Master the Art of Color Grading
Learn from experienced colorists who've worked on feature films, documentaries, and commercials. Our program builds your skills gradually, starting with color theory fundamentals and progressing to advanced grading techniques used in professional studios.
Explore Our ProgramWhy Color Grading Matters More Than You Think
Color isn't just about making footage look pretty. It's about storytelling. Every scene has an emotional temperature, a mood that needs to be communicated to your audience.
When you watch a thriller, those cold blues and harsh contrasts aren't accidental. A romantic comedy uses warm tones for a reason. Understanding these choices—and knowing how to create them yourself—separates someone who tweaks sliders from a professional colorist.
Our approach focuses on developing your eye before teaching you tools. You'll learn to see color relationships, understand how skin tones respond to different lighting conditions, and recognize when something feels off even if you can't immediately explain why.
Three Core Areas We Focus On
Each area builds on the others, creating a complete skill set for professional color work
Technical Foundation
Start with color spaces, bit depth, and what happens when you push pixels around. We cover log formats, RAW workflows, and why your footage might look different than you expected. You'll understand the technical side well enough to troubleshoot problems and make informed decisions.
Creative Development
This is where you develop your artistic voice. We analyze films across different genres, discussing why certain choices work and others don't. You'll grade scenes multiple times, exploring different emotional approaches to the same footage. It's about building confidence in your creative decisions.
Professional Workflow
Learn how real projects move through post-production. Working with directors, managing revisions, dealing with tight deadlines—these practical realities matter as much as your grading skills. We prepare you for the actual working environment, not just the craft itself.
How the Program Actually Works
Most students come to us with some editing experience but minimal grading knowledge. That's fine—we start from the beginning and move at a pace that makes sense for your schedule.
- Self-paced modules let you work through material when it suits you. Watch lectures, practice techniques, and complete assignments on your own timeline.
- Regular feedback sessions keep you on track. Submit your work and get detailed critiques from working professionals who understand what you're trying to achieve.
- Project-based learning means you're always working on actual footage. No abstract exercises—you'll grade real scenes that challenge your growing skills.
- Community access connects you with other students and alumni. Ask questions, share work, and learn from people at different stages of their color grading journey.
What Students Actually Say
Kieran Bellamy
Documentary Colorist"I'd been editing for years but always outsourced grading. Learning to do it myself changed how I think about entire projects. Now I can see the final look while I'm shooting, which makes everything more efficient. The feedback from instructors was incredibly detailed and helped me understand not just what to fix, but why certain approaches work better than others."
Elowen Voss
Commercial Colorist"The program taught me to trust my instincts while giving me the technical knowledge to execute ideas properly. What surprised me most was how much the community aspect helped. Seeing other students' work and getting their perspective on my projects made me think differently about color. I'm now taking on grading projects I would have turned down a year ago."
Beyond Software Tutorials
You can find plenty of tutorials teaching specific software features. That's not what we do here. Our focus is on developing your ability to see and think like a colorist, regardless of which tools you're using.
Yes, we cover DaVinci Resolve thoroughly because it's the industry standard. But the principles you learn apply everywhere. Understanding color relationships, building consistent looks, and communicating with clients—these skills transfer across any platform.
Students often tell us the biggest change isn't in their technical ability but in their confidence. They stop second-guessing every adjustment and start making intentional creative choices. That shift happens when you understand the underlying principles instead of just memorizing steps.
Ready to See Color Differently?
The next program starts soon, and we keep class sizes manageable to ensure everyone gets adequate attention. If you're serious about developing professional-level color grading skills, this is where you start.