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Figure 16.5 Digital intermediate suite.
Color grading is the process of digitally
painting, altering, and enhancing the color and
contrast of the project, accomplished on any one
of many possible color correctors. A skilled col-
orist operates a toolset in conjunction with the
cinematographer and the director, which includes
many powerful image manipulation functions.
There are a wide variety of software and hard-
ware platforms available for this work. The price
tag for the hardware and software required varies
widely according to the parameters of perfor-
mance and functionality.
It is essential ...