#3 // Colour Grading Documentary
"Make it look natural" is what we have traditionally heard during the creative brief for a documentary grade, but what does this actually mean and is there a better way? Senior colourist Angela Cerasi explores how images can have deeper meaning whilst still "looking natural" and explores new visual trends in this space. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: Current trends in the visual looks of documentary Discovering the overarching tone of the film Going further than colour correction When and why to go with a "video look" Subverting what is expected Cinematic documentary Career lessons regarding "stylised" grades The feature colour is...