The Five Star Formula: A Color Grading Masterclass

Clean, Cinematic, Straight To The Point

WITH THE PROPER TRAINING...

TAKE THE GUESSWORK OUT OF COLOR GRADING AND START CREATING FOOTAGE THAT BOOKS CLIENTS

Unlock the power of professional color grading.  This masterclass teaches you how to take flat footage and turn it into clean, cinematic visuals with confidence, using the same tools and techniques I use every day.

INTRODUCING

THE FIVE-STAR FORMULA

The ultimate course for creators who want to master cinematic color grading in DaVinci Resolve.

 

If you want to stand out in today’s content-heavy world, your visuals can’t just be “good” — they have to be clean, consistent, and cinematic

INCLUDED WITH THIS MASTERCLASS:

    • My Custom Five Star Node Tree

    • Balance skin tones, exposure, and contrast like a true colorist

    • Use DaVinci Wide Gamut and properly transform it to Rec.709

    • Get hands-on with Dehancer, PowerGrades, and advanced tools like DCTLs

    • Create both natural commercial looks and bold creative styles

    • Read and apply scopes (waveform, vectorscope) with confidence

    • Apply full grades across multiple clips using groups, shared nodes, and ripple node changes

    • Access the exclusive Five Star community support

COURSE LESSONS

Getting Started

  • Course Overview, Downloads, and Five Star Community

  • Adjust Monitor

Color Science & Workflow

  • Color Management Setup — DWG + Rec.709-A

  • DWG vs. Rec.709 + LUT Settings

  • What Are Nodes?

  • Parallel Nodes – Your Secret Weapon for Control

  • The Outside Node

  • Working Smart in Resolve

Primary Corrections

  • ARRI to Sony, Color Space Transform & White Balance Correction

  • Balancing Your Image

  • Using the Waveform Scope to Balance Footage

  • The Contrast Node

Secondary Corrections

  • The Beauty Node – Skin Softening the Right Way

  • Hue Twist & Hue Bend – Advanced Hue Control with DCTLs (MonoNodes Required)

  • Color Shaper – Advanced Saturation and Density Control (MonoNodes Required)

  • Bending Hues with Color Vectors + Fine-Tuning with Color Slice

  • Using the Vectorscope to Check Color Strength and Skin Tones

  • Using Power Windows & IntelliTrack for Precision Grading

  • Final Touches – Dehancer → CST to Rec.709 → Sharpening

  • Final Nodes – Texture Pop & Dehancer Grain + Halation

Real-World Grading

  • Real-Time Color Grading – Outdoor Football Clip

  • Real-Time Color Grading – Indoor Football Clip

  • Real-Time Color Grading – Editing Female Outside

  • Real-Time Color Grading – Editing Female Inside

  • Real-Time Color Grading – Editing Multiple Football Clips

  • Real-Time Color Grading – Basketball Indoor

  • Real-Time Color Grading – Music Video Warehouse

  • Real-Time Color Grading – Music Video Blue Tint Look

THE FIVE STAR COMMUNITY

 
 

When you enroll in Frame by Frame: The Art of Sports Cinematography, you will also receive exclusive access to our vibrant community of passionate filmmakers and sports videographers. This community is designed to foster collaboration, learning, and growth. Here’s how you can access it for free:

    • Network with Like-Minded Creators: Connect with fellow cinematographers, editors, and industry professionals who share your passion for sports filmmaking. Collaborate, share ideas, and build lasting relationships to help you grow your business and craft.

    • Internship and Job Opportunities: Tap into exclusive opportunities for internships and professional growth. Whether you're looking for experience or scouting talent for your own projects, the community is a great place to make valuable connections.

    • Live Webinars: Attend live webinars with industry experts, where you can ask questions, gain insight into advanced techniques, and stay up-to-date with the latest trends in sports cinematography.

    • Behind-the-Scenes of Real Shoots: Watch behind-the-scenes footage of real sports shoots, giving you an inside look at the process, tips, and tricks of professional cinematographers in action.

    • New Tutorials and Tips: Access new videos, tutorials, and tips uploaded regularly to keep your skills sharp and your knowledge fresh. Whether it's advanced editing techniques or new camera gear recommendations, there's always something new to learn.

    By joining the community, you're not just learning from the course—you're immersing yourself in a network that will continue to support you as you build your career in sports videography.

 

GET INSTANT ACCESS TO

THE FIVE STAR FORMULA

MASTERCLASS

$75

  • 24 + Custom Color Grading Lessons
  • Five Star Node Tree
  • Access To Five-Star Community
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