Course Title: Perform primary and secondary colour correction
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2022
Course Code: COMM7378C
Course Title: Perform primary and secondary colour correction
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
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Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance. The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in the local state/national directive regarding in-person course attendance.
School: 515T Creative Industries
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4416 - Certificate IV in Screen and Media
Course Contact: Jesse Roberts
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4107
Course Contact Email: jesse.roberts2@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Benjamin Nelson
Teacher
benjamin.nelson@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 60
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
In this course you will develop the skills and knowledge required to do high resolution conform and colour grading of moving images. This involves interpreting briefs and preparing assets for colour grading, before completing primary and secondary colour grading.
The course applies to those who work in television and digital cinema, and use and manipulate colour to create the overall look and colour of the final product. Colourists work with directors, producers, post-production supervisors, editors, audio post-production and technical staff.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUAPOS512 Perform primary and secondary colour correction |
Element: |
1. Clarify post-production briefs |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Obtain brief and confirm production requirements and timelines in consultation with required personnel 1.2 Select and test codecs for acquisition in collaboration with camera operators 1.3 Evaluate creative treatment for colour grade of program 1.4 Select suitable colour grading software for work 1.5 Test workflow for proposed media and confirm metadata compatible with chosen software, rectifying if required |
Element: |
2. Prepare assets for colour grade |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Check video monitor calibration and organise correction as required 2.2 Choose media drive with required performance for media assets 2.3 Ingest media and metadata assets and make required adjustments for colourspace variations 2.4 Check transferred metadata references desired edits according to production requirements and adjust as required 2.5 Perform backups of all supplied and generated media and metadata |
Element: |
3. Perform primary colour grade |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Select lookup table (LUT) for media that meets production requirements where necessary 3.2 Read and check contrast and colour values using technical scopes 3.3 Adjust contrast, colour and saturation of clips to correct for imbalances and set to neutral tone 3.4 Ensure sequential shots from scenes are matched according to production requirements 3.5 Adjust neutral tone for creative effect according to production requirements as required |
Element: |
4. Perform secondary colour grade |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Choose clips that require secondary colour grading 4.2 Make selective adjustments to parts of images based on colour, contrast or shapes 4.3 Combine multiple secondary corrections in one clip 4.4 Adjust and change values of secondary colour corrections over time as required 4.5 Create and store different colour grade versions of same clip as required 4.6 Discuss primary and secondary colour grading with required personnel and make changes as required |
Element: |
5. Create and output deliverables |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Check production requirements and supplied specification documents for required output files 5.2 Create low resolution output files 5.3 Create high resolution output files and confirm compliance with specification documents 5.4 Create metadata files as required 5.5 Archive media and metadata according to organisational procedures |
Learning Outcomes
On the successful completion of this course you will have the skills & knowledge required to colour grade sequences using techniques including:
- luminance balancing
- colour channel balancing
- shot matching
- masking
- using HSL keys
Details of Learning Activities
In class activities will include a range of teacher directed group activities, projects, class exercises, review discussions/lectures and independent project based work.
Out-of-class activities include completion of individual design and pre-production work, preparation for class presentations and location excursions/production work. Online research and occasional outside of class time group discussions will be required to maintain project work.
Teaching Schedule
Week 1 |
CUE LP1 - Overview of the course content, resources, assessments and course expectations
Includes – class exercises and discussion |
Weekly guide handed out and refer to the digital version on canvas. |
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Week 2
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LP2 - Basic Colour Theory & Primary Colour Correction
Includes – class exercises and discussion |
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Week 3 |
LP3 - Broadcast Safe, Primary Colour Correction
Includes – class exercises and discussion |
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Week 4 |
LP4 - Practical assessment – Task 1 of 3 Primary colour correct a News RVO to broadcast safe standard
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Week 5 |
No colour class due to Edit Assessment 1 |
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Week 6 |
LP5 - Practical assessment – Task 1 of 3 Primary colour correct a News RVO to broadcast safe standard |
Assessment 1: Primary colour correct a News RVO to broadcast safe standard |
Week 7 |
LP6 - Introduction to Secondary Colour Correction, HSL Keys & Masks
Includes – class exercises and discussion |
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Week 8 |
LP7 - Secondary Colour Correction
Includes – class exercises and discussion |
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Break |
Mid Semester break |
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Week 9 |
LP8 - Secondary Colour Correction
Includes – class exercises and discussion |
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Week 10 |
LP9 - Secondary Colour Correction
Includes – class exercises and discussion |
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Week 11 |
No colour class due to Edit Assessment 2 |
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Week 12 |
LP10 - Practical assessment – Task 2 of 3 Primary and Secondary Colour Correct Location Drama |
Assessment 2: Primary and Secondary Colour Correct Location Drama |
Week 13 |
LP11 - LUTs for correction and creative purposes
Includes – class exercises and discussion |
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Week 14 |
LP12 - LUTs & Colour Grading
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Week 15 |
No colour class due to Edit Assessment 3 |
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Week 16 |
LP13 - Practical assessment – Task 3 of 3 Primary and Secondary Colour Correct Studio Drama |
Assessment 3: Primary and Secondary Colour Correct Studio Drama |
Week 17 |
LP14 - Colour Shoot Production / Edit Showreel |
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
You are advised to look at myRMIT for ongoing updated information.
Further learning resources will be available through the course canvas shell
It is recommended that you bring materials to classes to make notes, for example;
a pen and notepaper or a laptop computer. You will need to have either a USB thumb drive or a USB/Thunderbolt Harddrive (or both) to store and manage your media. Your teacher will advise you what to get when classes commence.
Remember that the University Library has many resources that will help you and has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:
The Learning Lab
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
English for uni workshops
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/workshops/english-uni-workshops
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights to your written tasks. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.
Assessment Tasks
[Ungraded Course]
To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete the following assessment tasks to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback on all assessments and once you have demonstrated competency you will also receive a result after your final assessment task.
Ungraded assessment tasks
Colour 1of3 - Primary colour correct a News RVO to broadcast safe standard. Due week 6.
Colour 2of3 - Primary and secondary colour correct location drama. Due week 12.
Colour 3of3 - Primary and secondary colour correct and grade studio drama. Due week 16
You should refer to the assessment brief which is available on myRMIT for full assessment criteria.
Results that apply to Ungraded courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:
CA Competency Achieved
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for Assessment
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These matrices are available through Program Administration.
Other Information
Attendance:
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises
It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.
Information about your studies:
You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
Assessment:
Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (eg. applying for an extension of time):
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity
Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:
Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer, RPL, or RCC for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.
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