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A colorist is more than software. Grading is an art, science, and business. We cover all three.

Book a remote private session with a veteran expert to work through technology issues, recharge your creative mind, or fill a niche gap in your knowledge.
Just let us know what you need to get out of your time and we will pair you with a specialist working colorist that can help.
Regular small-group classes – learn from working colorists and long-time experts online or in a classroom.
Choose your length and topic, ask questions and level-up fast.
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Private, intensive group courses designed exactly for your organisation’s needs.
We can design a several day or several week curriculum to give your students or employees a crash course in color – from color theory to film looks to technical skills.
Want to learn at your own speed?
Get a series of classes for on set price and work through the course in your own time.
Courses include DaVinci Resolve and HDR.
Got a question or a problem you just can’t figure out? Ask the expert!
Book a customised consultation with our team on anything from workflows and setting up a room to achieving a look or tackling a transcode problem
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We were the first colorist academy, formed in 2009 to help colorists across the world advance the craft – building on the pioneering work that’s already been done, instead of starting from scratch.
A colorist is more than software. Grading is an art, science, and business. We cover all three.
All instructors continue to work as well as teach, so training draws on current information and working experience.
We host collaboration & networking – virtually & through the world’s only global colorist mixers & summit. Alumni contact us for support and advice – for life.
We mentor you, and help you excel – through industry and class discounts; crucial updates; and adding you to a searchable database of certified colorists.
We keep classes small and guarantee one-on-one time. We offer individualized, interactive, collaborative learning that can be customized for projects or organizations.
We partner with the best and biggest manufacturers to bring you tech advancements first. Each instructor has a close partnership with a major supplier to keep you at the cutting-edge.
We’ve helped over 10,000 people advance their skills. We teach students, universities, film schools, post-production houses, broadcasters, studios, and national archives.
We’ve trained people to start out, to change career, to refresh advanced skills, to grasp new technology, to reach a new understanding of color theory, to unlock new wells of creativity.
Our classes accelerate learning, helping you improve exponentially, because researching alone can take you only so far.

“The Colorist Strategies course was great, the problem solving tips and tricks Kevin taught are extremely useful everyday, and gave me a new perspective on making great looking pictures.”
Joel Signer
Optimus
Chicago
joel@optimus.com
“Some great tips that have already given me better results, faster.”
Sven Brooks
UK
email@sbrooks.net
“Besides the jump start with Resolve, I appreciated the encouraging dialogue the class all shared about gear, clients, and career. In my experience, knowing where to get answers is more important then knowing the answer – and I feel we all have some insight to offer and share.”
Daniel Seeley
Colorist
New York
“Kevin’s colourist classes were very insightful. I learnt so many things about colour harmonies, designing grades and working with clients that other software specific courses won’t cover. I also loved all the international contacts I made with colourists from all over the world.”
Guido Schneider
“Perfect course for a deeper understanding of the color theory and a good methodology for approaching a grade. To get all kinds of tips and advice from Kevin Shaw… what a privilege.”
Christian Reitmeier
Canada
chris_g_r@me.com
“Warren’s class was a great learning experience for me, even though I’m an Online Editor / Colorist with over 13 years Broadcast TV experience. He has a wealth of knowledge and a great way of communicating concepts in an easy going and relaxed way. I highly recommend his courses!”
Ra-ey Saleh
Senior Online Editor / Colorist
Beyond Productions
Australia
ra_eysaleh@hotmail.com
“An excellent training program. This is a must to attend in the production and post-production world today!”
Settha Veerathunmanon
Film Instructor
Bangkok University
Thailand
“This class showed me an invaluable skill in teaching me to use color to further advance the story I am trying to tell. Amazing!”
Ben Sloan
Colorado, USA
bsloan@uccs.edu
“One of the best courses I’ve attended. Warren’s 25 years of experience lead to new ways of looking at problems creatively and provide practical guides to respond to different problems with enthusiasm and eagerness… you’ll be amazed by the results.”
Mark Song
Colorist
Singapore
“Kevin has given me the confidence to approach my passion with technical and artistic vision.”
Tim Hansen
UK
tim@wkds.co.nz
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