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Color grading

The creative and technical shaping of shot color, contrast, density, and continuity for approved outputs.

Also known as: grading, color correction

Reviewed

Inputs

  • Approved creative material, production information, and the requirements for the task

Outputs

  • A reviewed result with a clear owner, version, and downstream handoff

Handoffs

  • The colorist works in a managed viewing environment, balances shots, develops looks, handles windows and keys, and verifies trims or deliverables for target displays.

In practice

The colorist works in a managed viewing environment, balances shots, develops looks, handles windows and keys, and verifies trims or deliverables for target displays.

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