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MC 239 - Introduction to Color Correction with Avid Media Composer

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Course Description

Top film editors know Avid Media Composer and Symphony inside and out, giving them the confidence to pursue Hollywood-style productions and earn top wages. To join their ranks, you need the technical skills and knowledge to distinguish yourself as a pro. Color Grading with Media Composer and Symphony is here to help you on your way toward expertise in color grading with these two industry-standard video- and film-editing suites. Learn the full gamut of Avid tools and techniques--everything from simple primary color corrections to creating a polished, multi-layer finished grade. Learn to read video scopes, perform primary grades with HSL and Curves, perform secondary color correction, use Paint and AniMatte effects to create spot corrections, leverage Symphony's correction relationships to speed the grading workflow, and much more. This class will teach you the art of color correction, help you get a creative leg up on the competition, and put you on the road to mastery of Avid Media Composer and Symphony.

What You'll Learn

  • Color Grading Fundamentals
  • System Configurations for Color Grading
  • Core Grading Tools and Techniques
  • Using Curves for Grading
  • Advanced Primary Color Correction
  • Secondary Color Correction (Avid Symphony)
  • Using AniMatte with Color Correction
  • Grouping Color Corrections
  • Delivering a Graded Digital Master

Who Should Attend

Producers, editors, assistant editors, multimedia producers

Prerequisites:

  • Practical working knowledge of Mac OS X
  • MC 101/110 class or equivalent experience.
  • MC 205 class is strongly recommended.

Course Outline:

Note: The curricula below comprise activities typically covered in a class at this skill level. The instructor may, at his/her discretion, adjust the lesson plan to meet the needs of the class.

Lesson 1: Color-Grading Fundamentals

  • Introduction
  • Before You Grade
  • Core Color-Grading Workflow
  • Color Correction Mode

Lesson 2: Analyzing Images with Scopes

  • Video Scopes, Color Science, and Speed Dating
  • Overview of Scope Displays

Lesson 3: Establishing the Base Grade

  • Performing the Primary Correction
  • Using Tonal Controls in HSL
  • Using Chroma Controls in HSL

Lesson 4: Grading with Curves

  • Identifying the Curve Controls
  • Exploring Curve Adjustments
  • Performing a Primary Grade Using Curves
  • Grading Sequences in Curves

Lesson 5: Matching Shots

  • Methods of Shot Matching
  • Using the Color Match Controls
  • Understanding NaturalMatch
  • Working with Color Correction Effect Templates

Lesson 6: Stepping Up to Symphony

  • The Added Power of Advanced Tools
  • Identifying Symphony's Advanced Tools
  • Understanding the Symphony Grading Workflow
  • Understanding the Levels Group
  • Understanding the Channels Group

Lesson 7: Performing Secondary Corrections in Symphony

  • Understanding Secondary Corrections
  • Understanding Luma Ranges
  • Using Luma Ranges
  • Performing Vector-Based Corrections

Lesson 8: Intraframe Effects: Avid's Hidden Secondaries

  • Exploring Avid's Shape-Based Secondary Tools
  • Using the Spot Color Effect
  • Using the Paint Effect
  • Using AntiMatte to Create Spot Corrections

Lesson 9: Finishing the Grade

  • What's in a Look?
  • Techniques for Applying Looks
  • Keyframing Color Changes
  • Creating Popular Looks
  • Managing Multiple Grades
  • Delivering Safe Colors
  • Rendering Effects with ExpertRender