Welcome to my blog, where I write and ramble about color grading, as well as how I approach being a colorist.
~ these are effectively my personal records and endeavors in self-learning: proceed with caution ~
Saturation is one of those fundamental pieces of a look that for me sits right next to saturation in terms of importance. That being said, saturation also is one of those pieces that can easily be overlooked. It's easy to just adjust your global saturation dial and...
When it comes to color grading, image contrast can be one of the most essential and useful pieces of your workflow. Well utilized contrast is one of the most important aspects to not only a good looking image, but to art in general. At its core, contrast can be...
What is Color Grading In Film & Video?What Is Color Grading? I define color grading as the act of manipulating an image’s tone, palette, and texture with the end goal of enhancing the image as much as possible The key phrase here is ‘enhancing the image as much as...
When I first got into color grading, there was no shortage of tips, tricks, and details on specific parts of the process. Amidst the self-teachings of the internet however, finding a guide to a structured workflow or a comprehensive process was a bit more difficult to...
One of the first steps down the ever fascinating rabbit hole known as "color science," involves widening your understanding of how different color data is stored in a 3d space. Known as color spaces, these "containers" all have different purposes, advantages, and...
Sometimes in post-production, the difference between color correction and color grading can get a bit blurry. With terms sometimes being used interchangeably, it can be useful to know the differences and what goes into each of these processes. Color correction is the...
How much does professional color grading cost? The rule of thumb I suggest is that it color grading rates should be about the same as your editor's rates. Naturally, the cost will depend on several variables and the size of your project, but in general, if you keep...
To help sharpen my skills as a colorist, I've started regularly building looks inspired by films, tv shows, or music videos suggested by people on social media. To kick this off I'm looking at the color grading from Blade Runner 2049, and this footage feels essential...
Even though it seems like everything we watch today is digital, digital filmmaking itself is still a relatively new practice. The adoption of digital intermediate (digitizing footage to manipulate colors and other characteristics) didn't gain popularity until around...
Building a look is a key component to color grading any project. A well-developed look can help to set a film apart, give it its personality, and lend to the storytelling and emotion the director is trying to convey. By developing a look ahead of time for your project...
Scarlet Street Album Release Show Location: Southgate House RevivalCamera: Ricoh GRiiiDeveloped With: Davinci Resolve Bands:Scarlet StreetOld Pictures New PicturesAs It MayMascots Scarlet Street had an album release show to celebrate their self titled debut album. I...
Airport Photography: Ricoh GRiii Street Photography Locations: CVG, CLT, DFW, and EYW airportsCamera: Ricoh GRiiiEdited With: Capture One Some snaps from a variety of airport terminals, baggage claims, and other aspects of air travel, from a handful of airports across...
This blog is dedicated to sharing my techniques, workflows, and tools that I have found helpful in the color grading process. Whether it be advice on simple things like how to organize your projects, or more complex topics such as color management and film emulation, you’re sure to find something of interest here.
Think of this as a live documentation of my personal opinions and approach on the artform, and less as concrete rules to the craft.
Have a question or comment on my thoughts? Hit me up at krutzar@gmail.com.