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technology13 days ago•2 min saved

Apple Acquires Color.io Maker, Bringing Web-Based Color Grading Tech In-House

Apple has acquired Patchflyer GmbH, the one-person company behind Color.io, along with its creator Jonathan Ochmann. Color.io’s popular web-based color grading tech, used by more than 200,000 users, could be folded into Apple software such as Final Cut Pro, Photos, or Pixelmator Pro. Apple has been increasing its acquisitions in 2025 and 2026, including bringing in talent from the industry to bolster its creative tools.

via PetaPixel|

#apple #color-grading #colorio

technology14 days ago•8 min saved

Apple Snaps Up Color.io, Tapping Color Grading Expert

Apple acquired Patchflyer, the one-person company behind Color.io, and hired Color.io founder Jonathan Ochmann in January. Color.io, a popular web-based color-grading tool that went offline in late 2025, could see its technology integrated into Apple software such as Final Cut Pro or Pixelmator Pro, with Apple having also completed the prior acquisition of PromptAI.

via MacRumors|

#acquisition #apple #color-grading

technology1 month ago•28 min saved

DaVinci Resolve 21 Emerges as a Viable Lightroom Alternative for Everyday Photographers

DaVinci Resolve 21 adds a Photo page with RAW import, album-style organization, and color-grade tools, plus AI and visual effects, making it a plausible Lightroom alternative for casual users and video editors alike—though it still lacks Lightroom’s strongest organizing/exporting features and Photoshop-like pixel editing.

via Engadget|

#blackmagic-design #color-grading #davinci-resolve

technology1 month ago•9 min saved

Resolve 21 Brings Pro-Grade Photo Editing, But It Isn’t a Lightroom Replacement

DaVinci Resolve 21 adds a Photo page with native RAW editing and asset management, letting photographers work at source resolution up to 32K and access the full DaVinci color-grading toolset by switching to the Color page; it’s powerful and well-integrated with video workflows, but the workflow is complex and not yet a drop-in Lightroom replacement, with limited RAW support for some brands; the free version covers basics, while Resolve Studio adds AI masking and higher-end features.

via PetaPixel|

#color-grading #davinci-resolve #photo-editing

technology1 month ago•19 min saved

Premiere Pro Beta debuts a dedicated Color Mode to overhaul color work

Adobe Premiere Pro’s public beta adds a dedicated Color Mode—an editor-focused color workspace with its own monitor, new scopes, color management, and module-based controls for clip and sequence grading—replacing the Lumetri panel in this mode. It enables a non-node workflow, supports Mercury Transmit and third-party control surfaces, and will evolve with updates; a final ship date remains TBD, with learning resources from Adobe and color expert Alexis Van Hurkman available.

via ProVideo Coalition|

#adobe-premiere-pro #beta #color-grading

photography1 month ago•26 min saved

DaVinci Resolve 21 Unlocks Cinema-Quality Color for Still Photos (Free)

Blackmagic Design’s DaVinci Resolve 21 now supports still photos in its free version, bringing Hollywood-grade color tools, node-based editing, RAW photo support (Canon, Fujifilm, Nikon, Sony, ProRAW), tethering, and film-look effects to stills alongside video, with more advanced features in the paid Studio version.

via Digital Camera World|

#blackmagic-design #cinematic-look #color-grading

technology2 months ago•15 min saved

DaVinci Resolve Edges Out Final Cut Pro in a Deep Editor Showdown

DaVinci Resolve dominates in a side-by-side test with Final Cut Pro, offering a free version plus a feature-rich Studio edition, cross‑platform flexibility, advanced AI tools, deeper color grading via its node-based system, a full Fairlight audio suite, robust 360° VR support, strong collaboration, and expansive export options. Final Cut Pro remains easier to learn and tightly integrated on Apple hardware, with solid performance and ecosystem benefits, but Resolve edges ahead on AI capabilities, media management, audio, color work, and team workflow.

via PCMag|

#ai-features #color-grading #davinci-resolve

entertainment1 year ago•3 min saved

Jon M. Chu on 'Wicked': Realistic Color Grading to Enhance Oz's Authenticity

Director Jon M. Chu discusses the color grading approach for the film adaptation of 'Wicked,' aiming to create a realistic and immersive depiction of Oz, contrasting with the vibrant technicolor of the 1939 'The Wizard of Oz.' Despite some fan criticism over the film's desaturated look, Chu emphasizes the importance of portraying Oz as a tangible place to enhance the story's emotional stakes. The film has achieved significant box office success, marking the largest global opening for a non-sequel film this year.

via Deadline|

#box-office #color-grading #entertainment

entertainment1 year ago•2 min saved

Director Jon M. Chu Explains 'Wicked's' Realistic Color Palette

Director Jon M. Chu explains the muted color grading of the film adaptation of "Wicked," which contrasts with the traditionally vibrant depiction of Oz. Chu aimed to create a more realistic and immersive environment, emphasizing the land's authenticity and the characters' relationships with it. The desaturated look, enhanced by volumetric lighting, was a deliberate choice to convey a more grounded and less fantastical version of Oz, aligning with the film's narrative focus.

via Dark Horizons|

#color-grading #entertainment #film-adaptation

film1 year ago•3 min saved

Jon M. Chu on 'Wicked': Color Grading Brings Realism to Oz

Director Jon M. Chu discusses the color grading of the film adaptation of "Wicked," aiming to create a realistic portrayal of Oz to enhance the authenticity of the characters' relationships and stakes. Despite some criticism for its desaturated look compared to "The Wizard of Oz," Chu emphasizes the intention to present Oz as a tangible, lived-in world, contrasting with previous portrayals. The film, starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, has been well-received critically and commercially.

via Variety|

#color-grading #film #film-adaptation

technology2 years ago•5 min saved

"Exploring the Latest Features of DaVinci Resolve 19 by Blackmagic"

Blackmagic Design unveiled DaVinci Resolve 19 with AI-powered features for editing, color grading, and audio, along with new products including the Micro Color Panel for iPad, a 17K 65mm camera, and the Pyxis 6K cube camera. The new version introduces AI-powered motion tracking, color grading tools, and a Lightroom-like noise reduction system, while the Micro Color Panel offers enhanced control for iPad editing. Additionally, the Pyxis 6K camera and URSA Cine 12K and 17K models were announced, featuring high-resolution capabilities and advanced features.

via Engadget|

#ai-powered #blackmagic-design #camera

technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"Enhance Your Editing Workflow with Blackmagic Design's Resolve Micro Color Panel"

Blackmagic Design has announced the DaVinci Resolve Micro Color Panel, a more affordable color panel for DaVinci Resolve, available in May for $495 USD. It features high-quality trackballs, precision machined control knobs, navigation and transport keys, and connects via Bluetooth or USB-C. The portable model includes a mounting slot for an iPad Pro, an internal battery, and allows fluid, hands-on control over multiple parameters simultaneously, enabling faster and more creative color grading.

via Newsshooter|

#blackmagic-design #color-grading #davinci-resolve

filmmaking2 years ago•6 min saved

"Mastering Color Grading Techniques: A Beginner's Guide"

Color grading has been a crucial part of filmmaking since the early days of cinema, even in the black and white era. Understanding the basics of color grading, including color correction, color space, RAW vs. Log footage, and creative LUTs, is essential for filmmakers. Film Riot provides a comprehensive guide to help beginners and those in need of a refresher navigate the intricacies of color grading in 2022.

via No Film School|

#color-correction #color-grading #filmmaking