Professional Diploma in Color Grading
Professional Diploma in Color Grading (6-Month Colorist Training in DaVinci Resolve)

This intensive 6-month program is the same color grading training covered in the first half of our 1-year Advanced Diploma in Editing & Color Grading. It is designed for students who want to specialize in professional color correction and finishing for films, advertisements, OTT content, and broadcast.

The course combines creative techniques with advanced technical skills, ensuring students graduate as industry-ready colorists. Training is conducted on industry-standard hardware including the DaVinci Resolve Color Panel, Blackmagic UltraStudio Monitor, and a BenQ professional color grading monitor, ensuring exposure to professional workflows used in high-end post-production studios.

Course Highlights
  • In-depth Understanding of Color Theory Learn the science and psychology behind color — hue, saturation, luminance, contrast, and how they influence storytelling.
  • Complete Mastery of DaVinci Resolve Color Grading Tools From basic corrections to complex, multi-layered grades using advanced node-based workflows.
  • Professional Monitoring & Scopes Work with waveform, vectorscope, parade, and histogram to achieve precise, broadcast-safe results.
  • RAW & Log Workflows Grade footage from professional cinema cameras with full control over dynamic range and color depth.
  • Advanced Look Creation Design cinematic looks, build custom LUTs, and maintain consistency across an entire project or series.
  • HDR & Delivery Standards Learn to grade for HDR, SDR, web, cinema, and broadcast, ensuring your work meets global standards.
  • Hardware Integration for Efficiency Operate professional color panels, calibrated monitors, and I/O devices for faster, more precise grading.
  • Final Grading Project Apply everything learned in a real-world project graded on professional hardware in a studio environment.
Eligibility

Creativity, a strong sense of color, or experience in visual storytelling is an advantage. Dedication to learning is essential.

Career Opportunities

Graduates can pursue careers as:

  • Professional Colorists
  • Assistant Colorists
  • Post-Production Specialists
  • Freelance Grading Artists
Duration
  • 6 Months (Full-Time)