Video Editing · Advanced level

Advanced level · Module 2 of 6 · 22 guided hours

Advanced Colour and Finishing

Grade with nodes, develop looks and finish programmes for delivery.

Learning objectives

  • Use node-based grading
  • Develop looks while protecting skin tones
  • Conform and finish programmes
  • Run quality control before delivery

Topics

  • node structures
  • secondary corrections and qualifiers
  • skin tones
  • look development
  • conform and finishing
  • QC checks

Lessons

  1. Lesson 1 Node-Based Grading

    Organise grades in nodes for control and flexibility.

    serial and parallel nodesnode orderlabelled nodesversions

  2. Lesson 2 Secondaries and Skin Tones

    Adjust parts of an image precisely.

    qualifierspower windowstrackingskin tone accuracy

  3. Lesson 3 Look Development

    Design a look that suits the brand and story.

    referencescontrast and colour paletteconsistencyclient approval

  4. Lesson 4 Finishing and Quality Control

    Prepare a programme for delivery without errors.

    conformtitles and graphics checklegal levelsQC checklist

Practical activity

Grade and finish the capstone hero video using nodes, secondaries and a look, then run a full QC check.

Expected outcomes

  • Professional grades
  • Error-free finished programmes

Assessment

Graded and finished video with QC report reviewed.

Taught live by an instructor — online or in person. Free course lessons are for self-study and do not lead to a certificate — see registration options.