Film Editing Mastery
Phase 4: Professional Polish
Week 44 of 52 · Day 302–308

Color Grading — Full Project Grade

Learning Objective

Grade your Phase 2 milestone project from scratch with a full, intentional color grade.

This Week

This week, you will apply everything you have learned about color grading to a complete project. Take your Phase 2 milestone project and grade it from scratch, giving it a consistent and intentional visual identity. The grade should serve the story and the emotional tone of the film.

Daily Practice

Work through your Phase 2 milestone project shot by shot, applying a consistent grade. Focus on matching shots within scenes and creating a consistent look across the entire film. (45–60 min)

Weekly Challenge

Grade your Phase 2 milestone project from scratch with a full, intentional color grade. The grade should give the film a consistent visual identity that serves the story.