Apple Pro Training Series: Color Correction in Final Cut Studio

Lesson 9. Grade Management

Lesson Files

Color Book Files > Lesson Files > Lesson 09 > GradeMgmt.colorproj

Time

This lesson takes approximately 120 minutes to complete.

Goals

Utilize multiple grades on individual clips

Switch between saved grades to compare looks

Add and delete grades from shots and groups

Save and restore both individual corrections and grades

Move grades from one clip to another in different ways

Create and manage groups of clips to consolidate work

Move grades to and from groups and individual clips

Effective grading is a subtle and subjective art. The fickle client who requests endless changes (often ending up right where you started) is so common, he’s almost a cliché. A good colorist knows this and plans ahead, ...