Module Descriptors
COLOUR GRADING FOR DIGITAL VIDEO
FILM50325
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Andrew Paton
Email: A.Paton@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- PORTFOLIO weighted at 100%
Module Details
ASSESSMENT DETAILS
100% Portfolio assessing all learning outcomes
INDICATIVE CONTENT
Students will study advanced colour grading and correction techniques
The aim of this module is to enable participants to gain a practical and theoretical understanding of colour grading and correction in digital video video post-production.
The module will aim to develop and broaden practice through experience of colour grading techniques and theories utilising modern professional grading tools.
You will be taught how to:
Configuring critical project settings
Media organisation and round robin data transportation
Editing and trimming techniques
Multi-camera editing
Transitions, titles and speed effects
Colour correction and balancing
Node based colour grading
Secondary colour correction
Using Power Windows, Qualifiers and tracking
Versioning of grades for a variety of final output and deliverables
The aim of this module is to enable participants to gain a practical and theoretical understanding of colour grading and correction in digital video video post-production.
The module will aim to develop and broaden practice through experience of colour grading techniques and theories utilising modern professional grading tools.
You will be taught how to:
Configuring critical project settings
Media organisation and round robin data transportation
Editing and trimming techniques
Multi-camera editing
Transitions, titles and speed effects
Colour correction and balancing
Node based colour grading
Secondary colour correction
Using Power Windows, Qualifiers and tracking
Versioning of grades for a variety of final output and deliverables
RESOURCES
Lectures, library, computing facilities and Internet.
Use of Filmmaking software such as Adobe Creative Suite, DA Vinci Resolve, Avid and FCP,
Film Production Equipment available from the resource centre in the School of Film Sound and Vision
Use of Filmmaking software such as Adobe Creative Suite, DA Vinci Resolve, Avid and FCP,
Film Production Equipment available from the resource centre in the School of Film Sound and Vision
TEXTS
Bellantoni, P., 2005. If Its Purple, Someones Gonna Die: The Power of Color in Visual Storytelling, 1st American Pbk. Ed edition. ed. Focal Press, New York.
Gage, J., 2000. Colour and Meaning: Art, Science and Symbolism, New edition edition. ed. Thames and Hudson Ltd, London, England.
Hullfish, S., 2012. The Art and Technique of Digital Color Correction, 2 edition. ed. Focal Press, Burlington, MA.
Hullfish, S., Fowler, J., 2008. Color Correction for Video: Using Desktop Tools to Perfect Your Image, 2 edition. ed. Focal Press, Amsterdam; Boston.
Hurkman, A.V., 2013a. Color Correction Handbook: Professional Techniques for Video and Cinema, 2 edition. ed. Peachpit Press, San Francisco, California.
Hurkman, A.V., 2013b. Color Correction Look Book: Creative Grading Techniques for Film and Video. Peachpit Press, San Francisco, CA.
Scoppettuolo, D., 2016. Learning Davinci Resolve 12: A step-by-step guide to editing and color grading. Learning Paths.
Gage, J., 2000. Colour and Meaning: Art, Science and Symbolism, New edition edition. ed. Thames and Hudson Ltd, London, England.
Hullfish, S., 2012. The Art and Technique of Digital Color Correction, 2 edition. ed. Focal Press, Burlington, MA.
Hullfish, S., Fowler, J., 2008. Color Correction for Video: Using Desktop Tools to Perfect Your Image, 2 edition. ed. Focal Press, Amsterdam; Boston.
Hurkman, A.V., 2013a. Color Correction Handbook: Professional Techniques for Video and Cinema, 2 edition. ed. Peachpit Press, San Francisco, California.
Hurkman, A.V., 2013b. Color Correction Look Book: Creative Grading Techniques for Film and Video. Peachpit Press, San Francisco, CA.
Scoppettuolo, D., 2016. Learning Davinci Resolve 12: A step-by-step guide to editing and color grading. Learning Paths.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. ANALYSE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE EXISTING COLOUR TECHNIQUES IN THE APPLICATION OF A VIDEO PRODUCTION.
[Analysis]
2. PRODUCE A NUMBER OF COMPLETED COLOUR GRADES DEMONSTRATING ADVANCED GRADING TECHNIQUES.
[Problem Solving; Application]
3. REFLECT UPON METHODS APPLIED TO PROBLEMS, REFINEMENTS MADE, SOLUTIONS ORIGINATED DEMONSTRATING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF COLOUR GRADING.
[Communication]
[Analysis]
2. PRODUCE A NUMBER OF COMPLETED COLOUR GRADES DEMONSTRATING ADVANCED GRADING TECHNIQUES.
[Problem Solving; Application]
3. REFLECT UPON METHODS APPLIED TO PROBLEMS, REFINEMENTS MADE, SOLUTIONS ORIGINATED DEMONSTRATING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF COLOUR GRADING.
[Communication]
Module Learning Strategies
3 hour lecture/tutorial per week delivered as 8 weeks intensive Lecture/Tutorial followed 5 weeks of development/tutorial sessions.
Contextual lectures
Production meetings for project development
Technical tasks to develop applied skills
Development sessions to progress practical work
Independent study time should be utilised to gain experience on required equipment and expand knowledge in the subject area
Self-managed meetings
Independent research and study
Collaborative research and practical work
Contextual lectures
Production meetings for project development
Technical tasks to develop applied skills
Development sessions to progress practical work
Independent study time should be utilised to gain experience on required equipment and expand knowledge in the subject area
Self-managed meetings
Independent research and study
Collaborative research and practical work