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mastering The Artistry of
Color Correction
& Blackmagic's Resolve
mastering The Artistry of Color Correction
and Blackmagic's Resolve
Join a Complimentary Mini Class with Natasha Leonnet
Step into the world of professional color correction with Natasha Leonnet. In this complimentary mini class, Natasha will introduce you to foundational techniques in color grading, explore the art of color perception, and provide a sneak peek into the transformative learning journey awaiting you in Mastering the Artistry of Color Correction and Blackmagic’s Resolve.
What This Mini Class Covers
- Build a Precise Color Vocabulary
Tackle the challenges of describing and communicating color by developing a refined and effective color language – an essential skill for collaborating with directors and cinematographers. - Enhance Your Color Acuity
Engage in targeted visual exercises, like creating a personal color diary, to sharpen your ability to perceive and interpret subtle shifts in hue, saturation, and luminance. - Master Resolve’s Monitoring Tools
Learn to utilize Resolve’s histogram for analyzing image contrast and exposure, both in color and black-and-white, to achieve precise and intentional grades. - Understand the Power of Primary Color Correction
Get an exclusive lesson from the core training, “Why Is Your Primary Color Correction the Key to a Successful Grade?“, and learn how building a strong foundation is essential for achieving cohesive and impactful color grades. - Get a Sneak Peek of the Core Training
Gain an exclusive look at the comprehensive tools, workflows, and techniques we’ll cover in the full course to strengthen your color awareness and elevate your visual storytelling.
Everything You Need to Start your Career as a Master Colorist
Access 20+ hours of expert training led by Natasha Leonnet. Connect with a vibrant community of aspiring colorists, participate in monthly live calls, and tap into exclusive resources and opportunities through our member portal.
Comprehensive Training
Master color correction with over 20 hours of immersive, expert-led training by Natasha Leonnet.
Premium Learning Kit
Receive a mailed box containing a study book as well as all the tools necessary to best follow the course.
Monthly Group Calls
Engage with Natasha and fellow students during monthly live group calls for personalized guidance and insights.
Up-to-Date Content
Stay ahead with regularly updated lessons, including video tutorials that address your specific questions.
Community Access
Join an exclusive community of aspiring colorists to network, collaborate, and explore job opportunities.
Certification
Earn an official certificate validating your skills and expertise of Resolve upon course completion.
Meet Your Instructors
Natasha Leonnet
Senior Colorist Natasha Leonnet has over twenty years of experience and has worked with many of the industry’s most acclaimed filmmakers. She won the HPA Outstanding Color Grading Award for both Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, and has received ten other nominations for her contributions to Billie Eilish: Happier than Ever, Candyman (2021), Mulan (2020), First Man, Hidden Figures, Whiplash, Labor Day, Love & Other Drugs, Get Low, and Defiance. Most recently, she worked on Cocaine Bear, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, and the music video Seven by Jung Kook feat. Latto.
She is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences and an associate member of the American Society of Cinematographers.
Natalie Kingston
Natalie Kingston is an award-winning director of photography whose recent work on the triple Golden Globe-nominated and four-time Emmy-nominated Apple TV+ crime drama, Black Bird, earned her an Emmy for Outstanding Cinematography For A Limited or Anthology Series or Movie.
Outside of film, Kingston also lenses music videos. In 2021 she shot “Break” for Julia Stone ft. St. Vincent, which premiered at SXSW the same year. Similarly, she collaborated with Billie Eilish on the “You Should See Me In A Crown” live performance and a music video for “Bitches Broken Hearts.”
A Selection of Natasha's Work
Course Overview
Mastering the Artistry of Color Correction
Course Material
1
Hours
Video Lessons
1
Modules
1
Build a Rock Solid Foundation with Primary Color Correction
Learn to use printer lights and linear primaries to build a strong foundation for every color grade, ensuring consistency and balance across all shots.
Navigate DaVinci Resolve’s Professional Workflow
Learn how to set up databases, manage media, and configure color management for seamless, professional-grade project workflows.
Grade with Precision Using Industry-Standard Scopes
Confidently analyze and refine your grades using the Parade, Waveform, Vectorscope, and Histogram for flawless color consistency.
Craft Cinematic Lighting with Precision
Enhance depth and atmosphere by using windows and the Key Mixer to seamlessly replicate on-set lighting and elevate your visual storytelling.
Build Advanced, Non-Destructive Node Structures
Master the use of serial, parallel, layer, and key mixer nodes to manage even the most complex grading workflows with complete creative control.
Prepare Professional Deliverables for Any Platform
Master professional rendering workflows and QC processes to deliver polished, high-quality results for theatrical, streaming, and broadcast formats.
Highlights from the Core Training
Highlights from the
Core Training
Module 12: Digital Lighting with Natasha Leonnet
- Master Digital Lighting with Custom Window Shapes: Learn to create and manipulate linear, circular, polygon, curve, gradient, and outside windows to shape light and shadow, mimicking on-set lighting techniques in DaVinci Resolve.
- Blend Lighting Adjustments Seamlessly: Use the Transform and Softness menus to fine-tune window placement and edge softness, ensuring smooth transitions and invisible corrections—even in high-resolution theatrical or streaming formats.
- Adapt Light to Cinematographic Styles: Adjust window softness and contrast dynamically to match the cinematographer’s original lighting design, enhancing dramatic or naturalistic scenes without disrupting the visual flow.
- Create Targeted Light Effects with Layered Nodes: Combine windows with layer mixers and hierarchical grading to build complex lighting effects, controlling how each shape interacts with others for precise, scene-specific adjustments.
Module 12: Digital Lighting with Natasha Leonnet
- Master Digital Lighting with Custom Window Shapes
Learn to create and manipulate linear, circular, polygon, curve, gradient, and outside windows to shape light and shadow, mimicking on-set lighting techniques in DaVinci Resolve. - Blend Lighting Adjustments Seamlessly
Use the Transform and Softness menus to fine-tune window placement and edge softness, ensuring smooth transitions and invisible corrections—even in high-resolution theatrical or streaming formats. - Adapt Light to Cinematographic Styles
Adjust window softness and contrast dynamically to match the cinematographer’s original lighting design, enhancing dramatic or naturalistic scenes without disrupting the visual flow. - Create Targeted Light Effects with Layered Nodes
Combine windows with layer mixers and hierarchical grading to build complex lighting effects, controlling how each shape interacts with others for precise, scene-specific adjustments.
Module 16: Creating Your Own Lighting Package
- Simulate Realistic On-Set Lighting with the Key Mixer
Learn how to replicate complex lighting setups by blending multiple window shapes (linear, circular, polygonal, and gradient) using the Key Mixer, enabling you to create dynamic and natural lighting effects that align with the cinematographer’s intent. - Master Parallel vs. Serial Node Configurations for Lighting Effects
Understand the critical differences between parallel and serial node structures and how each impacts the intensity, layering, and blending of lighting corrections—giving you full control over how digital lighting interacts with your grade. - Build Hierarchical Lighting Rigs with Layer Mixers
Design sophisticated lighting effects by combining windows and nodes in both layer and key mixers, allowing for precise control over how corrections stack and interact, resulting in more natural and cinematic images.
Module 18: Reframing the Image with Sizing
- Master the Use of Sizing Tools for Reframing
Understand how to effectively use Input Sizing, Edit Sizing, Node Sizing, and Output Sizing in DaVinci Resolve to adjust framing while preserving image quality across different resolutions and formats. - Balance Composition and Color Interaction
Learn how reframing influences the viewer’s perception of color and composition, using practical examples like analyzing how purple hues interact with surrounding colors to guide framing decisions. - Use Reframing to Enhance Visual Storytelling
Employ precise scaling, panning, and tilting to subtly shift focus and highlight key visual elements, integrating these adjustments to strengthen narrative and color dynamics.
Module 16: Creating Your Own Lighting Package
- Simulate Realistic On-Set Lighting with the Key Mixer: Learn how to replicate complex lighting setups by blending multiple window shapes (linear, circular, polygonal, and gradient) using the Key Mixer, enabling you to create dynamic and natural lighting effects that align with the cinematographer’s intent.
- Master Parallel vs. Serial Node Configurations for Lighting Effects: Understand the critical differences between parallel and serial node structures and how each impacts the intensity, layering, and blending of lighting corrections—giving you full control over how digital lighting interacts with your grade.
- Build Hierarchical Lighting Rigs with Layer Mixers: Design sophisticated lighting effects by combining windows and nodes in both layer and key mixers, allowing for precise control over how corrections stack and interact, resulting in more natural and cinematic images.
Module 18: Reframing the Image with Sizing
- Master the Use of Sizing Tools for Reframing: Understand how to effectively use Input Sizing, Edit Sizing, Node Sizing, and Output Sizing in DaVinci Resolve to adjust framing while preserving image quality across different resolutions and formats.
- Balance Composition and Color Interaction: Learn how reframing influences the viewer’s perception of color and composition, using practical examples like analyzing how purple hues interact with surrounding colors to guide framing decisions.
- Use Reframing to Enhance Visual Storytelling: Employ precise scaling, panning, and tilting to subtly shift focus and highlight key visual elements, integrating these adjustments to strengthen narrative and color dynamics.
Course Breakdown
Module 1: An Introduction to the Artistry of Color Correction with Natasha Leonnet
- An Introduction to the Art of Color Grading, One of the Most Underestimated Tools in Visual Storytelling
- A Color Diary: – a Beginning Study in Color
- Reading a Histogram for Hue, Saturation and Luminance
- A Case Study in Creating the Impression of Contrast Through Color: the Films of Wes Anderson
- How To Enroll in Natasha’s Course, Receive the Physical Materials and the Key to Your Digital Classes and Coursework and Join the ACC Online Community
- How to Send Natasha Questions
Module 2: Creating a Custom Workspace - Understanding and Customizing the Resolve’s Interface
- An Introduction to the GUI, the Palettes and an Overview Through Each Menu
- Your Color Diary: A case study of blue
Module 3: The “How Tos” of a Simple Timeline Setup with Jordan Fox
- An Introduction to Blackmagic’s Resolve and its Interface
- How to Navigate User Settings
- How to Navigate System Settings
- How to Create a Database
- How to Setup a New Project
- How to Navigate Project Settings
- Colour Management and Look Up Tables (LUTS) for Absolute Beginners
- Pre and Post-Group, Clip and Timeline Grading
- How to Create Your Own Test Patterns with Which to Further Understand LUTS
- How to Import Media intoYour Project
- A Couple of Options in Creating a Timeline: XML, EDL, etc
- A Review of How to Set Up a UI Layout Which Reflects Your Needs
- How to Load One Serial Node
- How to Create Multiple Versions
- How to Use the Stillstore
- The Many Ways to Save Your Project
- Easy Rendering!
Module 4: Aspect Ratios, Resolutions and Blanking
- An Overview of Aspect Ratios: Please Refer To Your Physical Packet for a Complete Glossary
- Setting Your Timeline Aspect Ratio
- A Case Study of Mixed Aspect Ratios and Resolutions: Lucy in the Sky
- The Input Resolutions Vs the Output Resolution
- A SIMPLE TIMELINE: SETTING YOUR ASPECT FOR THIS COURSE
- Your Color Diary: A Case Study of Red
Module 5: The Most Important of Grades - the Primaries
- Why Is Your Primary Color Correction the Key to a Successful Grade?
- The Art of Printer Lights
- A Review of Monitoring in Parade Mode
- A Case Study of Printer Lights: The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
- An Efficient Use of Resolve’s Primaries
- A Review of Monitoring Using Your Vectorscope
- A Case Study of Primaries: Transformers
- A Powerful and Complex Combination: Printer Lights and Primaries in Tandem
- The Beauty and Precision of Painting Your High and Low Lights with Resolve’s Log and Pivot Controls
- How to Mitigate Skin Tones and Overall Saturation Using Your Primaries
- The Great Lie of the Vectorscope: the Skin Tone Indicator Line
- Your Color Diary: A Case Study in White
Module 6: Seeing with Precision - Using Your Scopes
- How To Read Your Scopes in Parade Mode
- How to Read Your Scopes in Waveform Mode
- How To Read Your Scopes in Vectorscope Mode
- A Review of the Histogram
- The Importance of All Four Tools in Achieving Seamless Visual Continuity
- A Very Brief Overview of Using Your Scopes to Navigate Your Different Output Versions: Traditional Xenon Bulb Theatrical, Dolby or Laser Theatrical,m, Dolbyvision HDR and SDR and Discreet SDR and HDR Versions, as well as a Digital Intermediate Film Negative
- A definition of CIE Chromaticity scopes
- A Case Study of Contrast – Looking at Examples of the Work of Four Fine Art Photographers Through Your Scopes – Robert Capa, Ansel Adams, Harry Callahan and Cindy Sherman
Module 7: Resolve’s Hidden Gems -the Complete Primaries Menu
- The Visual Differences Between the Primaries – Color Wheels, Primaries – Color Bars and the Primaries Log Wheels
- A Review of Resolve’s Log and Pivot Controls
- An Explanation of the Highlights and the Shadows Controls
- Midtone Detail: a Cinematographer’s and Actor’s Best Friend
- An Explanation of the Saturation Control
- An Explanation of the Hue Control
- An Explanation of the Luminance Mix Control
- To AutoBalance or Not to Auto Balance?
- If You Auto Balance, Should You White Balance? An Explanation of Temperature and Tint!
- Your Color Diary: Blue
Module 8: The Still Store: One of the Most Crucial Advantages of the Digital Grade
- An Explanation of the Image Wipe Controls Including Reference Sizing
- The Difference Between Monitoring Continuity For Commercials and All Other Deliverables Including Features, Episodic and Music Videos
- A Brief Discussion of Josef Albers’ Book “The Interaction of Color” and Its Implications in Understanding the Challenge of Achieving Perfect Continuity
- A Quick Exploration of “The Interaction of Color” App and How It Can Help Our Understanding of the Relationships Between Colors and Our Perception of Continuity
- Your Color Diary: A Case Study of Skies
Module 9: When Middle Grey Is No Longer in the Middle: Shooting a Grey Card & a MacBeth Chart and Color Matching in the Resolve
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Module 10: All the Nodes We Can Easily See - Node Trees and Creative Color Correction Through Node Choices
- The Node Basics: Serial and Parallel Nodes and and Their Potential Uses
- The Node Menu
- Your Color Diary: A Case Study of Green
Module 11: Curves or Primaries? - When To Use Curves vs Primaries
- Custom Curves
- Hue vs Sat
- Hue vs Hue
- Hue vs Luminance
- TO BE CONTINUED
- Your Color Diary: A Case Study of Yellow
Module 12: A Window Is a Shape by any Other Name -Digital Lighting with the Resolve
- Creating Linear, Circle, Polygon, Curve and Gradient and Outside Shapes
- A Dive into the Transform and Softness Menus
- The Art of the Hidden Shapes
- Working Hand in Hand with Your Cinematographer with Windows
- Your Color Diary: A Case Study of Black
Module 13: A Window on the Move -Tracking vs Keyframing with Jacob Barajas-Santos
- Auto-Tracking for Beginners
- Advanced Hacks For Auto-Tracking
- The Art of Manual Keyframing
- The Subjectivity of Keyframing and Invisibly Blending intoYour Cinematographer’s Style of Lighting
Module 14: Resolve’s Ultimate Paint Brush - The Qualifier
- Exploring the Legacy Keyers: HSL, RGB and LUM Qualifier
- Hacking the HLS, RGB and LUM Qualifiers
- Natasha’s Favorite Keyer: the 3D Keyer
- Your Color Diary: A Case Study of a “Half Color” – Grey
Module 15: Hierarchical Grading with Layer, Key Mixer & Splitter/Combiner Nodes
- Hierarchical Grades with Layer Nodes
- A Very Beginner’s Guide to Hierarchical Grades with Key Mixers
- Natasha’s Explanation of Node Key Controls
- Natasha’s Explanation of the Key Mixer Controls
- Decluttering with Composite Nodes
- Your Color Diary: A Case Study of a “Half Color” – Pink
Module 16: Creating Your Own Lighting Package to Support Your DP Using the Key Mixer
- Natasha’s Instant Flagging Rigs
- Natasha’s Instant Lighting Rigs
- A Review of Tracking and Keyframing
- Your Color Diary: A Case Study of a “Half Color” – Brown
Module 17: Blurring, Sharpening and Throwing Off the Image
- An Easy Plunge into the Blur, Sharpen and Mist Controls
- Suggested Uses for Resolve’s Blur
- Suggested Uses for Resolve’s Sharpening
- A Misaligned Blur: Using Resolve’s Blur as a Creative Tool
- Your Color Diary: A Case Study of a “Half Color” – Orange
Module 18: Reframing the Image with Sizing
- The Difference in Framing Terminology Between the Set & the Color Bay
- An Explanation of Edit Sizing
- An Explanation of Input Sizing
- An Explanation of Output Sizing
- An Explanation of Node Sizing
- An Explanation of Edit Sizing
- A Re-Visit of Reference Sizing
- Your Color Diary: A Case Study of a “Half Color” – Purple
Module 19: The High Dynamic Range Menu -A Different Palette
- TO BE EXPLAINED
- Your Final Entry in Your Digital Color Diary: A Case Study of a “Half Color”- Grey
Module 20: Victorio Stararo’s Use of Goethe’s Color Theory with Wes Cardino
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Module 21: Reinventing Your Color Curves - Changing Your Grade with the Color Warper
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- Your Color Diary: Translating Your Digital Diary Into Watercolors and Acrylics
Module 22: Nobody Puts a Colorist in a Corner: Color Management
- The Different Roads to Locating your LUTS in Resolve
- Camera Default LUTS
- Understanding Film Emulation LUTS
- The Impact of Your Chosen LUT on Skin Tones, Locations, Production and Costume Design – TEST, TEST, TEST!!
- Testing LUTS in Theatrical, SDR and HDR Home Video Spaces
- Organizing a Complex Color Space with Pre and Post Groups
- Working with a Variety of Simultaneous Post Groups
- Making Your Custom LUT with Your Cinematographer
- Legacy Color Spaces
- Resolve’s DaVinci YRGB Color Management System
- A Discussion on LUTS with Natasha Leonnet and Wes Cardino
Module 23: The Last Step: The Render & QC process with Jordan Fox
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Reviews from Our Students and Professionals
The Most In-Depth Color Grading Course I’ve Taken!
Natasha breaks down complex techniques in a way that’s easy to understand. The balance between technical skills and artistic insight is unmatched. My grading workflow has completely transformed!
Alex R.
Freelance Colorist
A Game-Changer for My Career!
This course gave me the tools and confidence to approach color grading like a professional. Learning how to use Resolve’s tools the right way has elevated my work beyond what I thought was possible.
Jordan M.
Cinematographer
An Immersive Learning Experience from Day One!
Receiving the course materials, especially the numeric keypad for printer lights, made such a difference! The entire learning process felt more professional and immersive.
Michael H.
Film Editor
A Complete Learning Experience!
The moment I unboxed the course materials, I knew this wasn’t just another online class. The numeric keypad made learning printer lights feel natural, and it brought a professional touch to every practice session.
Sofia T.
Freelance Colorist
30 Days Money Back Guarantee
We stand by the quality of our course with a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you’re not completely satisfied with your purchase, you can request a full refund within 30 days, provided you have not watched more than 15% of the course content. This ensures you have ample time to evaluate the course while also allowing us to offer a fair policy for all students.
FAQ
Are there any prerequisites for enrolling in the course?
There are no prerequisites for the Core Training; the course is designed for both beginners and those looking to enhance their skills. However, for the Advanced Training, you must first complete the Core Training or pass a comprehensive test to ensure you have the necessary knowledge and skills covered in the foundational course.
Is it possible to pay in installments?
Yes, we offer flexible payment plans to help you manage the cost of the course in installments.
How long do I have access to the course materials?
You have lifetime access to all course materials, including updates and new lessons added to the curriculum.
Will I receive a certificate upon completion?
Upon successfully completing the course and passing the final exam, you will be awarded a certificate recognized by Blackmagic, attesting to your proficiency and skills in color grading.
Can I get personalized feedback on my projects?
Yes, in the Core Training, you can participate in monthly group calls to ask questions and receive feedback on your projects or course content. In the Advanced Training, you will have the opportunity for more personalized feedback through one-on-one calls with Natasha Leonnet.
What software will I need for the course?
The course primarily uses DaVinci Resolve for color grading, which you can download for free. We will provide all the necessary materials and resources, including any additional tools required, to ensure you have everything you need to follow the course successfully.
Is there a community where I can interact with other students?
Yes, you will have access to a private online community where you can connect with fellow students, share ideas, and seek support.
What if I have questions or need help during the course?
You can reach out for assistance via email, in our private community, or during the monthly group calls. If a question is commonly asked by several students, we may create and upload a dedicated class on the topic, ensuring everyone has access to the information.
Is there a money-back guarantee?
Yes, we offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you’re not satisfied with the course and have watched less than 15% of the content, you can request a full refund within 30 days of your purchase.
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