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1. Color Correction Handbook: Professional Techniques for Video and Cinema (2nd Edition) (Digital Video & Audio Editing Courses)
- Peachpit Press
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3. BenQ PD2700U 27 inch 4K Monitor for Designers 3840x2160 UHD IPS Panel with AQCOLOR 100% Rec.709, sRGB; Factory-calibrated; DualView, Eye-Care, Anti-Glare
- SEE MORE 27 inch 4K IPS HDR monitor w/wide viewing angles 60Hz
- EXPERIENCE MORE HDR10 support lets you preview video content in HDR during editing for better faster results. Brightness - 350 cd/㎡. Response Time - 5ms(GtG). Refresh Rate - 60Hz. Aspect Ratio - 16:9
- DO MORE improve workflow with CAD/CAM Darkroom Animation and DualView custom view modes PIP/PBP picture in picture/picture by picture
- CREATE MORE access more than a billion colors through 10 bit tech PD2700U covers 100%sRGB and Rec. 709 and has Delta E ≤ 3
- SURPRISE FREE every PD2700U comes pre calibrated with its unique calibration report is Pantone Validated and Verified by CalMAN
- Connectivity technology: hdmi
- 60 hertz
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4. LILLIPUT BM280-4K 28" Broadcast Video Monitor Ultra-HD 4K 3840 2160 Resolution 3G-SDI HDMI 1000:1 High Contrast LED Screen with Carrying Case
- 24-Pocket organizer measures 21 in L x 1.5 in W x 57 in H
- Closet organizer with 3 silver over-the-door hooks
- Clear PVC Pockets are extra durable and intended to for years of use
- Non-woven closet organizer great for shoes, arts and crafts, jewelry, knickknacks and more
- White color blends in with many home decor styles
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5. X-Rite i1Display Pro (EODIS3)
PROFESSIONAL CALIBER: i1Display Pro combines ambient light measurement, monitor profiling & projector profiling into a sleek, compact and fully integrated device at 5 times faster measurements than previous devices, offering unrivalled color precisionDUAL MODE: Two user modes (Basic & Advanced) prov...
6. Color and Mastering for Digital Cinema (Digital Cinema Industry Handbook Series)
7. 12' Hanging Lantern Cord with On/Off Switch by Whirled Planet® (White) UL Listed
UL LISTED for safety and quality you can TRUST12' LONG LANTERN CORD with on/off switch conveniently located midway on cord (6' from plug)STANDARD LIGHT BULB fits easily and securely in socketVERSATILE small sized socket works for a variety of projects including puzzle lights, star lamps, Chinese pap...
8. Weddingstar Round Paper Lantern, 16", White
- Available in various colors
- Available in various sizes
- 16-inch diameter
- Mix and match the colors and sizes to customize the lanterns to your individual needs
- Paper Lanterns only, lights not included
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9. BenQ PD2700Q 27 inch QHD 1440p IPS Monitor | 100% sRGB | AQCOLOR Technology for Accurate Reproduction
100% Rec. 709 and sRGB for optimal color precision. OS Compatibility- Windows 7,Windows 8,Windows 8.1Windows 10,MACDualView Function to split screen into two windows in various display modes side-by-side, such as Darkroom, CAD/CAM, and Animation modes)Display Pilot Software for Customized Monitor Se...
10. Dell UltraSharp LED U2413 24" Premier Color Monitor
- 24" Ultrasharp Widescreen Priemer Color Monitor, Remarkable screen quality: Count on consistent, calibrated hues with PremierColor, WUXGA, up to 1920 x 1200 resolution and a 100% sRGB color gamut.
- Stunning color precision and performance: With PremierColor technology, this panel comes factory color calibrated to support 99% AdobeRGB which enables brilliant and accurate color hues and saturation. Six axis color control enables further user customization, professional color critical work.
- Superb user experience: Convenience is at your fingertips with multiple connectivity ports, including USB 3.0, DisplayPort 1.2, mini-DisplayPort, DVI-D (HDCP) and HDMI.2 Built-in USB Hub: 4 USB 3.0 Downstream Ports, 1 USB 3.0 DownUpstream | Height Adjustable Stand that also tils, swivels and turns!
- Built-in USB Hub: 4 USB 3.0 Downstream Ports, 1 USB 3.0 DownUpstream | Height Adjustable Stand that also tils, swivels and turns!
- DVI-D, Display Port & DC Power for Dell Soundbar
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11. Asus ProArt PA248Q 24.1 Inch LED Monitor
True Resolution : 1920x1200; Display Colors : 16.7MHdcp Supported : YesHorizontal Viewing Angle - 178; Vertical Viewing Angle - 178
12. Micro SATA Cables CFAST eSATA Data Breakout Cable for Blackmagic Ursa/Ursa Mini/Ursa Pro.
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13. StarTech.com eSATAp / eSATA of USB 3.0 externe 2,5 inch SATA III 6 Gbps harde-schijfbehuizing met UASP – draagbare HDD / SDD
VERSATILE FUNCTIONALITY: The USB 3.0/eSATAp drive enclosure turns a 2.5in SATA HDD or SSD into an external portable hard drive that can connect to any USB or eSATA-enabled computer system.ENHANCED WITH UASP: The 2.5" SATA hard drive enclosure has support for UASP, which delivers performance up to 70...
15. EIZO ColorEdge CS2730 27" Hardware Calibration IPS LCD Monitor 2560x1440 CS2730-BK
16. Canon VIXIA HF G20 HD Camcorder with HD CMOS Pro and 32GB Internal Flash Memory
10x HD Video lens (5mm equivalent: 30.4mm – 304mm) with 8-Blade Iris, 3.5 inch touch LCDCanon HD CMOS Pro Image Sensor (1/3-inch, 1920 x 1080 image sensor) with 20% improved low-light performanceUp to 12 hours of HD recording to 32GB internal memory (2 additional card slots available)Dynamic Super...
17. Lutron Credenza LED+ Plug-In Lamp Dimmer Switch for dimmable LED, Halogen and Incandescent Bulbs | TTCL-100H-BL | Black
- For use with up to 100-Watt of most dimmable CFL/LED bulbs (please see specifications for a list of compatible bulbs)
- Also controls up to 250-Watt of incandescent and halogen bulbs
- Requires no wiring, just plug-in
- Slide to turn the light on/off or up to brighten and down to dim
- Easy plug-in installation
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18. Lutron Diva LED+ Dimmer for Dimmable LED, Halogen and Incandescent Bulbs with Wallplate | Single-Pole or 3-Way | DVWCL-153PH-WH | White
Provides the best dimming performance for LED bulbs (for list of approved LEDs, see 'Technical Specification' below)For use with up to 150-Watts of dimmable LEDs or up to 600-Watts of Incandescent or Halogen bulbsFeatures a large rocker paddle to turn lights on/off or to preset level and a discreet ...
19. Lutron Caseta Wireless Smart Lighting Lamp Dimmer (2 count) Starter Kit with pedestals for Pico remotes, P-BDG-PKG2P, Works with Alexa, Apple HomeKit, and the Google Assistant
- PEACE OF MIND: set lights to automatically adjust with changing seasons so your family always comes back to a well-lit home; you can also enable the smart away feature to randomly turn your lights on and off to look like you’re home even if you’re away
- MOST CONNECTED: Caseta connects with more leading smart home devices – including Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, the Google Assistant, Ring, Serena shades and Sonos – than any other smart lighting control brand
- CONTROL YOUR WAY: Caseta puts the smarts in the switch so you can control a variety of ways – via the free Lutron app, your voice or from the wall; create schedules to change lights at set times or activate scenes with the touch of a button
- RELIABLY SMART: the smart bridge doesn’t use Wi-Fi, so you get super-fast, ultra-reliable smart lighting that works right, without slowing your Wi-Fi down with more devices
- SET IT AND FORGET IT: Always keep your smart light functionality; even when the Wi-Fi goes down, there’s no need to reset your schedules and scenes or reconnect everything when it comes back online
- GET MORE, SPEND LESS: One Caseta smart switch can control many bulbs at once; make many bulbs smart, even your existing bulbs; get smart control of multiple styles of dimmable LED, incandescent and halogen bulbs
- SMART CONTROL OF PLUG-IN LAMPS: Simply plugs into a standard outlet and can be used with up to 2 floor or table lamps
- EASY 3-WAY SETUP: Create a 3-way by mounting Pico to almost any wall surface - no cutting holes or pulling wire, with a wall mount bracket (PICO-WBX-ADAPT sold separately). Replace existing 3-way switches by mounting the bracket and Pico over the backbox
- TECHNICAL DETAILS: Works with up to 100-Watt of dimmable LED light bulbs/CFL light bulbs or 300-Watt incandescent/halogen bulbs; not rated for low voltage applications (i.e. track or landscape lighting)
- Includes (2) Caseta smart lamp dimmers, (1) smart bridge, (2) Pico remotes, and (2) pedestals for Pico remotes
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20. NEC Monitor PA272W-BK-SV 27-Inch Screen LED-Lit Monitor
- GB-R LED backlight consumes 37% less power than a comparable CCFL backlight
- 99.3% coverage of AdobeRGB color space
- Superior screen performance (1000:1 contrast ratio, 2560x1440 native resolution, 340cd/m2 brightness)
- 14-bit 3D internal programmable lookup tables (LUTs) for calibration
- Picture in Picture and Picture by Picture modes increase productivity by displaying two sources simultaneously
- Mounting type: VESA Wall Mounting 100x 100mm
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Don't spend money to build a room just yet, lets take this from the beginning. Having all the right tools in the world isn't going to help you from ground zero.
The software I use to do 85% of my professional work up to 4K/UHD is Blackmagic Resolve, and it is available for 0$. Totally free. Make sure you have a computer that can run it.
https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve
(Download link on page)
Read the resolve manual included in the installer package. Written by Alexis Van Hurkman http://www.alexisvanhurkman.com/wordpress/
It basically can teach you the fundamentals of color, through explaining features of the program.
His Ripple Training is also very comprehensive and something to look at. http://www.rippletraining.com/products/davinci-resolve/davinci-resolve-12-5-core-training-bundle/
That being said, you should also read the following books:
Begin with this:
Color Correction Handbook also by Van Hurkman
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0321929667/ref=pd_sbs_14_t_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=QEGXRDSHFHYDDGD6QTX8
If you really want to go deep:
Color and Mastering for Digital Cinema
https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Digital-Cinema-Industry-Handbook/dp/0240808746
All that being said, a basic foundation in color can also be gained through stills manipulation in lightroom or photoshop first. This is how I learned, and I feel like it really gave me a head start.
http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials.htm
Read EVERY ONE OF THESE TUTORIALS. This site is an amazing resource for all levels of mastery, I find myself going back to it again and again to refresh and then reach deeper into the void.
(Disclaimer: I am NOT Alexis Van Hurkman, he's just a good dude, and kinda unavoidable when it comes to learning Resolve, since he literally was contracted to write the manual. Also hes good.)
Anyway. Once you've chewed through all that, youll either find its not for you, or youll be back for more, and youll have a much more targeted idea of what your first gear purchase should be to help you get the most milage.
You can do a lot of great work without any gear. Learn how to use the scopes, then a monitor can come later.
Hope this helps.
This is going to be very difficult to achieve with a T2i. Much of the detail is in the shadows, which the T2i doesn't capture very well.
Start with some ND on the windows. I'd start with knocking them back 2 stops, but you'll likely need more. After that add some fill light from something soft at camera right. Maybe 3x china balls in a line to keep the cost down. I'd love a 4-bank here, but the paper lanterns are a very affordable way to get some soft light. Since you're shooting agains the sun be sure to put daylight balanced lights in them. 2700-3200k warm lights are going to give you color balance woes.
The goal with the lighting is to try to bring the dynamic range into something a T2i can record. The difference from dark to light here is the problem. Cameras that shoot raw or log formats are more equipped for this shot.
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As for color, the people in this sub will have better advice. I'm not really a color person, but I'll take a crack and hopefully someone can tell you what I'm wrong about.
For starters desaturate the shit out of what you shot. This starts with art direction, continues into set design, and finally ends in post. You can only be as successful as what the camera is allowed to record.
Next you need to lift the pedestal. The blacks should be pretty milky. This is something the T2i will struggle to do elegantly as its encoder doesn't give you a lot of shadow detail. Pull up the bottom point of a curves layer up 15ish percent. After that add a point a little bit up the line and lift that even more. Work the curves after that to get toning that you like. It doesn't have to be final, but try to get it much of the way there. What you really need will vary based on your shot.
Next I believe (could be my laptop screen leading me astray) the shadows have a slight purple tint. Add that with a 3-way. Use the same 3-way to push your midtones towards green. Also push your highlights towards the same green. You might push the highlights slightly more towards yellow or orange than you did the mids. The midtones are pushing further on the color wheels, so make sure that point is further from the center of the wheel than the highlights point is. Note that you'll probably need to adjust the pivot point for the shadows-to-midtones transition and work the curves from above to get that changeover happening where you like it.
Add a soft dark correction to the room using some sort of soft mask to target that area more specifically. If the camera moves a lot your mask is going to need to change to compensate.
After that get some grain going on. Add a final curves to get the toning you want to finish with.
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Now hopefully I've said something wrong along the way. Nothing brings out good advice like giving bad advice. :-)
Yes, It's a lovely 8 bit monitor. ruxxS said he(?) wants to learn colour grading. You simply can not grade with an 8 bit monitor.
I did recommend a monitor that is actually not that far off his budget - compared to what colour grading monitors usually cost. Yes it's almost double what he wants to pay but it will support him in his goal of learning.
I remember when I set out to learn the flute. I borrowed one from the school and shot ahead of everyone else. So, I was asked to teach the other wannabe flutists. They could barely make a note on their instruments. So I tried to play their instruments and I could barely make a sound either. That's when I learned that giving a student a 'student grade' instrument is a very bad idea. If ruxxS wants to learn, I want him to at least not be sabotaged by an inadequate instrument.
ruxxS, while you are at it, you may want to see if you can find a copy of this book. It is basically THE textbook for colourists. Good luck.
I used this in the past and it was great, no issues. 10bit rec 709 and sRGB. Only thing is I had to tell resolve to output monitoring at HD 60i in the project settings, (through BMD mini monitor) then go and back and tell it to play back at 23.98 as the monitor only seems to like 60hz. http://www.benq.us/product/monitor/pd2700q/ https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01K1INYWG/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Still had to calibrate it with displayCal and and Color Munki then have Resolve use that monitoring LUT.
$170 will not get you a colour accurate monitor the cheapest you can get would be around $450. For [$320] (https://www.amazon.com/Asus-ProArt-PA248Q-24-1-Monitor/dp/B00877ZOYK/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1479170951&sr=8-4&keywords=adobe+rgb+monitor) you can get an adobe rgp acurate monitor (for print). Or if you are going really cheap but want something that you can kind of trust then your best bet will be a dell ultrasharp, but that will still be a bit over $200.
I wouldn't say so, if you're able to write to an SSD (via a CFast to ESATA adapter) when filming, you should be able to read from the SSD without a problem over USB3. SSDs should be able to keep up with Cinema DNG at most resolutions / frame-rate combinations (within reason). But you want to make sure you get an SSD that can handle 530MB/s. If you are shooting with the 4.6K in Cinema DNG. For example the Samsung 860 QVO SSD 2TB (write speeds of up to 520MB/s) doesn't keep up with our write speed needs but the SanDisk Ultra 3D NAND 2TB (write speeds of up to 530MB/s) does. The slower one would likely be fine for the 4K models.
Link to the setup we use with the Ursa Mini 4.6K v1:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012B6HIA0/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00P1S5IWG/
Since CFast is based on the Serial ATA (SATA) interface, it is a pretty straight forward set up to use external SSDs on the cameras. I have also used it on the Pocket 4K and Pocket 6K.
Knowing your Budget actually is very important before we can recommend any monitors :)
I bought myself this monitor lately and I am very satisfied:
https://www.amazon.de/dp/B013CVBIF4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_2KXMDbATF9MFD
If I would have had more budget, I'd have bought this one: https://www.amazon.de/dp/B01M0Q6YLY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_zMXMDb0WHWKBV
I'm sorry if this comes across as rude, but why did you volunteer/get hired to color correct an entire feature film if you had zero experience, and extremely little knowledge about the subject matter, and more importantly, who agreed to let someone with zero experience color correct their film?
Anyways, the answer to your questions fill an entire book.
http://www.amazon.com/Color-Correction-Handbook-Professional-Techniques/dp/0321713117
I recommend buying this and reading the whole thing, cover to cover.
> https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01EJ9J14I/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
That looks neat. What are the cons? It would be awesome to have something double as a directors monitor.
Another question for you: how do you feel about BenQ displays? Reading posts around and about there seems to be an emerging consensus that they’re the best bet in terms of offering something approaching pro quality at a sub-$1K price point. Or at least that’s what my not-utterly-exhaustive meander through these forms suggests.
This one looks promising, for instance:
https://www.amazon.com/BenQ-PD2700U-Monitor-Accurate-Reproduction/dp/B07H9XP92N/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
Thoughts? I’m assuming I’d still have to use a calibration tool with some regularity...
I talked to the digital media teacher and she says that it may have been the white balance, but we don't really know.
link to cameras Pretty sure this is the model)
Everything is a question of Luma or Chroma. That's it. All else derives from that.
> I know practice is important (I have all my flat footage I can practice on), but are there any recommend tutorials, courses, etc?
Nope. Flat is irrlevant.
You'll want to start with with the Color Correction Handbook
And then you'll probably go to Lynda.com - and depending, if you need more, Mixinglight.com. Your local library probably has a lynda account.
Lynda is the 900lb gorilla in the video training space. ML is three colorists who have created the "next" level after you're a novice.
so I just ordered this as an on set monitor, but I've been pleasantly surprised. 10 bit, 4K. it has drawbacks but that 28" though... https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01EJ9J14I/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Alexis Van Hurkman:
https://www.amazon.com/Color-Correction-Handbook-Professional-Techniques/dp/0321929667
And yeah, great book to walk you through the fundamentals of the craft, and a little of the science.
I would absorb everything you can as far as tutorials go. Try to also watch some on the scopes because those are very important. I know there are some on mixinglight and Lynda.
This is also a great resource.
https://www.amazon.com/Color-Correction-Handbook-Professional-Techniques/dp/0321713117/ref=nodl_
I use Quasar Science A Series LED's in my room. They have a phenomenal CRI/TLCI/CCT measurement. Measurements can be found here: http://indiecinemaacademy.com/complete-led-color-database-cri-tlci-cqs-tm30-15/
Bulbs: https://www.quasarscience.com/collections/a-series-led/products/a-series-medium-base-household-bulbs?variant=3582653571
My walls are also painted with spectrally neutral paint: http://www.rpimaging.com/munsell-neutral-gray-paint.html
Edit: Also if you get those bulbs and want to turn them into dimmable "smart bulbs". Take a look at getting one of these. https://www.amazon.com/Lutron-P-BDG-PKG2P-Wireless-Lighting-Kit-Enabled/dp/B011PHGURS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1460642331&sr=8-1&keywords=B011PHGURS or if you just want a cheap LED dimmer look at this https://www.amazon.com/Lutron-TTCL-100H-BL-Credenza-Dimmable-Dimmer/dp/B004DZONXI/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1506395376&sr=8-9&keywords=lutron+led+dimmer
Lutron CL dimmers have no issues with Quasar Science LEDs and are recommended by them as well. You can even swap out your existing wall dimmers with them: https://www.amazon.com/Lutron-DVWCL-153PH-WH-Dimmable-Dimmer-Wallplate/dp/B004C2WTLU/ref=sr_1_3?s=lamps-light&ie=UTF8&qid=1506395557&sr=1-3&keywords=lutron+cl
i1Display Pro is one of the best, and almost all calibration software will work on it.
I just picked up one of these guys for half that and love it. NEC PA272W-BK-SV
However, I am on a budget. For $3500 you should check out a Flanders Scientific monitor
For starters, I think this book has helped me a lot:
Color Correction Handbook: Professional Techniques for Video and Cinema (2nd Edition) (Digital Video & Audio Editing Courses) https://www.amazon.com/dp/0321929667/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_RYrXCbSPFBN3C
... And I found this book super helpful as well, it's less about grading and look development and more about the technical bits: (full disclaimer, I haven't finished it, it was at my school's library so I was reading it in bursts)
Real World Color Management (2nd Edition) https://www.amazon.com/dp/0321267222/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_u0rXCbKEE8JQE
That isn’t a bad option.
I do recommend budget a little more to also get yourself an X-Rite i1Display Pro.
You’ll need it to keep the display calibrated (no the factory calibration isn’t good enough, and yes this is a thing you need to do routinely). Otherwise all the cash spent on a nice display will mostly be a waste.
Sure thing. You can also go back over the timeline and adjust the grade for a different deliverable in a different color space. This is called a “trim pass.”
Consider reading the Color Correction Handbook. It will answer a lot of your questions.
Color Correction Handbook: Professional Techniques for Video and Cinema (2nd Edition) (Digital Video & Audio Editing Courses) https://www.amazon.com/dp/0321929667/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_29tYBbHNJV4VG
This is your bible. Read it. Know it. Embrace it.
https://www.amazon.com/Color-Correction-Handbook-Professional-Techniques/dp/0321713117
1: The Color Correction Handbook by Alexis van Hurkman.
You can find the ebook of this on your school's library site if you have access to your old college login.
2: Tao of Color. Subscription website
3. Jonny's website. His blog style site posts a lot of resources regarding color