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G. Rakesh Goud’s dual perspective as both DoP and colorist offers attendees a rare, holistic understanding of the D.I. process, emphasizing how color science, software tools (e.g., DaVinci Resolve, Baselight), and creative intuition intersect to elevate cinematic quality. Ideal for filmmakers, post-production specialists, and content creators, this session equips professionals with actionable strategies to streamline workflows, enhance visual cohesion, and unlock the full potential of digital intermediate technologies.With a distinguished career spanning roles as a Director of Photography (DoP) and Lead Colorist for RGVS (11 projects graded, 8 films shot as DoP), Rakesh merges technical precision with artistic vision to redefine visual storytelling.
This exclusive D.I. session delves into:
- Strategic Workflow Design: Optimizing the color pipeline from raw capture to final delivery, balancing technical constraints with creative intent.
- Color Grading Mastery: Advanced methodologies for scene-by-scene refinement, including dynamic range optimization, tonal consistency, and emotive color palettes.
- DoP-Colorist Collaboration: Bridging cinematography and post-production to preserve on-set intent while enhancing narrative impact.
- Case Studies & Problem-Solving: Real-world examples from RGVS projects, addressing challenges in HDR grading, skin-tone accuracy, and atmospheric continuity.
The Art of Color Grading: Rakesh Goud's Masterclass
Why Filmmaking Skills Matter More Than Gear || Rakesh Goud - D.O.P., Colorist, Editor
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Timestamps
00:00 - Highlights
02:27 - What is Color Grading ?
05:17 - DaVinci Resolve vs Baselight?
07:15 - What are sRGB , Rec 709 ?
09:02 - What is Color Space ?
12:25 - What is Rec 2020 ?
13:47 - Color Grade Clip 01
14:40 - What is Davinci wide gamut ?
20:40 - Color Grading Clip 02
23:14 - Shooting in Natural light
26:45 - Color Grading Clip 03
28:46 - Why is Film Stock used ?
32:55 - How do you handle Director's input and Cinematographer's input ?
41:00 - Rakesh Goud' own work as DOP and CCOLORIST
44:38 - What is LUT ?
46:45 - Color Spaces
49:00 - Who can start learning Color Grading
53:17 - Color Grading ROOM
56:24 - ACES color Space & Conclusion.