8 Days of Coloring Challenge

What is the 8 Days of Coloring Challenge?

This challenge is designed to help you build a solid foundation in color correction and grading using DaVinci Resolve. Over the next 21 days, I will explore a new topic each day, ranging from basic color correction principles to advanced grading techniques.

Each day will focus on a specific aspect of color correction or grading. You can expect a mix of:

• Explanations: Clear and concise explanations of key concepts.
• Practical Exercises: Hands-on exercises to apply what you’ve learned.
• Creative Ideas: Inspiration for developing your own unique styles.

Covering topics such as:

• Day one – Color Correction Fundamentals: Exposure, contrast, and white balance.
• Day two – Working with Scopes: Understanding and using waveforms, vectorscopes, and histograms.
• Day 3 – Primary Adjustments: Making broad adjustments to the overall image.
• Day 4 – Secondary Adjustments: Targeting specific colors or areas.
• Day 5 – Skin Tones: Achieving natural and pleasing skin tones.
• Day 6 – Creative Grading: Developing unique looks and styles.
• Day 7 – Matching Shots: Ensuring consistency across your edit.
• 8 - Recap!