MASTERCLASS IN COLOR GRADING by CHRIS JACOBSON

In this masterclass on color grading, Hollywood colorist Chris Jacobson invites you into his color suite, providing a comprehensive overview of his color work on the popular TV show SUITS. Chris guides you through the entire technical process in DaVinci Resolve, from project setup to final delivery. The masterclass covers building the node tree, creating the desired look, and shaping the final images.

About the Instructor: Chris Jacobson is a highly successful Hollywood colorist known for his work on major features and TV shows such as Mulholland Drive, SUITS, Alpha Dog, and Covert Affairs.

Target Audience: Colorists

Course Overview:

• Lesson 01: Preparing the Project Chris prepares the project for color grading.
• Lesson 02: Time Management Analyzing shots and discussing the importance of time management to meet deadlines.
• Lesson 03: Color Pipeline Exploring project settings in DaVinci Resolve.
• Lesson 04: Node Structure Chris details his node tree, focusing on compressions and highlight controls.
• Lesson 05: Contrast and Shaping Building a strong “Ansel Adams” contrast and shaping the shots.
• Lesson 06: Black Treatment Exploring techniques to enhance the images with an extra “pop.”
• Lesson 07: Look Overview Discussing the distinctive looks in SUITS.
• Lesson 08: Rippling the Grades Demonstrating how to adjust grades in a scene and ripple the result.
• Lesson 09: VFX Discussing visual effects in the color grading process.
• Lesson 10: Delivery Completing the process with a detailed look at delivery settings.