Introduction to Video Color Grading (in person) | Minneapolis College of Art and Design

Introduction to Video Color Grading (in person)

Learn the essential tools, techniques, and principles used by industry professionals to enhance the visual impact of your films and videos. Color grading is all about tweaking film and video to create consistent color tones throughout the final product.

Course description

Go beyond the technical 'how' and explore the intriguing 'why' behind color grading. This class unlocks the power of color to provide focus, clarity, and emotional depth to your work. This class is geared towards filmmakers, editors, content creators, and hobbyists. / This computer-based class is held in an MCAD computer lab and students will have access to Adobe Creative Cloud software throughout the course.

Open to students ages 16 and above. Review complete policies, including class cancellation policies, before completing your registration.

Don't have experience with Premiere Pro? Take Introduction to Adobe Premiere Pro this spring instead!

Class meeting details

This class meets in person on MCAD’s campus.

Prerequisites

Previous intermediate-level experience with Adobe Premiere Pro is required. Example skills include managing media assets, importing files, creating sequences, understanding editing tools and principles, applying effects, understanding the Effect Control panel, and export renders.

Required materials

Supplies for the first class

Pen or pencil; Notebook or sketchbook; USB drive or cloud storage option for saving work

Software
Adobe Creative Cloud (provided by MCAD).

Hardware
If students access Adobe Creative Cloud at home, a computer capable of running Adobe Creative Cloud software, with internet access is required.

Recommended textbook
Color Correction Handbook: Professional Techniques for Video and Cinema, Alexis Van Hurkman

Class savings

Register on or before January 20 and save $25.
Register for more than one class at a time and receive $25 off each additional class (same-day registrations only).
Additional savings. Are you eligible?

Questions?

Contact MCAD Continuing Education at continuing_education@mcad.edu or call 612.874.3765.

Register

Title
Non-credit Tuition
$116.25
Not Yet Open for Registration

Registration opens January 6.

  • Date:
    -
  • Time:
    9:30 a.m.–noon CST
  • Day(s) of the week:
    Saturday
  • Ages:
    Open to students ages 16 and above.
  • Term:
    Spring 2025
  • Instructor: Kevin Kamin
  • Location:
    In Person
  • SKU:
    CSMA 9530 01 SP25

Prerequisites:

Intermediate-level experience with Adobe Premiere Pro is required. Example skills include managing media assets, importing files, creating sequences, understanding editing tools and principles, understanding and applying effects, and export renders.