Upbeat Engagement Clip

Konrad Czystowski · May 8th, 2008, 08:24 PM

Thanks Peter,

Actually grading, alongside glidecam work and many other things, is something I want to really focus on and "master" within the next few months. I'm already spending a lot of hours exploring and trying.
I'll see how it goes and then another step would be to start adventure with Color.

Travis Cossel · May 8th, 2008, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Peter Manojlovic

Hey Konrad...
Great stuff...I'm 3/4 of the way through reading "The Art and Technique of Digital Color Correction" by Steve Hullfish...

If you're going to get into Color, or any other color correction for that matter, then this is a MUST read.
Heck, PM me if you're interested..

It's good to see people in the area take things up a notch. You, Patrick, Glenn and Michael are inspirations...

I was wondering if that was a good book with practical knowledge in it. I was a bit worried it would be too much about color science and not enough about how to actually change the look of my footage. So you like it?

Peter Manojlovic · May 8th, 2008, 08:48 PM

It's your call, but i only hope you don't pick up any bad habits, or assumptions that comes along with self learning...

This book is actually software neutral, but he DOES seem to keep coming back to Apple's Color, since it's a very good measuring stick...

More importantly, he talks about Tonal ranges, and has a huge section on Secondary color correction...Too bad there isn't a DVD tutorial on the subject. It beats reading a book.

I kind of wish that i had gone the Mac route from the onset..When the Mac/PC commercial comes on, I run to a dark room and hide under the covers.

Good luck.

Peter Manojlovic · May 8th, 2008, 08:59 PM

Hey Travis, I hope i don't get accused of hijacking the thread.

But yes, it's a book that talks to the common man, and stays away from science. There's a CD included that allows you to try out CC along with the book.

But regardless, it helps understanding basics ahead of time.
After reading half way through, i started from scratch, just to let it sink in, because i'm a total virgin to CC.
But now.......
I'm not afraid of the Color wheel anymore :)

But now that i understand tonal ranges, color, and secondaries, i tend to watch TV commercials and shows with a critical eye. This is a whole new perspective that i've missed until now, and can only NOW appreciate what colorists do.

Travis Cossel · May 8th, 2008, 09:11 PM

Thanks for the response, Peter. I'll have to check it out I guess. Okay, back on topic! d;-)

Michael Y Wong · May 8th, 2008, 11:55 PM

PM'd you Peter, I definately am one for studying the formal theory of all things related to video; regardless if I'm already playing around with it or not.

Thread is back to you Konrad...

Dan Burnap · May 9th, 2008, 04:07 AM

Fantastic work there, congrats

Can you tell me which song that was?

Thanks

Ram Purad · May 9th, 2008, 08:41 AM

Great work Konrad,

I like your steadicam moves and the editing. Fits well with the song.

May be a little too much of steadicam shots like others said, but I understand how difficult it is to carry two set-ups (steadicam and tight shots) for this kind of shoot. But I can see your effort to balance out the shots in the clip.

Well done. Keep it up.

May 8th, 2008, 09:11 PM	#20
Travis Cossel Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 2,933	Thanks for the response, Peter. I'll have to check it out I guess. Okay, back on topic! d;-) __________________ Black Label Films www.blacklabelweddingfilms.com

May 8th, 2008, 11:55 PM	#21
Michael Y Wong Major Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto Ontario Canada! Posts: 353	PM'd you Peter, I definately am one for studying the formal theory of all things related to video; regardless if I'm already playing around with it or not. Thread is back to you Konrad... __________________ dreaming hobbyist + storyteller www.michaelywong.com

May 9th, 2008, 08:41 AM	#23
Ram Purad Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 171	Great work Konrad, I like your steadicam moves and the editing. Fits well with the song. May be a little too much of steadicam shots like others said, but I understand how difficult it is to carry two set-ups (steadicam and tight shots) for this kind of shoot. But I can see your effort to balance out the shots in the clip. Well done. Keep it up. __________________ Ram Purad :: Aspiring Event Filmmaker http://www.butterflysquad.com

May 8th, 2008, 08:24 PM	#16
Konrad Czystowski Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Burlington (Canada) Posts: 92	Thanks Peter, Actually grading, alongside glidecam work and many other things, is something I want to really focus on and "master" within the next few months. I'm already spending a lot of hours exploring and trying. I'll see how it goes and then another step would be to start adventure with Color.

May 8th, 2008, 08:48 PM	#18
Peter Manojlovic Major Player Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hamilton Ontario Posts: 769	It's your call, but i only hope you don't pick up any bad habits, or assumptions that comes along with self learning... This book is actually software neutral, but he DOES seem to keep coming back to Apple's Color, since it's a very good measuring stick... More importantly, he talks about Tonal ranges, and has a huge section on Secondary color correction...Too bad there isn't a DVD tutorial on the subject. It beats reading a book. I kind of wish that i had gone the Mac route from the onset..When the Mac/PC commercial comes on, I run to a dark room and hide under the covers. Good luck.

May 8th, 2008, 08:59 PM	#19
Peter Manojlovic Major Player Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hamilton Ontario Posts: 769	Hey Travis, I hope i don't get accused of hijacking the thread. But yes, it's a book that talks to the common man, and stays away from science. There's a CD included that allows you to try out CC along with the book. But regardless, it helps understanding basics ahead of time. After reading half way through, i started from scratch, just to let it sink in, because i'm a total virgin to CC. But now....... I'm not afraid of the Color wheel anymore :) But now that i understand tonal ranges, color, and secondaries, i tend to watch TV commercials and shows with a critical eye. This is a whole new perspective that i've missed until now, and can only NOW appreciate what colorists do.

May 9th, 2008, 04:07 AM	#22
Dan Burnap Major Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Rio de Janeiro Posts: 335	Fantastic work there, congrats Can you tell me which song that was? Thanks