Now available from the Creative Cow Master Series on DVD.
BCM Principal and Creative COW leader Walter Biscardi’s focus is to get you comfortable with Color and to show you just how simple the interface truly is to operate.
So if you’re a video editor or someone who has never sat in a color correction suite before, then this DVD is definitely for you. There is a method to the madness that is Color and by taking the time to walk you through the rooms and the controls, you can begin to enjoy this powerful tool.
* Chapter 1: The Prelude
Opening up Color for the First Time, starting Color from the Projects Screen, and setting up the screens for the lessons.
* Chapter 2: What is Color?
A brief history and explanation of why the interface looks like it does
* Chapter 3:Setup / User Preferences
An in-depth overview of the entire User Prefs dialogue in the Setup Room. Your Color experience can depend greatly on understanding these setups.
* Chapter 4: Setup / Other Tabs
Settings for all the other Setup Room Tabs.
* Chapter 5: Primary In Room
Overview of the Primary In Room including Wheels vs. Curves balancing, Auto Balance, Manual Balance, how to use Middle Click and some basic Primary Grading.
* Chapter 6: Secondaries Room with some Geometry
Overview of the Secondaries Room including Enabling Secondaries, Curves, Vignette Controls, Creating User Shapes, Motion Tracking and Keys.
* Chapter 7: ColorFX Room & Primary Out
Overview of the Rooms including Building a Node Tree, Applying Filters, How and when to use the Primary Out Room.
* Chapter 8: Geometry, Still Store, Render Queue
Overview of additional Geometry Room features, Pan and Scan, Keyframing. Also, setting up the Render Queue, Send to Final Cut Pro, and additional Shapes information.
* Chapter 9: Final Thoughts
Copying and Saving Grades, Taking Grades with you and some other final thoughts.
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