OPEN CALL – COLOR GRADING WORKSHOP with Ahmed Abo El-Fadl

We are pleased to announce The Film and Video Coloring Workshop at Medrar Studio with Ahmed Abo El-Fadl.

The workshop aims to assist artists and colorists in their first experiences by providing the necessary education, advice, and support in a productive environment that enables them to experiment, learn, evaluate and improve the appearance of their final product.

The workshop starts on Tuesday, May 2, until Thursday, May 18, from 5 pm – 8 pm. Each participant will be granted two sessions to work on their projects individually at Medrar Studio.

Workshop Schedule:

Session 1:

● Introduction to the role of the colorist.

● Primary color grading.

Session 2:

● Secondary color Grading.

● Matching 2 Shots.

Session 3:

● Dissecting any film look.

● How to develop the look of your film.

● Color Harmony and color palette.

● Formats and codecs.

● Mastering.

Session 4:

● One-on-one sessions for each project.

Requirements for participation:

• Fill out in the application form: https://forms.gle/sEiEEqn18KSDZeTd9
• Experience in filmmaking is preferable but not mandatory.
• Working on a current project is preferable, but not mandatory.
• Each participant should bring a highly efficient personal laptop capable of running the final version of the Da Vinci Reserve program during the workshop. You can download the program from the following link: https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve/whatsnew
• Payment of the Workshop fee, 3,000 Egyptian pounds, at Madrar before Thursday, April 27.

• *The workshop fee can be paid in two installments (end of April + end of May). **The number is limited, provided that the number of workshop participants is a maximum of 6 participants

Deadline for submission on Wednesday 26 April

Accepted applicants will be notified via email.