Secrets of color-grading in photography

If you want to improve your understanding of colors in photography watch this one-hour session with Joanna Kustra. This is a recording of a live webinar with Joanna Kustra on color theories, finding your own style, color-grading and applying that all in practice.
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--------- content of the video -------------
0:00 - About me
4:17 - Gear
6:24 - Color Psychology
9:26 - Color Harmony
22:33 - Color Management
30:02 - Color Relativity & other color phenomena
37:59 - Color Inspirations
42:24 - Tips how to achieve a harmony
50:08 - Before and After Examples of Color-grading
56:09 - Learn to achieve an Unique Color Style
58:52 - Iconic Portraits dissected
1:03:13 - Masterclass Ad
1:05:09 - Color-grading in Adobe Photoshop
Where to find a COLOR WHEEL links:
paletton.com
color.adobe.com/create/color-...
References and recommended literature:
The art of color - by Johannes Itten
Vision and art - by Margaret Livingstone
Interaction of color - by Josef Albers
Thanks to BenQ for making it possible

[@MrMalevolent86]

This is literally the best course I've ever seen on Color Theory and color harmony. Excellent.

[@joannakustra]

hehe. I haven't seen anything like that either :D That's why I did it! That's 15 years experience, testing, trying, exploring, failing... ect :) I am glad you enjoyed it!

[@JonathanClark99]

Joanna Kustra yes please do make some more (paid) online classes. I can translate these concepts back into film / da Vinci resolve

[@nikoladechkov525]

I couldn't agree more with you 🤘🏻

[@montfrederic9751]

Same brother, same!

[@mariekedegroot8105]

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[@RaviVazirani]

My left ear learned a lot today.

[@daisyninochka]

hahahaha

[@Symbiotix_Gamer]

lmao

[@chadslivestreamingreviews7733]

HAHAHAAHAHA

[@MissDre]

Lol - I thought it was just me! Fantastic tutorial though @Joanna Kustra. She does have a note in the intro to search for the "stereo" version, but this was very effective. I'll listen in stereo the 2nd/3rd... time around ;)

[@joannakustra]

sorry guys for the inconvenience ;/ I messed that up.

[@KeesGortPhotography]

Feels so weird being able to watch this for free!

[@joannakustra]

Thanks Kees. I do have a link for donation in the description :)

[@johnnyfilmz4774]

Facts 💯

[@joshfrackleton4564]

"I'm not a very technical person"... proceeds to give the most technical explanation of color theory the world's ever seen.

[@VickyLatorreArt]

I am 50 years old. Never had the funds to go to art school. After years of trying to understand colors on my own to move from my black and gray drawings, I gave up, until today. Thank you so very much for this video. Thanks for the hard work you put into creating this for us. Today I have decided to give it a try again thanks to you. I never thought that a video targeted at photography would help me understand color the way you have helped me understand. Thank you a million times. Your photography work is amazing by the way.

[@taylorfusion]

That’s an amazing come back story. Your Muse is back!

[@clobertube]

this is Pro-level training, Thank God for youtube and the utmost gratitude to the author for sharing this premium content.

[@joannakustra]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@RondaBirtha]

I’ve studied and taught color theory for decades. This is among the best delivery, content, and context I’ve experienced on the subject. Great job.

[@joannakustra]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ravirajans5762]

Seriously is this thing free. This is legendary. All her life experience, this is lit. Who cares about audio. I don't give a damn. This topic this is sensational. Miracles happen and she made me understand a little even though I'm a dumb head.

[@ThomasKobrick]

I'm going to watch this every morning until I can recite it back from heart. This is an unbelievably generous resource, and I echo other comments that it's the most organized and information-packed lesson on color theory and grading that I have ever seen. I literally choked up watching it as I feel like I've been given the keys to the palace. Thank you so much for sharing this!

[@luccascarvajal]

Funny I thought the same haha

[@wolfgangk1]

There was a TON of information. Now only is she a great teacher, she's also an equally awesome photographer.

[@xXHelsingGamingXx]

Hey I had the same idea :-)

[@stulora3172]

Finally! A video on colour grading that doesn't just say, "this is why you want teal and orange and here is how you do it". Thank you!!

[@joannakustra]

hahaha :D Glad it was helpful!

[@CedrianX]

This just sent me 😂😂😭😭

[@Tyler-rs5xh]

Phew, bit overwhelming watching this the first time. I have been doing photography casually for a couple years however haven’t really dived into theory at all. Every time you think you get descent at something, you find someone else that makes your knowledge look like a needle point, lol. Regardless, this is super well put together and thought out. Thank you for creating this.

[@sonnetxiii]

I've recently purchased two courses on colour theory/grading and ironically, this free KZbin video is by far the best...well done.

[@cinderellapoison]

My left ear now knows everything about the color grading. Thank you for a wonderful explanation.

[@cuspinho8813]

HAHAHAHAHAAA LMAO

[@EddyTheChump]

This was about 3 years of art school in roughly 120 minutes, absolutely fantastic content. Thank you so much

[@joannakustra]

Hahah, Thank you so Much for you comment! I wouldn’t know as I’ve never went to any art school 😜

[@hugay1]

I felt the same

[@AjalaKingsGreenstream]

This is the best free course on anything i have ever watched.

[@zhida1917]

The photographer looks good, has a good temperament, can talk, has a good voice, and the photos taken are beautiful and advanced

[@3Niloc]

Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 4:30 - Retouching Gear 6:30 - Psych of Color 9:30 - What is Color Harmony 18:00 - Color Weight 22:00 - Color Wheel 25:30 - Color Management 30:08 - Color Relativity 34:00 - Dominant vs Receding Color 38:00 - Color Inspiration 42:30 - Color Harmony Examples 49:21 - Tips on Color Harmony 50:09 - Color Grading 56:10 - Unique Color Style 1:05:10 - Color Grade Workshop

[@elmersbalm5219]

this should be pinned!

[@joannakustra]

@@elmersbalm5219 I did this in the description months ago, but no- one bothers to read it :D

[@joannakustra]

Thanks fo adding that. Did my Timestaps in the description were lacking something?

[@3Niloc]

@@joannakustra Wow, I totally missed those haha. For some reason the chapter functionality didn't show up on your video so I was assuming there weren't timestamps. They were not lacking at all, thank you for this great video!

[@elmersbalm5219]

@@joannakustra yep. I go through the description only if mentioned in the video or I need to check the published date. Thanks for sharing your techniques. It was inspiring.

[@johnbamouk3522]

I watched this entire video and did not even feel how that hour and 17 minutes passed..This is epic ..The most important is that now i know how much more i need to think..This was so much packed that it was more thennthe equivalent of 2 years watching other videos related to this topic..I am not a pro photographer ,it s just a late hobby and passion , i am a doctor and i felt myself like 25 years ago when we listened to the lectures of some famous proffessors in medicine..This was really very very powerful...I will watch this every week once for sure for several months for sure because i know the impact and the power it can give..I edited my photos by taste and intuition and spent hours to color grade one photo and could not understand why sometimes in 20 minutes everything looks superb and sometimes after hours and hours nothing works..Knowledge and science are very important things in photography and i feel it needs very serious study to achieve that and more i feel that s the easy part and then comes the hardest having your own style the feel and the art which is something you can never learn either you have it in your genes or not..Thank you for this fascinating information given in under 80 minutes..Instantly subscribed for sure..By the way i ve seen a series of one photo from the examples in a facebook group if not mistaken learn to light and i was instantly captivated cause i ve never seen so much powerful photos in that group before it felt the photos in my bones , that s how colors can impact our nervous system..Thank you again...

[@joannakustra]

Wow, John thanks so much for your positive feedback, It means A LOT to me! And I am very glad you found this helpful. It's been about 15 years I've been thinking about this topic, and people constantly asking me "WHY I am choosing specific color sets" and me answering them - "because it feels right" wasn't good enough. And perhaps I found some rule which has always been in front of our eyes - painters are taught these things at school but apparently us photographers not. Anyway, Thank you! :)

[@tims.2832]

Holy... this has tremendous density of good advice. Of course I heard about color wheels and color spaces before, but for the first time I understand why I should listen. And so much collateral advice, e. g. "don´t expose you eyes to mediocre color choices", which is basically "learn from the best" and resonates with my experience (for all kind of things). Thanks for sharing

[@labanksphotography5374]

your video changed my entire perspective on color and color harmony. thank you.

[@MrFreakydeakydutch]

My left ear loves this video

[@Khaos768]

I can't believe I'm getting all this valuable information for free!!!! And in such a beautiful presentation! Thank you so much!!!!

[@joannakustra]

You are so welcome!

[@JayZarkoosh]

I studied art for four years and I didn’t get the knowledge I get it from this lecture. Thanks Joanna

[@Ashraf-jn6vi]

I don't know if it's just me, but I get the sense that you're not just a teacher or a professional who shares a few tips and keeps the rest to yourself. You seem more like a mother who generously imparts all her knowledge to her children without hesitation or selfishness. Sometimes when I see people like you, I wonder, "How have you managed to survive?" Because unfortunately, kind-hearted people like you can be taken advantage of by others. MANY THANKS IF YOU ARE STILL SURVIVE

[@ride-time]

That was the best explanation of colour theory I've ever heard. I spent years at university and paid thousands of dollars to receive some muddled disjointed teaching only to find the best lesson ever offered for free on KZbin. Thanks so much for all your effort in preparing this!

[@joannakustra]

Hahaha! You’re welcome! Hopefully a good Karma will come back to me at some point for doing and sharing this for free 🙊🙈♥️

[@filip5154]

I can't believe this is for free. I didn't get into film schools because every single one of them has been rejecting me over 3 years now. This course is as close as i will propably ever get to university. Thank you so much for this.

[@castielvargastv7931]

You are right colors are 100% personal. I love cold colors and always feel like it looks wrong when i see warm end yellow pictures.

[@manumathew2744]

This is the! Most appropriate free video available in KZbin so far in terms of colours. I watch it every now and then to memorise it. Quite in depth video about colour. You are very generous to share this with us. Thanks a lot. Appreciate it.

[@KeesGortPhotography]

It feels insane that we can watch this for free. Incredible webinar!

[@lexindigital]

This is the GOD level of presentations. Opened my eyes yesterday, watching it for a second time now. Its nice to see that instinctively some of the things I was doing with colours, especially workflow in photoshop - it was almost the same! Time to step the game up. THANK YOU! This was priceless. Best accidental find on KZbin to date!

[@gregwaugh8069]

Joanna Kustra is the Queen of color. Such a deep understanding. I am colorblind but I still get it.

[@karikaru]

This is the kind of video I need to relisten to once a month for a year. So much excellent information but balanced well between theory and application. I've been editing my own photos for 10 years and generally just move the sliders around until I get a pleasing look and often being frustrated when nothing seems to work. This video was like a light coming on in my head, and I feel I will be up half the night in Lightroom going back through old photos.

[@wolfgangk1]

THANK YOU. I have been a photographer for over 30yrs and feel like a novice after watching your video. I feel like I won the lottery. THANK YOU.

[@joannakustra]

Wow, what a compliment! Thank you for such a lovely feedback!

[@wolfitgood]

Thank you!!! I have been studying color theory for months and this is absolutely amazing. Your knowledge, examples, teaching- Amazing! Best Ive found!!

[@jathyadharmasena988]

Best lecture I've seen on youtube on photograpy. Killed many myths and doubts I had about photogphy and editing. This is truly a valuable webinar. It talks about art and pshchology than the tecnicalities of photograpy, which many others are more obsessed with. I think this is one of the first principles one should have right before producing media or content. Hate the ppl who complain about minor matters. Should be thankful for making this available.

[@sakan92]

The quality of this course is beyond perfect. You cover so much. A masterclass.

[@capchaweddings]

I don't know how many times I'll have to rewatch to make sense of all of this. So informative! Nothing less than a paid course

[@joannakustra]

thanks, I am very glad it was helpful ❤️🙏❤️ I did it totally pro-bono, so if you feel you benefited from my work and would like support me I am giving that option in the description :)

[@innervs]

This is unreal. Absolutely the BEST color guide I've ever seen or paid for online or in person. The Best.

[@RuelAmbat]

This is a lot to digest. But this is definitely a gem for photographers who are trying to understand the science of colors like myself. Thank you so much!

[@glenfouche1593]

In all my years of photography, this is the best explanation of colour I have ever seen. I am so appreciative of the effort to produce such a overwhelming and interesting discussion..

[@SteveGouldChewy]

This is a brilliant tutorial. I suggest breaking into clips and linking back to this full tutorial as the length is not conducive to clicks. An absolutely fantastic breakdown. I will be watching this many times. Thanks for your content.

[@joannakustra]

Great suggestion! thank you! I am totally new to this whole youtube thing and posting online ;)

[@kimginnerup5819]

This is by far the best hour I have spent in a long time. I think I need to see this several times to comprehend it all.

[@sharbed]

I never comment below a video, but with you... I just want to say THANK YOU! Thank you to explain in such clear and simple way the world of colors! After so many years, YOU HAVE CLEARED OUT SO MANY DOUBTS! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

[@i3aluchi]

I thought I understood colour, but this video opened my eyes to a new world! Thank you, Joanna, for this outstanding video. I appreciate the huge amount of effort you put into making such a masterpiece.

[@Dimasphotographer]

Whoa... You just blew my mind with your principles and context, so far the best content I’ve seen in years here !

[@patrickmak3268]

One of the best tutorial I have seen and I don't believe that it's totally free on KZbin. Very inspiring! And Joanna Kustra's works are just awesome!

[@joannakustra]

You are so welcome! and thank you for stopping by!

[@yangarza]

I keep coming back to this every couple months - incredible work, thank you so much!

[@theneativeshub2922]

Honestly, I have downloaded this video and saved it in a very secure place, this is the most advanced level of education one could get on the internet either you're an artist, photographer, or filmmaker. I have learned a lot from this video and am going to watch this every day. This takes you from a beginner to an advanced expert. And thank you for the tips and equipment you're a lifesaver. Is there a digital version of this seminar if you have where can get it I would like to have a printed copy and read it also every day, mostly the photos and the variations.

[@101Mastersword]

This is very extensive. I haven't seen information of this caliber in color ever before, and I certainly didn't think I'd find it free. Thank you for the knowledge 🙏

[@WheresNaldo]

God bless you, Joanna. I cannot thank you enough for your generosity and time. I've learned more about color in one hour then I have in the last 8 years. This is indeed the most professional, and comprehensive lesson on color grading and color theory. I will be watching it again a few more times. I will also be donating!

[@jazminekravitz5941]

Newbie photographer here and my mind is BLOWN! I am so amazed of all that I've learned and will surely need to watch it a few more times! I am excited to plan ahead for future creative shoots!

[@joannakustra]

I am glad you found it useful! Enjoy your photography journey!

[@Batteristafoto]

I find myself watching this video over and over! You have done such a great job on this. I am grateful

[@andreasgrabinski2286]

I am fascinated and realy exhausted now...so much I didn‘t know, didn’t realize. I have to come back over and over again to learn. Meanwhile I gave thumbs up No. 10.000, a real pleasure for me to watch and give...

[@shuneelkhadgi2420]

The best tutorial found on Color Grading. Theory and Practical explained fantastic way. Thank You

[@joannakustra]

Wow, thanks!

[@shuneelkhadgi3020]

​@@joannakustra You are genius, love from Nepal

[@ugomuin9684]

Joanna, Thank you for your insight. Wonderfully presented, clear, concise and to the point. I have been trying to get my head around colour harmonies for a while and this as helped so much.

[@xodiqty6866]

I feel blessed for discovering this tutorial, I haven't gotten enough of it. Thank you Joanna ❤

[@VincentAnzalone]

I've been shooting for 8 or so years (not portraits) but this is the first time I've heard of color harmony. This opens up an entirely new way of thinking about taking pictures. Thank you so much! I hope you do more videos because the quality of information is top knotch. 🤓📸

[@fotoflorian]

Absolutely the BEST color theory video/ course I've ever come across. I learned more in one hour from you than I ever learned in school. This clip is an absolute MUST for everyone, regardless if you're an artist or not.

[@joannakustra]

Wow, thanks a LOT!

[@praveenpillayfilms]

Thank you so much. This is something I have been searching for years.

[@KirstenSonntagphoto]

This is what I needed to understand and see why a photo is gorgeous in color and what mine is missing. Best color video I've came across

[@memoriesnow5334]

best webinar better than film school or photography institution. loved it thank you ❤

[@abstractpixels6769]

hello, joanna! I hope you are doing well, just wanted to say I had fun watching this webinar, it was full of advance knowledge and you explained everything very nicely, there are tons of tutorials online and I wasn't sure which one to buy but now thanks to you almost all of my doubts are crystal clear, I recently checked your Instagram and I must say your work is absolutely phenomenal, all the pictures are so eye-pleasing and I'm so glad that I came across your channel, looking forward to seeing what you come up with next, thank you so much for keeping this webinar public and free for everyone, keep it up! and wish you good luck for your bright future.

[@joannakustra]

Thanks sooo much for such a wonderful feedback! 🙏❤️🙏

[@ultimategolfarchives4746]

It's mind-blowing to look at you work at the end. Best tuto ever ❤

[@glade_maker]

This workshop is just fantastic!! Thank you so much for letting us peak into your eyes and brains!!

[@tyacord253]

I can't believe this is free. you are a master of you craft

[@ktphoto3051]

This content is amazing - I learned more in an hour than in months and years of self study. Well done and thank you so much for making it free on KZbin

[@raywatson2036]

Thanks for the great video. So much packed into it I think I'll need to watch it a dozen times to grasp the information in it. Amazing

[@khanyawar]

This is hands down the most comprehensive video on Color grading. Thanks a ton !

[@visitasvirtuales3606]

Love it. Still have to watch all of it, but this is the best video on color theory and grading I have seen up to now, from theory to how to set up the monitors etc Excellent. Thank You.

[@zanelevundla5829]

Wow! Im super blown away, i literally just stumbled on this and its the best 1 h I have ever spent in my life thank you Joanna

[@IlyaSpektor]

So glad I watched, this just took my knowledge to another level! Thank you Joanna for putting this together and sharing this with everyone.

[@alinstarrcreates]

Thank you very much for this seminar!! It was amazing!

[@LedimLPMore]

One tip about the missing audio from the right side: On most phones, you can enable mono audio in the accessibility settings. Then you can hear it normally.

[@CassidyHansen]

Thank you!!! Such a relief :)

[@laurasmithjes3985]

This is amazing.... Excellent. Far out the best I have seen until now. Thank you so much!

[@TomKiteman]

This is so amazing! thank you so much! This course puts all the others to sleep! Incredible!

[@Atris230]

One of the best webinars I’ve watched on this topic. Thank you! I really love your aesthetics in photography.

[@wsdpro5635]

omg, and this is free of charge? This is simply the best video about colour explaining every aspect, this is almost like a science. It could be hard to understand because it is so complex, but I still can not believe, it is free of charge. Thank you so much, I am immediately following you and all your work.

[@jafetbatalla4863]

I absolutely love this video. I see now colors in a different way. You definitely have changed my life. I've been even dreaming about the color wheel. I am very very excited.

[@goldfinch2283]

Simply amazing! Your knowledge, combined with your teaching style is second to none. Thank you for posting this amazing tutorial.

[@gnl5913]

I love this video! It never too flatters to praises it! Thank you!

[@cristianmihai4818]

You deserve a NOBEL prize for this.... greetings from Bucharest.

[@josephsy]

Absolutely mindblowing. Thank you for putting this seminar together.

[@harrisonfalk82]

Wow. Best, most comprehensive color tutorial I've seen. Thank you!

[@RuwanPereraLK]

Thank you so much for this, one of the best tutorials i have ever watched, thank you for sharing everything you know :)

[@Terra.Angelova]

Can't believe that this is a free course. Golden information! Thank you!

[@felixdesrochers7072]

My left ear really enjoyed this tutorial

[@alejandrogillick6788]

Un grand merci pour ce cours Joanna !

[@jorgevenegas3613]

Definitely changed my complete perspective of colors. What an incredible video, worth watching every single second. Thank you :)

[@kaibranss]

By far the best video on color I have seen. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@CloneDaddy]

I go through life waiting for the right people to learn from. I have watched many videos like this, and learnt many things here and there, but your video managed to get *all* those things to sink in. I have never been into fashion photography, but I like your work because they are more like portraiture, and I love what you do with colours. I will learn to use the colour wheel more in my work from now on. Thank you for this, Joanna. I feel it will prove to be an invaluable resource for me in future.

[@sirekay4292]

This video has been amazing. Thank you very much Joanna Kustra!!!

[@fallentine_]

Thanks for summarizing you knowledge so succinctly. Really appreciate that!

[@joepverhaeg]

I wanted to understand this for years but didn't find any good video for it. It's all Hollywood style with 3 clicks in Lightroom. This video is amazing and I'm learning like I'm in school! Lovin' it. Now I have to watch it a second time, because it's a lot of information you share and than bring it in practice. I'm eager to do this, and bring my photography to the next level! Thank you very much!

[@shahramakshay6427]

Thank you so much Joanna This is the best video that I have ever seen about color-grading .

[@FedericoS8]

Jo I casually discovered this tutorial and I'm absolutely amazed. Many many thanks. You are great

[@surmelita]

I keep coming back to this video over and over again. So informative and the pictures are so beautiful! Thank you for your work, it’s very helpful! 🙏

[@ArmandoCarrera-ed3ps]

Best class I have ever seen on color theory!

[@juanpablohurtadolopez6986]

This video opened my eyes to a whole new world. Thanks a lot!

[@bigkeptsecret]

Amazing. So many gems in one video. Thank you!

[@FutbolDrones]

Amazing presentation. You rock. My thinking about color has been revolutionized! TY Joanna