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Color Grading: Creating a Cinematic Look

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Color Grading: Creating a Cinematic Look

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level
Some related experience required
4 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level
Some related experience required
4 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

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September 2025

Assessments

3 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the Color Grading: Beginner to Intermediate Specialization
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There are 3 modules in this course

Start your cinematic journey by breaking down the traits that give films their distinctive look. From film grain to frame rate, you’ll see how subtle choices in image texture and motion dramatically shape the mood of your footage.

What's included

4 videos1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt

Dig deeper into the creative toolkit of filmmakers. This module focuses on depth of field, lens selection, composition, and lighting — the building blocks that shape how viewers experience your story. With these tools, you’ll craft visuals that feel intentional and cinematic.

What's included

4 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt

Now it’s time to put everything into practice. In this extended walkthrough, you’ll see step by step how to create cinematic grades with both strong and flawed footage. You’ll gain confidence in handling real-world scenarios and leave ready to build your own unique grading style.

What's included

2 videos1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt

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