Issue CDXX: The Color Advice Edition
The Tao of Color Grading Newsletter
Curated links of news, reviews, thoughts, career advice, and humor 
for professional Video / Film Colorists & Finishers. Delivered Sundays.
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As I write this intro, I'm 30 minutes from heading out to catch Joker (in Dolby Vision, of course).

While I have things to say, this screening is at 9pm Saturday night and I need to put the Newsletter to bed. I am officially out of time! So...

Have a great week. I'll see you next Sunday.

Happy Grading!

(and remember - if you have a story that's a fit for this Newsletter, hit reply or email it to 'newsletter@taoofcolor.com'! Include a quick reason for the suggested link.)

- Patrick Inhofer
Colorist | Publisher | Coach
The Craft
Featuring the work of creative craftsmen, the theory of color, and industry news. Learn practical workflows, useful theories, and actionable insights from existing (and emerging) leaders and teachers in our industry.
(forum) Good tips in here. Check it out.

Scott Simmons shares his first impressions of the NYC NAB show.

(video) I'm a big believer in educating ourselves on the needs, challenges, and expectations of our clients... and their clients. This video gives you a window into the concerns of theatrical distributors as it relates to DCP delivery for feature films.
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The Tools
Our craft keeps changing. And growing. Learn about updates to your favorite software. Discover new tools to help you work faster or more creatively. Build your toolchest with new techniques and approaches. 

I missed this a few weeks ago, so I'm including it this week. The updated manual is in the middle column, if you haven't installed the latest version yet.
(forum) How do you take RGB B/W color separation film preservation masters and recombine them in DaVinci Resolve? Oh, without 3rd party plugins? Oh, without touching Fusion? If you're in a good mood, this can also be filed under Sunday Fun(nies).

Friend of the Tao, Gary Adcock, talks about using test charts.

(video) "We're going to use DaVinci Resolve to get balanced, glowing skin tones in just a few easy steps."

A review of a macOS-native “video player for video people”. My comment: How the heck do you do a google search for this product???

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Some of you may find this interesting. Especially if you have to deal with corporate IT departments.

(videos) A new fun plug-in with a full set of customization to replicate the silent film look. Embedded videos show you how it works.
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The Gear
Stay updated on the latest hardware that's shipping - because the craft of color grading isn't just about software. Plus, keep an eye on future equipment trends and hardware odds-and-ends.

We're getting into the time of year where family and friends start asking peeps like us, "What 4K TV should I buy?" I'll start dropping a few of these into the Newsletter over the next 2 months.

A good roundup of HDR-capable production and post production monitors - including those from Newsletter Sponsor Flanders Scientific.

This item is a 'note to self' to update the camera I use for Mixing Light training. But I'm not sure how I'll be using the new Anamorphic support?

"RED Digital Cinema has announced some major changes to the company regarding the Hydrogen smartphone project and founder Jim Jannard."

A leaked benchmark provides the comparison between two CPUs that don't usually compete head-to-head.
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Sunday Fun(nies)
Random thoughts, tidbits, and fun stuff that caught my attention this week. Maybe it's color grading related. Maybe not. Ya got'ta read to the end of the Newsletter to find out.
(video) Or - what is the new sadstronaut genre? Plus, how should this subgenre of sci-fi movie (not) be marketed?
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