COLOR-GRADING5 MIN READ
Ask for Reference, Not Adjectives
Guide a client from broad adjectives to reference-backed color direction.
Cal C Founder-client D1 Discover D2 Define DV Develop No reference board 20 sec The setup Cal says, "Elevated, human, not too polished." The footage is clean office documentary with mixed window light. Those words can lead to opposite grades unless you make them visible. 3 mood words 0 references
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