Color Grading a TV Commercial - A Behind the Scenes Masterclass

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Step inside the world of professional color grading with this exclusive, behind-the-scenes masterclass.

In this course, I, Tobia Montanari - digital colorist and BlackMagic Design Certified Trainer - guide you through every step of the color grading process for a TV commercial. From raw footage to the final polished product, you’ll see how professionals turn everyday video into a visually stunning masterpiece, while learning the techniques and workflows that get you there.

Whether you're an aspiring colorist, filmmaker or just looking to sharpen your color grading skills, this course is designed to give you practical, real-world knowledge you can apply to your own projects. With a focus on DaVinci Resolve and professional color grading techniques, you’ll gain the insight needed to elevate your work to industry level.

What You'll Learn:

• Real-world color grading techniques used in TV spots
• The step-by-step process from raw footage to a finished commercial
• How to collaborate with clients and use reference materials to perfect your look
• Professional tips and tricks for achieving cinematic, broadcast-ready color grading
• Best practices for using DaVinci Resolve in a professional setting

This course takes you through a live color grading project for a TV commercial, showcasing how industry-standard color grading decisions are made. From the first correction to the final touch-ups, you’ll learn how to achieve a stunning final look that resonates with audiences and meets industry standards.

Here is the commercial:

Course Breakdown:

Setting Up for Color Grading

• Importing and Organizing Media
• Scene Cut Detection for Timeline Assembling
• Working with Clips: Splitting and Managing in Timeline

Color Correction Basics

• The Concept of Normalization
• Adjusting Exposure, Saturation and Contrast
• Using Scopes (Waveform, Parade, Vectorscope)
• Mastering Lift, Gamma and Gain Controls
• White Balance Adjustments

Advanced Color Correction Techniques

• Applying Effects to Specific Shots
• Boosting Color and Contrast Adjustments
• Using Power Windows and Qualifiers
• Working with Secondary Color Corrections

Shot Matching

• Ensuring Consistent Look Across Clips
• Analyzing and Refining Exposure, Saturation and White Balance
• Matching Reference Images

Creating a Look

• Choosing and Importing Client References
• Setting Project Settings for Proper Color Management
• Defining the Final Look Using Nodes
• Applying Creative Color Effects

Advanced Tools and Techniques

• Using Face Refinement Tool for Skin Smoothing
• Tracking Objects and Applying Effects to Moving Subjects
• Refining Power Windows and Masking Techniques
• Enhancing Specific Product Details

Final Touches

• Finalizing the Color Grade for Broadcast or Distribution
• Exporting the Final Project

Why This Course is Perfect for You:

This is a hands-on, practical course where you’ll be immersed in the actual process of color grading a real commercial, not just theory. Learn how to bring a commercial to life, see how I collaborate with clients to meet their vision and gain access to the advanced techniques and workflows that will set you apart as a colorist.

By the end of this course, you’ll have the skills and confidence to apply professional color grading techniques to your own projects, enhancing your portfolio and impressing clients. Ready to unlock the secrets of color grading? Let's get started.