Containing decades of industry experience and professional colorist know-how, Steve Hullfish shows you how to take your art to the next level. Featuring techniques performed in a variety of color correction software applications (Apple's Color, Synthetic Aperture's Color Finesse, Avid Xpress Pro, and more), this book turns what has long been a misunderstood "black art" into a set of skills that any dedicated editor or motion graphics artist can begin to master. Packed with explanations, tips, and concepts that build on each other, you will learn how to: * fix poorly exposed shots and shots with color casts * create looks * match shots * master secondary color correction techniques * use color correction to advance a story The second edition has been updated to include new insight from even more professional colorists, showing the 'hows' and 'whys' of each grade and a new chapter containing tutorials, with files to practiv with on the DVD. * Enhance your color corrections skills with tips and techniques from the pros grading the films, shows, and commercials we watch every day * Application-agnostic approach provides lessons that are applicable to your post workflow regardless of the software you're using * DVD includes project files, tutorial videos, and other bonus materials