Alexis van hurkman colour correction handbook, 2nd edition. Get the 2nd edition of this bestselling, platformagnostic book covering all aspects of professional color correction theory and practice. Using all of the controls modern color correction software provides, colorists refine the mood, create style, add polish to scenes, and breathe life. Professional techniques for video and cinema by alexis van hurkman 20, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. The colorist is responsible for the critical final stage of refinement of the film and broadcast image.
In summary, alexis van hurkmans color correction handbook is a must read for the postproduction professional. If nothing else, i think it communicates the idea to neophyte filmmakers that theres far more to colorcorrection than just having the software or the box. Dec 12, 20 alexis van hurkman is a writer, director, and colorist based in saint paul, minnesota. Professional techniques for video and cinema 2nd ed. I have no doubt van hurkmans book is as close as were going to get to a standard textbook for the world of color correction. Its experience that makes good color not the system. Creative grading techniques for film and video ebook written by alexis van hurkman. Expanded with 200 pages of new and revised information ranging from grading workflow, display selection and calibration, detailed color and contrast theory for both 709 and logencoded workflows, practical grading techniques, quality control adherence. He has written widely on the topic of color correction, including color correction handbook. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Mar 26, 2010 get the 2nd edition of this bestselling, platformagnostic book covering all aspects of professional color correction theory and practice.
Alexis van hurkman draws on his wealth of industry experience to provide a thoroughly updated edition of what has become the standard guide to color correction. Color correctionhandbook professional techniques for. Professional techniques for video and cinema van hurkman, alexis on. Professional techniques for video and cinema, second edition alexis van hurkman this book is intended for developing colorists who aspire to master the art and engineering of serious color grading. From alexis van hurkman comes an uptodate, most welcome, encyclopedic guide for colorists. Even if youre not and never plan to be a dedicated colorist youre going to be faced with the situation where the footage youre working with just doesnt look right. Todays filmmakers often want to recreate the idiosyncrasies of older recording methods, or are looking for something completely new, to. Nov, 20 my 12 minute science fiction short had 18 festival screenings in 20142015, including the fort lauderdale film festival, and which won best leading lady at concarolinas, special jury prize at worldfesthouston, best science fiction short at big easy, along with editing, production design, and vfx awards at wild rose, and a nomination for best original score at idyllwild. Color correction handbook, 2nd edition alexis van hurkman. He has written widely on the topic of color correction, including adobe speedgrade classroom in a book, autodesk smoke essentials, apple pro training series titles the encyclopedia of color correction, advanced color correction and effects in final cut pro, and final cut pro x advanced editing, as well as. Using all of the controls modern color correction software provides, colorists refine the selection from color correction handbook. Color correction book, if you are really willing to learn the basics, color theory and how actually the entire color correction grading workflow works. Color correction handbook alexis van hurkman video 91. Professional techniques for video and cinema, second edition alexis van hurkman peachpit press.
Alexis has written extensively about color correction, compositing, and editing. The digital colorists job is no longer to simply balance, fix. Creative grading techniques for film and video book. Color correction look book creative grading techniques for film and video. Alex van hurkmans book comes with a dvd of example material you can load onto your color grading workstation. Peachpit interviews writer, director, visual effects artist, and colorist alexis van hurkman about his new book, 03217117 color correction handbook. Alex van hurkman s book comes with a dvd of example material you can load onto your color grading workstation. Having purchased alexis van hurkmans comprehensive first edition of his color correction handbook, this updated edition is well worth the update. About the authors alexis van hurkman is a writer, director, and colorist based in saint paul, minnesota. Subscribe to our mailing list and get interesting stuff and updates to your email inbox. Nov 29, 20 alexis van hurkman is a writer, director, and colorist based in saint paul, minnesota.
Professional techniques for video and cinema, second edition alexis van hurkman. The colorist working in film and video is the individual r. Alexis van hurkman is a writer, director, and colorist based in saint paul, minnesota. The color grading suite has become the lab, and these sorts of stylizations are now part of the colorists job description. Mar 18, 2011 in summary, alexis van hurkmans color correction handbook is a must read for the postproduction professional. Professional techniques for video and cinema by alexis van hurkman 201210. Color correction look book by van hurkman, alexis ebook. He has written widely on the topic of color correction, including adobe speedgrade classroom in a book, autodesk smoke essentials, apple pro training series titles the encyclopedia of color correction, advanced color correction and effects in final cut pro, and final cut pro x advanced editing, as well. Its played in the hawaii international film festival, fort lauderdale international film festival, and orlando film festival, among a total of 33 festival acceptances to date, and has won short film fiction at the syracuse international and best family friendly film. Read color correction handbook professional techniques for video and cinema by alexis van hurkman available from rakuten kobo. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. It covers many useful real examples, explaining what you might do to make the images look better, what is the easiest way to do it on any of the popular platforms, and even how to explain what you are doing to others. Using a friendly, clear teaching style and a slew of realworld examples and anecdotes, alexis demonstrates how to achieve professional results for any project, using any number of. Color grading insight from pro colorist alexis van hurkman.
Color correction handbook ebook by alexis van hurkman. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read color correction look book. When i saw buzz around the internet that this book was coming i. Where those designations appear in this book, and peachpit was aware of a trademark. Colorcorrectionhandbookalexisvanhurkmanvideoediting. Professional techniques for video and cinema 1 by van hurkman, alexis isbn. Color correction handbook, second edition peachpit. Professional techniques for video and cinema, second edition book.
Color correction handbook professional techniques for video and cinema. A talented colorist can really put an amazing finishing touch on a video project. If you are looking for a tutorial that will guide you step by step on how to use a 3 way color correction board or something like that, you may find a tutorial like book instead. Color correctionhandbook professional techniques for video and cinema. Expanded with 200 pages of new and revised information ranging from grading workflow, display selection and calibration, detailed color and contrast theory for both 709 and logencoded workflows, practical grading techniques, quality control. He has also written the user manuals for apple color and davinci. For now, color correction handbook 2nd edition and color correction look book are available for preorder through amazon, either in print or for kindle. A still from the cover of alexis van hurkmans color correction lookbook. In this followup volume to the bestseller color correction handbook, alexis van hurkman walks you through twentyone categories of creative grading techniques, designed to give you an arsenal of stylizations you can pull out of your hat when the client asks for something special, unexpected, and unique. Professional techniques for video and cinema by alexis van hurkman at indigo. Im assuming both books will eventually be available through the apple book store as was the previous edition.
Central time us and canada join me for happy hour, with alexis van hurkman, a free 8week webinar series where i answer questions about color grading, editing, finishing, and davinci resolve. Color correction handbook,alexis van hurkman,9780321929662,audio. Color correction handbook 2nd edition by alexis van. Originally published in 2010, a lot can happen in four years in this industry. Professional techniques for video and cinema, the skills you need to become a successful colorist, why color is so important in video and cinema, and developments and resources in the world of color correction.
Alexis van hurkman draws on his wealth of industry experience to provide a. He has written widely on the topic of color correction, including adobe speedgrade classroom in a book, autodesk smoke essentials, apple pro training series titles the encyclopedia of color correction, advanced color correction and effects in final cut pro, and final cut pro x advanced. In this followup volume to the bestseller color correction handbook, alexis van hurkman walks you through twentyone categories of creative grading techniques, designed to give you an arsenal of stylizations you can. A 21 minute science fiction short i directed in china, which is in the middle of its 20192020 film festival run. In this followup volume to the bestseller color correction handbook, alexis van hurkman walks you through twentyone categories of creative grading techniques, designed to give you an arsenal of stylizations you can pull out of your hat when the client asks. Alexis van hurkman look book creative grading techniques. Alexis van hurkman wrote the book on davinci resolve. Creative grading techniques for film and video alexis van hurkman peachpit pressfind us on the web at. Alexis van hurkman has worked in video postproduction for 18 years beginning as a video editor in 1994, and is currently a professional colorist based in minneapolis. Professional techniques for video and cinema by alexis van hurkman 201210 alexis van hurkman on. Oct 27, 2015 alexis van hurkman look book creative grading techniques. Dec 09, 20 alexis van hurkman colour correction handbook, 2nd edition.
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