Reference-Based Grading — Roadmap Step & Resources
Matching a grade to a reference film or client-provided example
- Level: beginner
- Estimated time: 1 days
- Roadmap: Color Grading
Before this step
Mini projects
- Develop and apply a distinct creative look across a 3-5 shot sequence
Study resources
- American Society of Cinematographers (Article) — Industry organization publishing American Cinematographer, with articles on cinematography and color. Background reading/viewing for: Reference-Based Grading.
- DaVinci Resolve Training (Video) — Blackmagic Design's official training resources, covering the Color page workflow relevant to: Reference-Based Grading.
Part of
- Creative Color Grading and Looks — section
- Color Grading roadmap — the full learning path