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Using an Alexa LUT with a Canon 5D Mark III in Resolve
This is a brief explaination of some experimentation I did for a video production using an ALEXA LUT in Davinci Resolve. Overall I really enjoyed the ‘look’ that came from this approach. So did the director at www.LaughingCardinal.com. Questions? Let me know. Tom
What the 2013 Sundance Filmmakers Shot On
On occasion I find an article that catches my attention and I feel compelled to mention the story. Recently IndieWire.com site posted an article “From ARRI Alexa to Sony HVR: What the 2013 Sundance Filmmakers Shot On.” Check it out. There appears to be a fairly complete list of cameras used for the various films [...]
How to Capture Mobile App Screens for Videos and Webinars
UPDATE: There is an easier lower cost way to capture mobile app screens and that is to use AirServer. It’s very low cost and works on any IOS (Apple) device. You have to load AirServer on your IOS device and on your Mac or PC. What you see on your iPhone or iPad for example [...]
Before and After Grading on Invictus Fitness Video
Laughing Cardinal recently finished a piece for a local fitness group called Invictus Fitness. I used a handcrafted Arri LUT in Resolve to get a particular “look” I was going for. Here are a few before and after shots to demo the idea. Video was shot on a Canon 5D Mark III. You have to [...]
Selective Color and Selective B/W Examples
Total length: 30 seconds. It’s a shortie. Total length: 30 seconds. It’s a shortie. Examples of selective color and selective B/W strategies in color grading. These are from LaughingCardinal.com client projects in 2012. The boy and girl kissing shows them in full color initially then the surroundings turn black and [...]
Color Grading – The Horror and the Inspiration
This post is a brief review of Patrick Inhofer’s ‘Grade-along’ tutorials for the short film Dead Man’s Lake, which is a more advanced tutorial for Resolve 9 that includes access to some pretty cool ARRI Alexa 10-bit ProRes 4444 files from an actual production. This 8-hour set of tutorials is as close as you’ll get [...]
Robyn Ludwick Video: “Hollywood” on YouTube
You’ll want to catch this review of the video Laughing Cardinal produced for Robyn Ludwick’s hit song “Hollywood.” The review was written by No Depression - the Roots of Music Authority. In addition, there is another good read on the KUT.org radio station website. But if you’re just looking for Robyn’s video, here it is. We are quite proud of this one. Visit www.LaughingCardinalProductions.com to [...]
Laughing Cardinal Presents: Modern Whimsy
Laughing Cardinal Productions recently completed this video for Austin-based wedding and event planner Mandy Millican and her company, Modern Whimsy. Color corrected by Tom Parish using DaVici Resolve.
Austin Color Finishing Services – DaVinci Resolve – Video Color Grading and Color Correcting
If you are in Austin working on a film or media project give us a shout and come by for a visit. Happy to help you find that special ‘look’ you have in mind for your project. We would like to show you our color grading suite that includes a 92″ theater screen with color [...]