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where to learn Da Vinci Resolve?

PostSat Aug 25, 2012 8:37 am

I want to learn more mostly about color grading and using Da Vinci Resolve. Are there books or dvd training that I can watch that can go into Color Grading?
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Re: where to learn Da Vinci Resolve?

PostSat Aug 25, 2012 8:55 am

I am a bit biased since i created the lesson but you can check out my Resolve 9 training at CMIVFX.com

The training also gives you access to some of the footage I used in the lesson so you can download and work along with me. It will get you up to speed with the software and touches on some mild color grading theory. Its two and a half hours chapterized so you can jump to any part of the lesson you wish at anytime.

Good luck!
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Re: where to learn Da Vinci Resolve?

PostSat Aug 25, 2012 8:56 am

start from manual from cover to cover.

Hurkman has nice book.

Online trainings.

Meny ways to go.
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Re: where to learn Da Vinci Resolve?

PostSat Aug 25, 2012 9:41 am

well, I have the lite version. Hoping to see how good the Black Magic Cinema Camera is so I can get a free version of the software with the camera. But Resolve lite will do for now.
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Re: where to learn Da Vinci Resolve?

PostSat Aug 25, 2012 1:05 pm

you can try www.colorgradingcentral.com...i foind the tuts to be pretty good and easy to follow! Good luck
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Re: where to learn Da Vinci Resolve?

PostSat Aug 25, 2012 8:19 pm

Victor Nguyen wrote:well, I have the lite version. Hoping to see how good the Black Magic Cinema Camera is so I can get a free version of the software with the camera. But Resolve lite will do for now.


Have you downloaded the CinemaDNG samples from John Brawley in the Afterglow thread of the Cinematography forum here? You may be able to grade individual frames in Photoshop or Lightoom or Aperture or simply even look at them with Apple's Preview which does a very nice job. The BMCC certainly appears to be a quality product and an amazing bundle of hardware and software. Good luck with your evaluation.

Even easier to access the BMCC if you look at the quick grades done in the Afterglow Grades thread:
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=22
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Re: where to learn Da Vinci Resolve?

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Re: where to learn Da Vinci Resolve?

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Re: where to learn Da Vinci Resolve?

PostWed Aug 29, 2012 1:37 am

CaptainHook wrote:http://www.rippletraining.com/categories/avid-adobe-davinci-courses/davinci-resolove-products/davinci-resolve.html


I've tried a number of options, and Ripple is exceptionally good. You won't need anything else to get you going in Resolve.

As far as color grading in general, Digital Color Correction by Hullfish is good:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/024081715X/ref ... T1_SC_dp_1
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Re: where to learn Da Vinci Resolve?

PostWed Aug 29, 2012 1:53 pm

Hi everyone,
As this is my first post - Thanks BMD for setting up this forum!

I've got a bunch of posts on my blog (64 in fact) on colour grading and 32 specifically about Resolve.
If you're looking for a quick way to rummage through the best of the web then check them out...

64 Posts on the art, craft, science and technique of colour grading
http://jonnyelwyn.co.uk/category/color-grading-and-colour-correction-for-film-editors/

32 posts on DaVinci Resolve 9 - including several places to get free tutorials!
http://jonnyelwyn.co.uk/category/davinci-resolve-blackmagic-design-color-correction-software/
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Re: where to learn Da Vinci Resolve?

PostThu Aug 30, 2012 2:37 am

I have always said the best way to learn is in the classroom where you can network and work with others.
Having somebody constantly looking over your shoulder, pointing out positive and negative points really helps with confidence.
Depends on how fast you want to learn the software and if you are billing it is not expensive.

The International Colorist Academy run classroom training around the globe.
Max 8 students, sharing a machine and control surface.
'R101' 3 days gets you up and running. Great for editors, onset DITs and DPs, Directors anybody with a passion for color.
'R201' 2 days is for current Resolve users looking for the tips and tricks that can take their grading to the next level.
'Looks' 1 day is all about the creative side of grading, matching famous movie looks and styles.

Details at http://www.icolorist.com

Don't want to travel, don't have the time or cash for an ICA class....
Resolve V9 Fast Forward 10x 30-40min lessons.
Details and promo at
http://www.fxphd.com/news/fxphd-fastforward-resolve-2012-fundamentals/
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Re: where to learn Da Vinci Resolve?

PostFri Aug 31, 2012 6:40 am

jonnyelwyn wrote:Hi everyone,
As this is my first post - Thanks BMD for setting up this forum!

I've got a bunch of posts on my blog (64 in fact) on colour grading and 32 specifically about Resolve.
If you're looking for a quick way to rummage through the best of the web then check them out...

64 Posts on the art, craft, science and technique of colour grading
http://jonnyelwyn.co.uk/category/color-grading-and-colour-correction-for-film-editors/

32 posts on DaVinci Resolve 9 - including several places to get free tutorials!
http://jonnyelwyn.co.uk/category/davinci-resolve-blackmagic-design-color-correction-software/

nice blog you got there. Can anyone answer me if Da Vinci Resolve lite is still good enough to color grade?
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Re: where to learn Da Vinci Resolve?

PostFri Aug 31, 2012 11:39 am

Victor, I highly recommend learning by yourself, using free resources on the net. Nobody can make you a good grader - that comes with years of experience, and a great eye for color and tonality.

Usually people look for a degree in fine art or photography, but you can always learn that too.

The manual is a great place to start. Then ask as you go along, and learn on your time.
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Re: where to learn Da Vinci Resolve?

PostFri Aug 31, 2012 11:45 am

[quote="Victor Nguyen]Can anyone answer me if Da Vinci Resolve lite is still good enough to color grade?[/quote]

Davinci Resolve Lite is one of the best things that happened in my life ; )

It has all the features, but limited to HD.

This software (+the control surface) used to be sold for around 30 000 - 50 000$ US, correct me if I'm wrong.
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Re: where to learn Da Vinci Resolve?

PostFri Aug 31, 2012 7:16 pm

Hi Victor,

It's worth looking into the Tao of Color
http://www.taoofcolor.com/

I'm really pleased with the way Patrick teaches.
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Re: where to learn Da Vinci Resolve?

PostSat Sep 01, 2012 8:21 am

Remco wrote:Hi Victor,

It's worth looking into the Tao of Color
http://www.taoofcolor.com/

I'm really pleased with the way Patrick teaches.

Thank you for sharing, great resource.
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Re: where to learn Da Vinci Resolve?

PostSun Sep 02, 2012 7:48 am

this is a nice free site with excellent tutorials, i also took a digital color management class in college (thats where i heard of this site).

http://www.colorgradingcentral.com/davi ... -tutorials
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Re: where to learn Da Vinci Resolve?

PostSun Sep 02, 2012 7:49 pm

Moviola will be airing a free live webinar this Thursday: http://www.moviola.com/webinars/node-based-workflows-in-davinci-resolve-9/
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Re: where to learn Da Vinci Resolve?

PostMon Sep 03, 2012 4:14 am

I'll vouch for Warren Eagles' classes at FXPHD - I used them for Resolve 8, they were an excellent overview in the software and approaches to various grading challenges within it.

Unfortunately I bought the Resolve 8 classes shortly before 9 was announced. Not sure when I'll have the excuse to justify the expenditure on the classes for the new version.
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Re: where to learn Da Vinci Resolve?

PostWed Sep 05, 2012 2:18 am

Thanks Dylan glad you liked them
FXPHD were talking about a discount for previous V8 customers, might be worth checking out?

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Re: where to learn Da Vinci Resolve?

PostWed Sep 05, 2012 1:34 pm

Class On Demand are still offering free Getting Started with Davinci Resolve lessons :
http://www.classondemand.net/online/bmd ... ining.aspx
Let's have a return to the glory days, when press releases for new versions included text like "...with over 300 new features and improvements that professional editors and colorists have asked for."
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Re: where to learn Da Vinci Resolve?

PostThu Sep 06, 2012 5:28 am

FXPHD were talking about a discount for previous V8 customers, might be worth checking out?


Yes - there is a substantial discount on the v9 training if you bought the v8 training previously - send fxphd an email if you didn't get a discount code.

Having done both the v8 and v9 training with fxphd - I can HIGHLY recommend it.
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Re: where to learn Da Vinci Resolve?

PostThu Sep 06, 2012 10:43 am

Chris Hocking wrote:
FXPHD were talking about a discount for previous V8 customers, might be worth checking out?


Yes - there is a substantial discount on the v9 training if you bought the v8 training previously - send fxphd an email if you didn't get a discount code.

Having done both the v8 and v9 training with fxphd - I can HIGHLY recommend it.


Got the email about that this morning. Might do it...
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Re: where to learn Da Vinci Resolve?

PostWed Sep 12, 2012 10:58 am

All the professional courses posted in this thread are well worth checking out if you want something in depth - Alexis Van Hurkman is working on a new v9 training for Ripple Training so might be worth waiting for. (Alexis wrote the manual for V9)

Also just posted 5 new posts of colour grading tips, tutorials and techniques on the blog. Really nice tutorial from Juan Salvo about adding grain, some tips on achieving 'beauty skin' grades which would work in Resolve and also a 4 part series from a beginner colorist who also heavily demo's the Tangent Element panels...

http://jonnyelwyn.co.uk/category/color-grading-and-colour-correction-for-film-editors/
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Re: where to learn Da Vinci Resolve?

PostWed Sep 12, 2012 1:39 pm

I'm sorry but i need to say this:
You may learn a software, but a colorist is years of experience, and back in time learned with a senior colorist as a tradition.
Thats the way i choose to learn, thats how i learn Telecine first digital then. To many people calling them self "colorists"...

I'm sorry but i need to spit it out.

No colorist if you haven't do a telecine ever in your life
No colorist just because you have a resolve on your hand

i have 28, just 3 years behind 2 senior colorists and i still calling me "junior colorist" (respect colorist tradition)
I know davinci resolve like my hand, but those 2 senior have ideas and know how to get those colors out based on experience.

I am sorry, and maybe is not the place to say that, but hate the word colorist on people who don't know what it is.
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Re: where to learn Da Vinci Resolve?

PostThu Sep 13, 2012 8:20 am

Javier Sanchez wrote:I'm sorry but i need to say this:
You may learn a software, but a colorist is years of experience, and back in time learned with a senior colorist as a tradition.
Thats the way i choose to learn, thats how i learn Telecine first digital then. To many people calling them self "colorists"...

I'm sorry but i need to spit it out.

No colorist if you haven't do a telecine ever in your life
No colorist just because you have a resolve on your hand

i have 28, just 3 years behind 2 senior colorists and i still calling me "junior colorist" (respect colorist tradition)
I know davinci resolve like my hand, but those 2 senior have ideas and know how to get those colors out based on experience.

I am sorry, and maybe is not the place to say that, but hate the word colorist on people who don't know what it is.

I never called myself a colorist, and I don't think I will call myself that until I get a few years under my belt and get pay to do it for a feature movie. I agree with you though. I also hated it when people call themselves cinematographers when they don't even know how to light.
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Resolve 9 training

PostTue Oct 02, 2012 6:59 pm

I really need some in depth tutorials that target version 9 NOT 8. There are simply too many interface items that have changed.

Can anyone share their recommendations?
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Re: where to learn Da Vinci Resolve?

PostTue Oct 02, 2012 7:07 pm

James B. wrote:I really need some in depth tutorials that target version 9 NOT 8. There are simply too many interface items that have changed.

Can anyone share their recommendations?

Hey James, I just moved your question into this topic, which should have some good recommendations for you. :)
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Re: Resolve 9 training

PostTue Oct 02, 2012 8:24 pm

James B. wrote:I really need some in depth tutorials that target version 9 NOT 8. There are simply too many interface items that have changed.

Can anyone share their recommendations?


Im not sure if its been noted here but Dan Morans Getting Started video for Phillip Bloom showed me all the minor changes from Resolve 8.x. to 9.x :)
Its not as in depth as fxphd but its a start.
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Re: where to learn Da Vinci Resolve?

PostFri Oct 12, 2012 12:27 am

Putting Colorist on the Business card.....
There are lots of editors who have been grading for years, also lots who have done a couple of Apple Color or Resolve jobs and see a chance to grab more work.
That's life, business is tough
Hopefully clients wil ask for work history and a reel.
Remember creating the "Look" is the easy bit, matching it sorts the men from the boys/girls:)

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Re: where to learn Da Vinci Resolve?

PostFri Oct 26, 2012 8:16 pm

If you want to learn specifically about DaVinci Resolve v9 then either hold out for Alexis Van Hurkman's training (available from Ripple Training soon) - his v8 training is excellent. Or check out Patrick Inhofer's 'grade-a-long' training at Tao of Color who is also another excellent teacher.

For some free v9 tutorials (and plenty of other colour grading resources) check out these DaVinci Resolve posts on my blog
http://jonnyelwyn.co.uk/category/davinci-resolve-blackmagic-design-color-correction-software/
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Re: where to learn Da Vinci Resolve?

PostSun Oct 28, 2012 12:16 am

Javier Sanchez wrote:
No colorist if you haven't do a telecine ever in your life




Complete Nonsense.

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