Understanding Color in Film | Beginner's Guide

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  • Опубліковано 31 тра 2024
  • Learn all you need to know about Color Theory. After watching this you will be able to implement these techniques to elevate the quality of your work.
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    TIMESTAMPS:
    0:00 Intro
    0:41 Free ACES Training Session
    1:39 History
    2:44 CIE System
    3:48 Color Wheel Overview
    5:53 Interactive Exercise
    9:36 Color Harmonies
    9:49 Monochromatic
    10:54 Analogous
    11:35 Complementary
    13:58 Split Complementary
    15:18 Conclusion
    About:
    I am a professional colorist and have worked with brands such as Prime Video, Adidas, Toyota, Vizio, etc. Outside client work, I run a color academy with over 6000 students. My channel mostly focuses on the taste-making (subjective) aspect of color grading. With the rise of AI, I truly believe that most of the grunt, technical (how-to) tasks will be handled by the software, and the job of a colorist will be purely driven by their art and imagination.
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  • @johnrandall879
    @johnrandall879 2 роки тому +109

    I have been a video editor for years on Avid, also color blind as far as FAA is concerned, but the comments and way you explained the color was unbelievably great. I now am moving to Resolve and finding the learning curve is so helped by people like you. Thank you john R

    • @theqazman
      @theqazman  2 роки тому +3

      Thank you bro. Appreciate you.

  • @gavinvmurray
    @gavinvmurray 2 роки тому +48

    "Spring Breakers, which is a rom com" - Not something I was expecting to hear ever haha. Wonderful video appreciate the info.

    • @theqazman
      @theqazman  2 роки тому +9

      Clearly you can tell I never saw the movie. Epic fail. 🤦🏾‍♂️

    • @szmaff
      @szmaff 2 роки тому +3

      I was literally going to write the same comment .)

  • @DozifJuggles
    @DozifJuggles 2 роки тому +10

    Hey Qazi,
    I wanted to thank you for all your videos, they have taught me so much about Resolve that I couldn't have learned otherwise. I've recently gotten a job working for a DIT on an upcoming netflix film as a dailies overnight processor and a lot of the workflow was intuitive to me because of what I've learnt about Resolve from these videos (which I think I've now watched all of them, some twice). I always thought I'd try to be a cinematographer as that's what I specialised at in university or try to become a colourist but I think now I'm going to be trained up as a DIT with a focus on OnSet Colour work in Silverstack XT and Resolve. I luckily made the contact with this DIT through a friend's family member's friend so a lot of luck was involved but I wouldn't have been half as confident in my skills in this role if not for these videos and have been able to quit my job as a bartender to go into DIT work as my career path.
    Wishing you all the best from here in rainy London,
    Joseph

  • @BrunoWilke
    @BrunoWilke 2 роки тому +19

    Very good, I'm color blind, I have a lot of difficulties in the colorometry part to edit my videos and photos, you explained very well, it helped me a lot. Thanks.

  • @blahblahco.5834
    @blahblahco.5834 Рік тому +2

    One of the best videos I've ever watched about color grading. Might be the best!

  • @shanegrush
    @shanegrush 5 місяців тому

    Thanks for sharing your expertise, time and time again, man! I'm so excited by every video you post.

  • @TheDjescob
    @TheDjescob 2 роки тому +2

    Working on high-end VFX for movies , and having to deal with this kind of challenges very often this is a dead on explanation .. Hats off sir !

  • @oaktreesewede5152
    @oaktreesewede5152 Рік тому +1

    Just started to colorgrade in school. This video really helped me understand and get on the EDGE!

  • @dareesedevelops
    @dareesedevelops Рік тому +4

    This the best video on color I’ve watched in all 4 years of UA-cam University

  • @JCFrostPh
    @JCFrostPh 2 роки тому

    Your channel changed everything I know as a rookie Videographer, thank you for your content!!! ♥

  • @livesongs82
    @livesongs82 2 роки тому +31

    pivotal information here, This is incredibly important for anyone getting into photography video editing. this is a must. Thank you so much Qazi!

  • @filmmaker5457
    @filmmaker5457 2 роки тому

    Nice. Thanks Waqas! Interesting how you chose to light your own shot

  • @wakkowarner8810
    @wakkowarner8810 2 роки тому +12

    I loved this tutorial. I learned so much about why we do things from this lesson, and not just how to do things.

  • @francoistroudbal402
    @francoistroudbal402 2 роки тому

    great intro to colours, thank you so much for that man!

  • @pandurangansatish2973
    @pandurangansatish2973 2 роки тому

    Wow well explained. Having set up a large Quantel DI Color grading setup , I understand how important it is to know the language of colours. I have seen and been through the transition from film to digital.

  • @mohammadabuobaidamullick
    @mohammadabuobaidamullick 2 роки тому +11

    This is the thing that I subscribed you for and looking for for months!

  • @LuxeriMedia
    @LuxeriMedia 2 роки тому +8

    Best one! I like the basics and origin. With that, creativity is limitless

  • @AdAstraStakePool
    @AdAstraStakePool 21 день тому

    Thanks for sharing these lessons 🙏

  • @samdsouuza5094
    @samdsouuza5094 Рік тому

    Thank you so much for making informative videos. I am a newbie in the colour grading industry. I don't know - what and from where to watch but to be honest I love your content - the way you explain things is just awesome. I think with your help I definitely will be a pro. Thank you so much for making content for the people who can't afford a fee to learn this craft like me

  • @TechThrilled
    @TechThrilled 2 роки тому

    Your teaching makes the work very easy.... Thank U:)

  • @AlonRoute
    @AlonRoute 2 роки тому +10

    One of the most comprehensive tutorial about color science Ive watched.
    Loved it and ofc saved to watch it a couple times more while practicing grading.
    Thank you Qaz.

    • @theqazman
      @theqazman  2 роки тому

      You're welcome, brother. Appreciate the love.

  • @alleyh1000
    @alleyh1000 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the informative video! It really helps!

  • @degomb
    @degomb 2 роки тому

    this was amazing. straight to the point,.

  • @shuolangliu304
    @shuolangliu304 2 роки тому +9

    Thanks for the vid. You are my only colour grading mentor online at the moment. I feel like I could learn from you so much in terms of technical and theoretical skills. I am an aspiring cinematographer but want to get better at grading. Hopefully we get a lot more theoretical videos like this in the future :)

    • @theqazman
      @theqazman  2 роки тому

      Appreciate the thorough comment. For sure we have plans to do much more in the future.

  • @luisacosta4393
    @luisacosta4393 2 роки тому

    Man, you’re so good at explaining things. Glad I found this channel

  • @bcl1039
    @bcl1039 10 місяців тому +1

    WOW...A true teacher. This is EDUCATION.

  • @movietrailer4113
    @movietrailer4113 Рік тому

    ⚡Insanely useful. Thank you for understanding the Color Schemes. Now there are more thoughts for creativity.

  • @bashutvbd
    @bashutvbd Рік тому +1

    I am Addicted To Your Videos! Thanks for the Information. Easy to learn

  • @8BitGamerYT1
    @8BitGamerYT1 12 днів тому

    Got a very good introductory idea on color grading approach

  • @themzaid
    @themzaid 2 роки тому +1

    7:19 both are same but the green on left is perceived brighter because of an equally complimenting shade if yellow and the green on right is perceived duller cause it’s on top of a brighter shad of green.

  • @rowliv
    @rowliv 2 роки тому +1

    You always a unique angle that ways makes me feel like every video I watch is my first day in color grading class

  • @nikhil_jadhav
    @nikhil_jadhav 6 місяців тому

    Thank you for the free knowledge.

  • @LeiDavidChen
    @LeiDavidChen 2 роки тому +1

    14:21 "This is from Spring Breakers, which is a romcom..."
    I think we may have very different interpretations of the "romcom" genre.

  • @BartSantello
    @BartSantello Рік тому

    Not only did I learn a lot in this color introduction, but realized this information will really inspire a creative approach to my work in the future. Thanks!

  • @pandurangansatish2973
    @pandurangansatish2973 2 роки тому

    Simple and well explained without making it too technical ! Awesome 😎Thanks

    • @GARV17
      @GARV17 Рік тому

      Hey fellow indian

  • @okeyoku
    @okeyoku 2 роки тому

    This is so refreshing

  • @sdsdsdsds7176
    @sdsdsdsds7176 Рік тому

    Respect. What a good and soooo informativ video!!!

  • @memento.christo
    @memento.christo Рік тому

    Amazing content !!

  • @MFoster392
    @MFoster392 2 роки тому

    This is a amazing video Thank you

  • @hunter8980
    @hunter8980 2 роки тому

    This lesson is fundamental to the color grading explained by Waqas Qazi in simple words very professionally. VERY IMPRESSIVE ! Thanks YOU Qazi !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @TonaA.R.
    @TonaA.R. 2 роки тому

    thank you so much!

  • @trancepriest
    @trancepriest Рік тому

    Huge knowledge king... bless up

  • @RAM_Tv
    @RAM_Tv 2 роки тому +2

    Oh!!! how great all this that you teach. thank you very much. strongest greetings from Peru!

  • @shooting_with_E
    @shooting_with_E 2 роки тому +6

    This is one of the most beneficial videos I have ever watched. Not only as an aspiring colorist but as a current cinematographer this gave me so much insight. This will pay off not only in post, but also in my preproduction and principal photography processes. You continue to share pivotal information. In my opinion, you are one of the top 3 sources for filmmakers on this platform.

    • @user-gh6dp7xw1p
      @user-gh6dp7xw1p 2 роки тому +1

      Who are the other two sources then?)

    • @shooting_with_E
      @shooting_with_E 2 роки тому

      @@user-gh6dp7xw1p I would say the two other UA-cam channels would be “Andyax” and “Film Courage”
      Give them a watch! They will not disappoint!

    • @user-gh6dp7xw1p
      @user-gh6dp7xw1p 2 роки тому

      @@shooting_with_E thanks man!

  • @tristan_lp
    @tristan_lp 10 місяців тому

    Mind-blowing 🤩🤩

  • @Motionphile
    @Motionphile 2 роки тому +8

    Didn't realize it's already 17 minutes of watching 🔥 just the best 🙌

  • @sashazephiria3869
    @sashazephiria3869 2 роки тому +2

    Talked about it on IG live yesterday, granting us with a video on it today. Love it

    • @theqazman
      @theqazman  2 роки тому +2

      Thank you. I'll be adding Color Theory 101 section to the Masterclass soon

    • @sashazephiria3869
      @sashazephiria3869 2 роки тому

      @@theqazman That's awesome !

  • @artsvanberg
    @artsvanberg 2 роки тому +1

    Great video!! Watched the live on IG as well!! This is high value content!😍🔥

  • @ArthurXandTheScars
    @ArthurXandTheScars 2 роки тому

    Thanks again!

  • @walter5379
    @walter5379 2 роки тому

    Very Much Helpful.. ❤ Thanks Brother ☺️

  • @hippopictures
    @hippopictures 8 місяців тому

    Awesome tutorial

  • @jaishaannaseer197
    @jaishaannaseer197 2 роки тому

    this is very informative and very helpful

  • @SATHYAGS
    @SATHYAGS 2 роки тому

    square on right looks brighter(tho both r same ) cuz the back square is dark hence it gives a bit contrast...and this is also a reason why we used to add vignette around subject

  • @benoitlombard
    @benoitlombard 2 роки тому

    Great info Waqas ! Thanks a lot ! 👌

  • @ericdargan
    @ericdargan 2 роки тому

    This was great! Thanks Waqas!

  • @muhammadabdulbasit4749
    @muhammadabdulbasit4749 2 роки тому

    An absolute banger. It couldn’t have been better

  • @aloyminimum
    @aloyminimum 2 роки тому

    I love watching this colorblind

  • @nonaalfull
    @nonaalfull 2 роки тому

    Great tutorial

  • @Norkei
    @Norkei 2 роки тому

    6:47sec, i think the B is more brighter because of the white outline which diffuse more light (?)
    - For the square, the right because of the outside which tend, for our eyes, to interpret the inside more brighter than the other square

  • @DANYELNISE1
    @DANYELNISE1 2 роки тому

    thanks Qazy !!

  • @DigitalLeopard
    @DigitalLeopard 9 місяців тому

    That bar has tripped me up. :) really good video, thank you.

  • @dcarriela
    @dcarriela 2 роки тому

    you are amazing! thanks for the help!

  • @devjitsinha
    @devjitsinha 2 роки тому

    nice i will use this on graphic design

  • @sawansorathiya9393
    @sawansorathiya9393 2 роки тому

    Excited❤️

  • @remcodewilde
    @remcodewilde 2 роки тому

    Thank you

  • @user-wx4lx5mc8i
    @user-wx4lx5mc8i Рік тому

    thank for teaching and giving valuable information brother love from india

  • @danielf5651
    @danielf5651 2 роки тому

    geez.... Thank you so much

  • @moodprod.645
    @moodprod.645 2 роки тому

    Man, You are like the bible of colorists, hi from argentina, we learn so much from You. Thanks!

  • @arvinsim
    @arvinsim Рік тому

    This tutorial was also helpful for photography!

  • @avdullah0
    @avdullah0 2 роки тому

    Wow (Thank you so much love from Bangladesh)

  • @milind2626
    @milind2626 2 роки тому

    thank you

  • @norgerichard
    @norgerichard 2 роки тому

    I have asked for this for long time my friend.

  • @Aziz-kw6ct
    @Aziz-kw6ct 2 роки тому

    Great content

  • @8lec_R
    @8lec_R 2 роки тому +8

    I actually learnt how colours and contrast work from watching art videos since there aren't many videos specifically about colours for film. This should be a great resource.
    BTW the art videos were pretty good too

    • @ennurcukurova3435
      @ennurcukurova3435 2 роки тому

      wat kind of art videos you mean? Analyzing of paintings or painting tutorials?

  • @sagarsalvi7554
    @sagarsalvi7554 2 роки тому

    Great content. Much needed

  • @UsamaMahmoudSultan
    @UsamaMahmoudSultan 2 роки тому

    Very informative, thank you sir

  • @THEROSEWORLD
    @THEROSEWORLD 2 роки тому

    Thanks for your help

  • @Garynavarrete
    @Garynavarrete 2 роки тому

    Thanks! i see u from Chile

  • @rbelatamas
    @rbelatamas Рік тому

    thanks ❤

  • @kakegarcia8056
    @kakegarcia8056 Рік тому

    A and B are at the same brightness levels (paused at 06:41, now let’s see if I did right LOL) Bests regards from a Venezuelan follower!

  • @johnrandall879
    @johnrandall879 2 роки тому

    Oh by the way I didn't pause as you suggested but I did get every one right when you told us! But idea was great. Because as you said once before and I listened "Looks can deceive!"

  • @sadeeshasithum9785
    @sadeeshasithum9785 2 роки тому

    You're amazing man!!!

  • @tharindafilms5528
    @tharindafilms5528 2 роки тому

    Thank youu

  • @mallickpriyanshuOG
    @mallickpriyanshuOG 2 роки тому +3

    Hey, can you talk about Euphoria and the colours and lights in that series?

  • @kakegarcia8056
    @kakegarcia8056 Рік тому

    Both ends of the bar are at the same brightness levels (paused at 07:08, now let’s see if I did right LOL) Bests regards from a Venezuelan follower!

  • @ShakyFootage
    @ShakyFootage 2 роки тому

    Always the best!!!!!

  • @KristophTy
    @KristophTy 9 місяців тому

    Amazing Video

  • @racheldavies975
    @racheldavies975 2 роки тому +5

    "A" brighter than "B".
    The inner squares have the same brightness.
    Both sides of the bar are the same.
    The green squares have different hues.

  • @JoATTech
    @JoATTech 2 роки тому

    Amazing tutorial.

  • @DanielTuriman
    @DanielTuriman 2 роки тому

    I learn something new, especially color wheel and color spaces.

    • @theqazman
      @theqazman  2 роки тому

      Awesome

    • @DanielTuriman
      @DanielTuriman 2 роки тому

      @@theqazman for the next video can do color explanation for each scene mood.

  • @SnakeCakeExotics
    @SnakeCakeExotics 2 роки тому

    love your work lol wish I could understand grading better and had top learn everything for my channel alone so don't really know what I'm doing, just starting to be able to use davinci. see you on Monday!

    • @theqazman
      @theqazman  2 роки тому

      See you on Monday 😀

  • @SHDEdits
    @SHDEdits 2 роки тому +5

    Would be interesting to extend this video to talk about color weight. Where the weight of a hue is determined by how saturated the color is and how dark the color is, and that desaturating a hue and tinting a hue decreases it's weight (or how much attention it draws). For example the complementary color scheme is most harmonious with a relative weight distribution of 75% to 25%. And these ratios are dependant on the color scheme being used. These rules can be broken for a specific intention of directing attention more harshly or creating an emotional impression of a character like in that joker shot. Still interesting to think about none the less though. If specific ratios of weight in a color scheme is seen as most harmonious I suppose that could even be used to control the emotions of the audience, specifically breaking away from good color harmony to make them uncomfortable.

  • @raiyogesh291
    @raiyogesh291 2 роки тому

    Qazi out here spilling all the courses taught in film school 😅

  • @STUDIO-ew8dz
    @STUDIO-ew8dz 2 роки тому

    good stuff

  • @BeaverFernandez
    @BeaverFernandez 2 роки тому

    Super Pumped bro❤🎨

  • @themzaid
    @themzaid 2 роки тому

    6:57 both are same. I have trained eyes with colors 🙈

  • @walterragusa9738
    @walterragusa9738 2 роки тому

    1) A brighter
    2) I believe they're the same, but the right one seems brighter because of the darker frame. Not that I can really tell, but remembering something like that from school. :)
    3) Right side of the bar is brighter
    4) Inner square on the left looks the same as outer square on the right to me

  • @StephaneArcher
    @StephaneArcher 8 місяців тому +1

    Dear @Qazi, I understand color theory but how do you apply it to "travel footage" for example? You didn't have control over what colors were present in your shot. All the colors are present and you can't make your sky green right?

  • @ZEUS
    @ZEUS 2 роки тому

    Knowledge bombs as always.

  • @csayasmamaw6517
    @csayasmamaw6517 Рік тому

    Right is brighter