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8 Days of Coloring
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, we’ll explore a new topic each day, ranging from basic color correction principles to advanced grading techniques. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced editor, there’s something for everyone.
What to Expect
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.
We’ll cover topics such as:
- Day 1 – Color Correction Fundamentals: Exposure, contrast, and white balance.
- Day 2 – 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!
Let’s Get Started!
Follow along each day to enhance your skills and transform your videos with color.