Course Title: Perform primary and secondary colour correction
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2020
Course Code: VART6427C
Course Title: Perform primary and secondary colour correction
School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4374 - Certificate IV in Screen and Media
Course Contact: Rowan Humphrey
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4842
Course Contact Email: rowan.humphrey@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
benjamin.nelson@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 60
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This course studies the techniques required to correct & use colour to create style & mood in sequences for screen industries including television & film.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUAPOS502 Perform primary and secondary colour correction |
Element: |
1. Clarify post production briefs. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Confirm technical and creative briefs for proposed productions in consultation with relevant production personnel 1.2 Liaise with camera operators to select and test suitable codecs for acquisition 1.3 Evaluate creative treatment for colour grade of program 1.4 Select suitable colour grading software for the work 1.5 Test workflow for proposed media and rectify, if required, to confirm metadata is compatible with chosen software package 1.6 Ascertain deadlines for completion and modify approach to complete work on schedule |
Element: |
2. Prepare assets for colour grade. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Check video monitor calibration, and organise correction as required 2.2 Choose suitable media drive with required performance for media assets 2.3 Ingest media and metadata assets and make required adjustments for any colourspace variations 2.4 Check transferred metadata correctly references desired edits 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 appropriate lookup table (LUT) for media if required 3.2 Use technical scopes to read and check contrast and colour values 3.3 Adjust contrast of clips to achieve desired creative result 3.4 Adjust colour and saturation of clips to correct for imbalances and set to a neutral tone 3.5 Ensure sequential shots from scenes are suitably matched 3.6 Adjust contrast and colour to meet requirements of the brief |
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 the images based on colour and contrast 4.3 Make selective adjustments to images based on preset and custom shapes 4.4 Combine multiple secondary corrections in the one clip 4.5 Adjust and change values of secondary colour corrections over time, if required 4.6 Create and store different colour grade versions of the same clip, if required 4.7 Make changes as required by relevant production personnel |
Element: |
5. Create and output deliverables. |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Check brief and supplied specification documents for required output files 5.2 Create low resolution output files 5.3 Create high resolution output files that comply with specification documents 5.4 Create metadata files if necessary 5.5 Archive all media and metadata according to enterprise procedures 5.6 Complete all required tasks within deadlines |
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
Note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources.
VE Week |
Class content - subject to change |
Assessment |
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Week 1 10/07 |
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 17/07
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Includes – class exercises and discussion |
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Week 3 24/07 |
Includes – class exercises and discussion |
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Week 4 31/07 |
Includes – class exercises and discussion |
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Week 5 07/08 |
Bringing it all together will cover:
Includes – class exercises and discussion |
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Week 6 14/08 |
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 |
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Week 7 21/08 |
Includes – class exercises and discussion |
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Week 8 28/08 |
Includes – class exercises and discussion |
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04/09 |
Mid Semester break |
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Week 9 11/09 |
Includes – class exercises and discussion |
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Week 10 18/09 |
Bringing it all together will cover:
Includes – class exercises and discussion |
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Week 11 25/09 |
Practical assessment – Task 2 of 3 Primary and secondary colour correct ‘Melbourne Drama’
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Assessment 2: Primary and secondary colour correct ‘Melbourne Drama’ |
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Week 12 02/10 |
Includes – class exercises and discussion |
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Week 13 09/10 |
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Week 14 16/10 |
Bringing it all together will cover:
Includes – class exercises and discussion |
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Week 15 23/10 |
Practical assessment – Task 3 of 3 Primary and secondary colour correct and grade ‘May Drama’ |
Assessment 3: Primary and secondary colour correct and grade ‘May Drama’ |
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Week 16 30/10 |
Colour Shoot Production / Edit Showreel |
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Week 17 06/11 |
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.
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.
The University Library has extensive resources. The Library has produced a number of subject guides that includes quality online and print resources for your studies. Lynda.com is available via your Library login.
The Library provides guides and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarians.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course will involve demonstration of practical tasks and testing of your knowledge.
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 ‘Melbourne Drama’. Due week 11.
Colour 3of3 - Primary and secondary colour correct and grade ‘May Drama’. Due week 15
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
Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students
Cover Sheet for Submissions:
You must complete and sign a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online submissions.
http://mams.rmit.edu.au/s1llva641yxuz.pdf
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.
Assessment Feedback:
You will receive spoken and written feedback on all your work. Where relevant, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
http://www1.rmit.edu.au/policies/assessment-policy
Student Progress:
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy designed to assist you in achieving your learning potential.
http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/acadprogress
Adjustments to Assessment (eg. applying for an extension of time):
If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment satisfactorily by the due date, you can choose to apply for an adjustment to your assessment. RMIT University offers a range of adjustments designed to support you in your studies, including an extension of time to complete the assessment.
http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/adjustment
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.
http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/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.
Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) RCC applies only if you have previously successfully demonstrated competence in a unit of competency, and now require to be reassessed to ensure that the competence is being maintained.
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.
http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit
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