DC 325 Color Correction
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Summary
This course is an introduction to digital color correction used in the film industry. Color correction is often the least talked about, most overlooked part of filmmaking. Today, using digital tools, the possibilities of manipulating images are endless and require both technical and artistic sensibilities that take practice to develop. Using DaVinci Resolve software students will take their first steps toward color correction manipulation techniques with industry-standard technology and methodology currently used in professional filmmaking.
Texts
Not Required but recommended
Color Correction Handbook Professional Techniques for Video and Cinema by Alexis Van Hurkman PeachPit Press, 1 External MAC FORMATTED Firewire Hard drive (250 GB minimum)
Grading
Grading Scale Percentage
A 93-100: A- 90-92: B+89-87: B 86-83: B- 82-80: C+ 79-77: C 76-73: C- 72-70: D+ 69-67: D 66-61: D- 60-55: F 54 and below.
Projects
1 In Class Color Balance project worth 15 points.
1 In Class HSL Grading project worth 15 points.
1 Conforming and Round Trip Color Matching project worth 30 points
1 Continuity project worth 30 points.
Attendance 1 Point Per Week. 10 points total.
Exams
1 Written Midterm Exam worth 50 points.
1 Written and Practical Final Exam worth 50 points.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this class the student should be able to?
Have a working knowledge of color aesthetics for the motion picture industry.
Evaluate an image?s contrast and color using Waveform monitor and Vector Scope.
Use proper technical procedures, and color grading techniques utilized by professional colorists required for the digital cinema color correction process with the DaVinci Resolve color correction software.
Conforming and verifying an edited project in DaVinci Resolve for color correction.
Using color correction for matching to maintain continuity throughout the project.
Demonstrate a basic understanding of Scene Cut Detection and Round trip workflows from Adobe Premier to DaVinci Resolve, back to Premier.
Prerequisites
Understanding and Knowledge of the Editorial Process
Course Policies:
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
This course will be subject to the university's academic integrity policy. More information can be found at http://academicintegrity.depaul.edu/. If you have any questions be sure to consult with your professor.
Academic Policies
All students are required to manage their class schedules each term in accordance with the deadlines for enrolling and withdrawing as indicated in the University Academic Calendar. Information on enrollment, withdrawal, grading and incompletes can be found at: http://www.cdm.depaul.edu/Current%20Students/Pages/PoliciesandProcedures.aspx
Students with Disabilities
Students who feel they may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact the instructor privately to discuss their specific needs. All discussions will remain confidential.
To ensure that you receive the most appropriate accommodation based on your needs, contact the instructor as early as possible in the quarter (preferably within the first week of class), and make sure that you have contacted the Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD) at: csd@depaul.edu.
Lewis Center 1420, 25 East Jackson Blvd. Phone number: (312)362-8002
Fax: (312)362-6544
TTY: (773)325.7296
Course Policies as Suggested by the Dean of Students Office
Attendance: Students are expected to attend each class and to remain for the duration. Coming 15 minutes late or leaving 15 minutes early constitutes an absence for the student. The overall grade for participation drops one-third after any absence. Three absences for any reason, whether excused or not, may constitute failure for the course.
Class Discussion: Student participation in class discussions will be measured in two ways. First, students are highly encouraged to ask questions and offer comments relevant to the day?s topic. Participation allows the instructor to ?hear? the student?s voice when grading papers. Secondly, students will be called upon by the instructor to offer comments related to the reading assignments. Students must keep up with the reading to participate in class discussion.
Attitude: A professional and academic attitude is expected throughout this course. Measurable examples of non-academic or unprofessional attitude include but are not limited to: talking to others when the instructor is speaking, mocking another?s opinion, cell phones ringing, emailing, texting or using the internet whether on a phone or computer. If any issues arise a student may be asked to leave the classroom. The professor will work with the Dean of Students Office to navigate such student issues.
Civil Discourse: DePaul University is a community that thrives on open discourse that
challenges students, both intellectually and personally, to be Socially Responsible Leaders. It is the expectation that all dialogue in this course is civil and respectful of the dignity of each student. Any instances of disrespect or hostility can jeopardize a student?s ability to be successful in the course. The professor will partner with the Dean of Students Office to assist in managing such issues.
Cell Phones/On Call: If you bring a cell phone to class, it must be off or set to a silent mode. Should you need to answer a call during class, students must leave the room in an undisruptive manner. Out of respect to fellow students and the professor, texting is never allowable in class. If you are required to be on call as part of your job, please advise me at the start of the course.
Changes to Syllabus
This syllabus is subject to change as necessary during the quarter.? If a change occurs, it will be thoroughly addressed during class, posted under Announcements in D2L and sent via email.
Online Course Evaluations
Online Instructor Evaluation
Evaluations are a way for students to provide valuable feedback regarding their instructor and the course. Detailed feedback will enable the instructor to continuously tailor teaching methods and course content to meet the learning goals of the course and the academic needs of the students. They are a requirement of the course and are key to continue to provide you with the highest quality of teaching. The evaluations are anonymous; the instructor and administration do not track who entered what responses. A program is used to check if the student completed the evaluations, but the evaluation is completely separate from the student?s identity. Since 100% participation is our goal, students are sent periodic reminders over two weeks. Students do not receive reminders once they complete the evaluation. Students complete the evaluation online at https://mycti.cti.depaul.edu/mycti
Lecture and Objectives
Introduction, Course and Syllabus Overview
DaVinci Resolve overview and demo
Color Terminology Overview
Students create their own user in Resolve
Importing a Resolve Project
Using the Project Manager
Understanding the Video Scopes
Media Pool and Video Attributes
Assignment for next week:
Read Chapters 1, 2 & 10 in DaVinci Resolve Manual
Lecture and Objectives
Color Balance Project 15 Points
Color Room
Evaluation of Contrast using Video Scopes
Identifying and Correcting a Colorcast
Color Balancing
Color Balance Project Due End of Week 3
Assignment for next week:
Read Chapter 3 pages 58-86 and Power Windows Chapter 12 pages 587-602 in the DaVinci Resolve Manual
Lecture and Objectives
Secondary Color Correction
Power Windows
Key Frames
Motion Tracking
Color Balance Project Due End of Class
Assignment for next week:
Read Secondary Qualifiers Chapter 12 pages 573-587
in the DaVinci Resolve Manual.
Lecture and Objectives
Secondary Color Correction Continued
Area Isolation
HSL grading
Midterm Review
IN CLASS HSL Project 15 Points
HSL Grading
Gallery Still Store
Color Matching
Gallery Wipe Matching and Matching Using Scopes
Midterm
IN CLASS HSL Project Due at End of Class Week 6
Lecture and Objectives
Conforming and Round Trip Color Matching Project 30 Points
Prepping for Color Correction
Importance of Reference Movie
Conforming
Round Trip Workflow
Deliver Page
IN CLASS HSL Project Due at End of Class
Assignment Due Next Week: Conforming and Round Trip Color Matching Project.
Lecture and Objectives
Resolve Automatic Scene Detection
Shot Grouping
Lab Time for Conforming and Round Trip Color Matching Project Due at end of class
Lecture and Objectives
Continuity Project 30 Points
Continuity
Using Power Windows to shape light and viewing direction Lab Time for Continuity Project DUE WEEK 10 at End of Class
Lecture and Objectives
Image Stabilization
Versions
Lab Time for Continuity Project Due at End of Class Week 10.
Lecture and Objectives
Camera Raw
LUTS
Review for Final Exam
Continuity Project Due at End of Class
This syllabus is subject to change as necessary during the quarter. If a change occurs, it will be thoroughly addressed during class, posted under Announcements in D2L and sent via email.
Evaluations are a way for students to provide valuable feedback regarding their instructor and the course. Detailed feedback will enable the instructor to continuously tailor teaching methods and course
content to meet the learning goals of the course and the academic needs of the students. They are a requirement of the course and are key to continue to provide you with the highest quality of teaching. The
evaluations are anonymous; the instructor and administration do not track who entered what responses. A program is used to check if the student completed the evaluations, but the evaluation is completely
separate from the student’s identity. Since 100% participation is our goal, students are sent periodic reminders over three weeks. Students do not receive reminders once they complete the evaluation.
Students complete the evaluation online in CampusConnect.
This course will be subject to the university's academic integrity policy. More information can be found at http://academicintegrity.depaul.edu/ If you
have any questions be sure to consult with your professor.
All students are expected to abide by the University's Academic Integrity Policy which prohibits cheating and other misconduct in student coursework. Publicly sharing or posting online any prior or current materials from this course (including exam questions or answers), is considered to be providing unauthorized assistance prohibited by the policy. Both students who share/post and students who access or use such materials are considered to be cheating under the Policy and will be subject to sanctions for violations of Academic Integrity.
All students are required to manage their class schedules each term in accordance with the deadlines for enrolling and withdrawing as indicated in the University Academic Calendar. Information on enrollment, withdrawal, grading and incompletes can be found at http://www.cdm.depaul.edu/Current%20Students/Pages/PoliciesandProcedures.aspx.
Students who feel they may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact the instructor privately to discuss their specific needs. All discussions will remain confidential.
To ensure that you receive the most appropriate accommodation based on your needs, contact the instructor as early as possible in the quarter (preferably within the first week of class), and make sure that
you have contacted the Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD) at:
Lewis Center 1420, 25 East Jackson Blvd.
Phone number: (312)362-8002
Fax: (312)362-6544
TTY: (773)325.7296