Color correction, along with lighting, cinematography and editing, is becoming a powerful and necessary tool in digital cinema. Whether it is simply ironing out visual continuity or enhancing mood and story, the look of your film or video is open for manipulation.

This class is an introduction to digital color correction, and will teach you the steps to become a master of color and mood. After screening varying examples of color correction, we will discuss how color works with narrative. The students will dive into two different techniques for grading and color manipulation using Final Cut Pro Studio 6 and Magic Bullet Looks Plug-In for After Effects. Attendees are encouraged to bring clips or projects they would like to use to practice their color skills. Leave this class feeling confident about using color in your next Doc, Short, Feature, PSA or Home Video. Prerequisite: some knowledge of FCP and After Effects. Class limit is 8 people so don't hesitate!

W. Jack Strain
W. Jack Strain is a graduate of the Cornish College of the Arts video program and has worked professionally in various capacities on numerous big budget commercials and non-existent budget independent projects. He has built sets, dollies, cranes, and an animation table. He has an intense passion for all moving images and was most recently a finalist in the 1st Ballardian Festival of Home Movies, for which he produced a short film shot and edited entirely on a mobile phone. His work is noted for its amazing use of light and color. Don't miss this class.