Production Blog: Color Grading

Hello everyone! Welcome back to the blog! Yesterday's blog spoke on the filming of the final scenes of our film. Today I will speak on the editing and color grading of the film! Today I will delve deep into the long process of color grading, marking the final stages of our film's post-production. Color grading played a huge role in conveying the emotional arc of our story. I embarked on this process with a clear vision, to use color to reflect the shifting emotions and dynamics of our protagonist. The initial scenes, characterized by a dominant blue hue, were intentionally graded to evoke a sense of melancholy and struggle. This choice wasn't merely aesthetic; it was symbolic, mirroring the protagonist's initial despair and challenges. As our narrative progressed, particularly through the training sequences, we gradually shifted the color palette. The transition from the cooler, subdued tones to a brighter, more vibrant spectrum was planned to symbolize hope and confidence. This shift wasn't abrupt but rather a subtle progression, mirroring the protagonist's journey from despair to confidence. It was essential for us to ensure that the visual tone of the film evolved along with the story, reinforcing the theme of overcoming adversity.When it came to integrating the boxing scenes I spoke on yesterday, into our already edited narrative, our approach was both deliberate and thoughtful. Having filmed these important scenes,  all while ensuring a variety of angles and shots to capture the intensity of the boxing ring, I was faced with the challenge of seamlessly incorporating them into our film. The addition of these scenes was not merely about placing them within the timeline. It was about enhancing the stories narrative in a way that didn't disrupt the overall flow of the film. To do this, I utilized an L cut during the interview scenes. Having the interview audio overlap into the boxing scenes. Doing this made the film progress smoothly all the while, shaving a couple seconds off of the video. Additionally, since most of the videos were filmed in different lighting, color grading was essential for seamlessly transitioning between them. Meticulously adjusting the grading to ensure the cuts between videos didn't seem unnatural or fake was a long process, but it ended up being worth it. Thats it for todays blog! Thank you for tuning in, and I hope to see you again tomorrow for the next one!