3 Rules Every Colorist Should Know

[Waqas Qazi]

NEW VIDEO - https://youtu.be/FOjIdqtDK8Y

There are endless trainings and tutorials on how to correct or grade your footage but no one really shares the thought process, the reason behind every decision, and the why.

In this video, I am going to share with you what helped me become a professional colorist and how you can apply the same rules to your workflow to get better at your craft or land your next gig.

Also, I am giving a FREE "LUT Pack" for those who are interested. It includes my Teal and Orange, Bleach Bypass, and Film-like Black and White LUT. Link is in the video description.

Enjoy the episode. Bless up!

 

[Björn Benckert]

More important than editing? Are you sure about that?

 

[Marc Wielage]

Gee, I think the 3 most important rules are:

1) is the client happy (particularly the DP)?

2) will the final render pass QC in order to air/get delivered?

3) did the check clear?

Those are by far the biggest rules I can think of. Everything else is just technique and style. (Speed helps.)

 

[Nick Morrison]

Color grading is more important than cinematography?

 

[Waqas Qazi]

Guys, I didn't mean to disrespect anyone's craft. I'm a cinematographer first, then local 700 editor, and a colorist. I took out the statement from the post. Apologies if it offended you all. At the end of the day its a team effort. Everyone should look at their jobs at the most important one to bring out their A game. God bless.

 

[Sergio Perez]

Really enjoyable watch Waqas, thanks for sharing!

 

[Waqas Qazi]

Really enjoyable watch Waqas, thanks for sharing!

Thank you, Sergio. Appreciate the love.