LumaFusion Color Grading 101

A beginner's guide to color correcting & grading video on iPad or iPhone with LumaFusion.

4.79 (7 reviews)
Udemy
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English
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Video Design
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28
students
2.5 hours
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Mar 2023
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$29.99
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What you will learn

The basics of color correcting & grading video on iPad or iPhone with LumaFusion.

Description

NEW! LumaFusion was named Apple's 2021 "iPad App of the Year"

You don't have to be a professional colorist to create awesome looking videos. And today you don't even need a computer or complicated color grading app. That's because we now have LumaFusion and in this course you will learn how to color correct and grade your footage on an iPad and/or iPhone - and yes, create your own amazing looking videos.

  • YouTube Videos

  • Social Media

  • Mobile Journalism

  • Travel Films and Documentaries

  • Corporate and Real Estate Videos

  • Indie Films

  • Music Videos

  • Promo & Marketing

Whatever you want to create.

Included in this course:

  • Grading Demos and Professional Examples

  • FREE Video Elements (letterbox overlays & gradients)

  • Additional Resources and Links

Covers these topics and more:

  • The Gear You Need (suggestions with direct purchase links)

  • Different Configurations & Setups (for mobile, office or studio)

  • Intro to LumaFusion Color Correction Tools & Controls

  • The Three-Step Process of Basic Color Correction

  • Working with LUTs

  • Traditional vs. Stylized Grading

  • Keyframing Different Looks

  • LumaFusion Color Correction Tips & Tricks

  • How to setup an iPad Pro "Home Studio"

    • New features added in V3 of the app

Along with a few more advanced topics:

  • XML Export to Final Cut Pro X

  • Offline/Online Workflows

  • Using External Drives (SD cards & SSDs)

  • Proxy Workflows (and Frame-io)

Who is this course for?

  • Anyone wanting to learn how to use LumaFusion for color correcting and grading video footage on their iPad and/or iPhone.

  • Please note... This is NOT an editing course. While we do include some general aspects of using the app, we assume you already know the basics of editing in LumaFusion. If not, you can definitely learn along the way, but we do recommend familiarizing yourself with the app before enrolling in this course.

Suggested Requirements:

  • This is a beginner's course, so no color correcting experience is required. But, editing & general filmmaking knowledge are preferred.

  • You will need an iPad or iPhone running LumaFusion 2.2 or later on iOS 13 or later. LumaFusion is currently iOS only. Please note that some new features announced JULY 2021 will require LumaFusion 3.0.

  • Note too: In this course we mainly use an older iPad with a Lightning port, so not a later iPad Pro with USB-C. And we did this purposely to show that you don't need the latest greatest tech to work with the app (we know lots of folks don't have the latest gear). Of course if you have an iPad Pro that's awesome! But you definitely don't need one to use LumaFusion. And by the way it runs great on iPhones, too.

Don't wait to create! Start today and unlock the potential of this amazing mobile video app.

By the way, if you're also interested in learning how to shoot professional quality video on your smartphone then you might consider our other courses... Smartphone Cinematography 101 and/or The Complete Guide To FiLMiC Pro.

Content

Introduction

Welcome & What To Expect in the Course

Setup

What You Need (Gear Suggestions)
Different Gear Setups & Configurations
iPad Pro "Home Studio" Setup
Using iOS Automations (and Airplane Mode)
Product Links for Suggested Gear

Getting Started

LumaFusion Color & Effects Controls Overview
Three-Step Process: Step 1: Correction
Three-Step Process: Step 2: Match Shots
Three-Step Process: Step 3: Create Look
Section 3 - Recap Quiz

LUTs Overview & Sample Color Grades

LUTs & Color Correction Overview
Working with LUTs
Using Vignettes & Copying the Final Look
Section 4 - Recap Quiz
Additional Resources & Links

Color Correcting & Grading Demos

Color Correcting/Grading with LUTs & Keyframing Demo
Traditional vs. Stylized LUTs Grading Demo
Custom LUTs Grading Demo
Section 5 - Recap Quiz

Tips & Tricks

Natural Skin Tone & Sharpening
Letterboxing & Aspect Ratio Overlays
Adding Sky Gradients
Stacking LUTs with Video Mixdowns
Creating a Custom Faded Look
Grading Sony S-Log3
Use Dark Rooms & Color Checkers
Additional Resources & Links

Advanced

Offline/Online Workflows with FCPXML Export
Using External Drives (SD Card)
Using External Drives (SSD)
Frame.io Integration & Proxy Workflow
LumaFusion Limitations & Future Features

Examples & Thank You

Before & After LUT Looks
Blake Calhoun Directing Sizzle Reel (plus color grading)
"First Dance" (iPhone short film example)
"Miranda" (iPhone short film example)
"The Movie Star" (iPhone short film example)
"The Movie Star" Before & After Grading
Thank You & Share Your Work!

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Reviews

Sandra
December 5, 2020
A very good match. Ultimately time-saving. "Real-world" lessons, obviously from a practitioner who has real, paying clients.

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