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At NAB this year, Blackmagic announced that they were developing a free version of their world-class DaVinci Resolve color correction software. With today's release of DaVinci Resolve Lite, they've made good on their promise.Resolve Lite uses the same technology and interface as the commercial version, with a few minor restrictions.
The restrictions–on video resolution, project complexity, physical control surfaces, and processing power–don't significantly interfere with the tasks or workflows that are essential to coloring, so Resolve Lite is a perfect product for learning and for smallish independent productions.
Now that the Resolve line is a real, practical possibility for even hobbyists and non-professional colorists, look forward to some GeniusDV tutorials to help you learn it!
With the recent announcement that Final Cut Pro X will be shipping in June, we were curious about the other Final Cut Studio applications. While the price point of Final Cut X is just $299.00, there has been no mention about the other Final Cut Studio applications.
Well, I'm happy to find the latest rumor(s) that the other Final Cut Studio applications are still being developed. Check out this sneak peak of some screenshots from Motion 5.0.
Even though it appears Final Cut X incorporates some technology that was previously only available in Color, There is also a rumor that a new version of Apple Color is still be developed. If this is true, it's great news for professionals.
Remember, all the new Applications seem to be moving towards a 'download' only model from the App store.
Well, I'm happy to find the latest rumor(s) that the other Final Cut Studio applications are still being developed. Check out this sneak peak of some screenshots from Motion 5.0.
Even though it appears Final Cut X incorporates some technology that was previously only available in Color, There is also a rumor that a new version of Apple Color is still be developed. If this is true, it's great news for professionals.
Remember, all the new Applications seem to be moving towards a 'download' only model from the App store.
Here's a short tutorial on how to create the 'Pleasantville' effect using Apple Color's software. Apple Color is included within the Final Cut Studio package of software products.
I recently attended the 'unveiling' of Final Cut Pro X, and it appears that Apple has integrated the major features of Color within the next version of Final Cut Pro. It will be interesting to see what happens to Apple Color. My guess, is that it will be at the end of its life after Final Cut Pro X ships.
For what it's worth, here's a great tutorial on using Apple Color to isolate and shift a particular color. Enjoy!
I recently attended the 'unveiling' of Final Cut Pro X, and it appears that Apple has integrated the major features of Color within the next version of Final Cut Pro. It will be interesting to see what happens to Apple Color. My guess, is that it will be at the end of its life after Final Cut Pro X ships.
For what it's worth, here's a great tutorial on using Apple Color to isolate and shift a particular color. Enjoy!
Continue reading Pleasantville effect using Apple Color.
With the announcement of Final Cut Pro X, you will soon see workflow changes for those who currently own Final Cut Studio.
In particular, Final Cut Pro X will incorporate software features that are available in Apple Color. In the meantime, please enjoy this tutorial that demonstrates features in Apple Color and Motion. This tutorial was previously a 'rental' video, but GeniusDV has decided to release the video for free.
Download the sample media to work along with the tutorial
Continue reading Fixing a shot in Final Cut with Motion and Color.
Here's a great tutorial on using Secondary Color correction along with tracking data in Apple Color to fix a shot. Click on the link above to visit the Apple Color Training Tutorial.
Continue reading Color Correction and Tracking in Apple Color.
