workflow for color correction

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edmessina

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We are finishing a program destined for festivals and broadcast. Shot on DVX100a in 24pA, editing on AE 6.5 pro and Vegas 5.0. Some of the clips were done on GL2 and converted to 24p in Magic Bullet and it is okay if the GL2 shots look different from the DVX shots, they are supposed to, the way we planned it.

The question is, can anyone give me a good workflow to bring us from each of these formats to final edit in Vegas. I assume it is better to color correct and touch up in AE. The trick is in the settings, I would assume. Also, is there a good way to calibrate the computer monitor for accurate color? We are going to order a JVC TMH-1500CGU 15-Inch Color Production Monitor with 750 Lines, unless someone has a better idea.
 
Re: workflow for color correction

I don't have many recommendations. Sorry.

I do think,however, that color correcting/grading would be best done in AE. Do you have 6.5 pro? It comes with Color Finess built in and is the ultimate in color correction.
 
Re: workflow for color correction

I don't know Vegas or it's capabilities at all, but a typical workflow would be to Import and edit your video, doing color corretion in your NLE (in this case Vegas)
Then, if you are wanting actual color grading (more of a stylizing look to the color) then bring the timeline (if you can) into After Effects from Vegas and do your color grading there.

Shaw is right. Color finess is the best. Especially if you want to single out specific colors in your timing, but if you just need basic color shifting for your look, your NLE should be able to do it fine.
 
Re: workflow for color correction

Sounds like you have the workflow down O.K. You are best off getting that monitor. It is possible to calibrate a crt monitor, but it will never be exactly right, certain colors will always be off as well as the gamma. I always use the animation codec for exports out from AE. It is a lossless codec and the files aren't too enormous. If you want absolute best rez you can render uncompressed but stock up on external hard drives 'cause you'll need the space. I think SHAW was asking if you had the PRO version of AE6.5 because I'm not sure that the standard version comes with color finesse.
If you don't have color finesse or the pro version of AE it might be worth the couple hundred dollar upgrade because color finesse alone costs upward of $600.

Hope this helps at all,
;D CAVEMAN
 
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