Posts Tagged ‘color’

Color, Black and White, or Hyperreal?

Some projects look best in color. Some are better in black and white. But what if you need something more?

The Basic Properties of Color

Color is one of the most important tools you have in your kit. Do you understand the best ways to use it? Here are the basics.

5 Ways to Nail the Sci-Fi Look

Science Fiction is one of the most popular independent genres at the moment, but many filmmakers struggle to capture the right aesthetic on camera. Here are some tips for sending your audience to the outer limits.

Create Quick and Easy Vignettes in Premiere Pro

Use the effect masking tools to easily create quick vignette effects in Premiere Pro!

5 Reasons to Get a Color Grading Control Surface

A color grading control surface is an essential piece of gear for professional color correction. Here are five good reasons why.

Key Workflow Tips For A Smooth Color Grading Process

With an abundance of color software options more and more filmmakers, DPs, and editors are able to properly color their footage without breaking the bank.

Dissecting the Hipster Look

Learn what makes up a ‘hipster-style’ color grade in the following post.

Does White Balancing Matter Anymore?

We take a look at the importance, or should we say unimportance of white-balancing in a digital world.

Selective Color Masks in FCPX

In this video tutorial by MacBreak Studio, Steve and Mark show us how to create selective color masks in FCPX.

Lighting for Video: Background Lights

Background lighting has the power to dynamically change the feeling of your scene. In this final installment of the Lighting for Video Series, we’ll demonstrate background lighting and see a few effective examples.

All Aspiring Cinematographers Need To Know How To Color Grade – Here’s Why

Every director of photographer should be skilled at color grading. In this post, we make the case for a multi-faceted approach to cinematography.

Inspiration: Narrative Color Palettes with Spotmaps

Spotmaps provide a quick way to see a color palette of an entire film. Discover how these unique color maps can be used to think critically about the use of color in your own projects.