
About this episode
You hear a lot of talk about references when it comes to color grading - but what are references? How do you interpret them to get great results? And, how can references play a role in client communication?
It's these topics and more we're discussing on this installment of The Offset Podcast
Specifics discussed int his episode include:
- What is a reference and what is it good for?
- References aren’t just good for color - good for all aspects of finishing
- References as a communication tool
- Interrogating the client about provided references
- Inspirational references vs. practical references
- Reference evaluation - color, contrast, texture, mood and focus
- Working with references in your color grading app
- Thinking volumetrically with references
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