This compact hands-on seminar provides an introduction to digital color correction and color grading in film and video. In addition, the practical application of green-screen compositing techniques will be introduced.
Participants will gain an insight into essential approaches to color grading and learn the basic functions of the grading software DaVinci Resolve. As a practical example, a complete green-screen workflow will be explored, from setting up a studio environment and recording footage to chroma keying using software.
Conceptual and technical questions raised by participants will be addressed throughout the practical exercises. Participants are explicitly encouraged to bring their own video and photographic material, such as footage from ongoing projects or backgrounds to be used with the green screen. 

The seminar will cover

• Artistic and technical aspects of digital color correction and color grading
• Image signals, processing, and workflow
• Practical work with Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve
• Green screen: setup, recording, and keying

Green Screen Dates:
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10:00 am–4:00 pm
Friday, November 13, 2026, 10:00 am–4:00 pm
Rooms: Green Screen Studio, GRU 129, 27B, 29 Grading Suite

Color Grading Dates:
Friday, January 15, 2027, 10:00 am–3:30 pm
Friday, January 22, 2027, 10:00 am–3:30 pm
Friday, January 29, 2027, 10:00 am–3:30 pm
Rooms: GRU 129, 27B, 29 Grading Suite, 30B and 30C

Participants: Max. 15

Language: German / English

Certificate: Subject-specific theory / Artistic-Design (1 SWS)

Registration: Via tutor Esteban Rosales e.rosales-samayoa(at)udk-berlin.de

Attendance: Participation is only possible in person.

Further Information:
The seminar and self-study will make use of, among other resources, learning materials provided by Blackmagic Design. These materials are freely available at: https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve/training

Beginners Guide to DaVinci Resolve 20 – PDF & Lesson Files (English)
Video Tutorials:
>> Introduction to Color
>> Advanced Color
>> Delivering Content
>> Color Management