Although I'd rate my knowledge of color correction as merely 'passable' for an editor of my experience, I keep getting hired as a Colorist for small films and TV programing. I use Final Cut almost exclusively for coloring, with the occasional jaunt into Color. I can correct color issues and establish simple styles, but things like power windows and more complex styles are beyond me.
My problem is that I've stopped getting better. I'm self taught and I imagine a lack of color fundamentals is now impeding my progress. I'd like to learn more about color theory and advanced color correction techniques.
If anyone has suggestions on books and tutorials to look at, it would be much appreciated. I can only find beginner tutorials (even on linda) or ones teaching software. Speaking of software, I've never felt limited by Color but if there are other programs that would help me progress, I'd be happy to invest. Even though I hear people rave about it often, (and I could be way off, having never used it) Magic bullet quick looks always looked to me like it was primary filters for those who didn't know how to color correct. On the other side I don't know that I'm ready for Da Vinci, price wise or otherwise.
My problem is that I've stopped getting better. I'm self taught and I imagine a lack of color fundamentals is now impeding my progress. I'd like to learn more about color theory and advanced color correction techniques.
If anyone has suggestions on books and tutorials to look at, it would be much appreciated. I can only find beginner tutorials (even on linda) or ones teaching software. Speaking of software, I've never felt limited by Color but if there are other programs that would help me progress, I'd be happy to invest. Even though I hear people rave about it often, (and I could be way off, having never used it) Magic bullet quick looks always looked to me like it was primary filters for those who didn't know how to color correct. On the other side I don't know that I'm ready for Da Vinci, price wise or otherwise.
