990-8
- Editorial: FOCAL PRESS
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 392
- Fecha Publicación: 26/02/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés