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Aaron Eaton

Visual Effects Supervisor at Cantina Creative

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Setting Up Your Workspace

Learn how to set up your composition for the correct specs and organization.

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Learning Outcomes:

  • Set up project settings for color management
  • Import and interpret footage with correct color space
  • Apply adjustment layers for show-specific color

Level: Advanced

Skills you'll gain:

After Effects, Color Management, Compositing, Color Grading

Key Insights

  • Use linear ASUS CG color for compositing.
  • Toggle display color space for accurate monitoring.
  • Organize media with a structured folder system.
  • Confirm frame numbers match between comp and plates.
  • Apply OCIO effects for color space conversion.
  • Utilize shot-specific CDL for creative color adjustments.
  • Verify color accuracy with reference clips from editorial.
  • Understand the importance of color space in production.