Advanced Color Grading & Look Development Training

Prerequisite

Participants must have completed beginner-level color grading training or possess equivalent foundational knowledge to enroll in this advanced program.

Introduction

This advanced training program is designed to elevate your team’s color grading skills by focusing on mastering the technical features within the DaVinci Resolve Color page. Building upon foundational knowledge, this course emphasizes practical, hands-on use of grading tools, nodes, masks, scopes, and hardware control surfaces to achieve precision and efficiency.

While an understanding of color theory and storytelling is important, the primary purpose is to enable participants to confidently operate DaVinci Resolve’s advanced software and hardware tools for complex grading workflows. This training prepares colorists to deliver consistent, highquality results aligned with creative objectives through technical mastery.

Training Objectives

By the end of this two-day program, participants will be able to:

• Navigate and master the DaVinci Resolve Color Page, workspace customization, and shortcuts
• Perform advanced color corrections with masks, Power Windows, and continuity matching
• Build and manage complex node-based workflows
• Work efficiently with RAW media, HDR formats, and camera-specific workflows
• Utilize advanced tools and Resolve control panels for precise grading control
• Apply color management and LUT workflows to ensure delivery consistency across devices

Delivery Methods

• Technical demonstrations and guided lectures
• Hands-on grading exercises using real-world material
• Hardware operation and interface optimization practice
• Peer review and collaborative troubleshooting
• Final project review with instructor feedback

Assessment & Certification

Participants will be evaluated based on:

• Completion of practical grading tasks
• Participation in discussions and Q&A
• Final grading project and peer review
• End-of-session assessment quiz

Certification:

Participants who complete the course will be awarded a certificate recognizing their advanced proficiency in DaVinci Resolve color grading from Blackmagic Design.