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Color Grading Academy
Stop guessing with sliders. Master the science and craft from person who trains the studios. With AI knowledge bot, real-world projects, and the world's only Master's Certificate in color grading.
The colorist's gap
None of them teach you to see.
YouTube has more grading content than ever. It teaches you buttons. It teaches you looks. It never teaches you why those looks work — or what to do when they don't.
No feedback on your eye.
No one checking your shot-to-shot logic. No way to know if you're actually improving — or just memorizing presets.
Real footage. Real evaluation.
Structured curriculum from the person who trains the studios. You grade it, submit it, and get evaluated. You always know exactly where you stand.
Take the 60-second quizChoose how you learn
Start free. Subscribe for depth. Add projects for real-world experience. Apply for the year that changes everything.
The four courses that build a colorist's eye. Free, forever.
No credit card required
Two structured tracks. Ten courses. New content monthly.
Cancel anytime · 7-day refund
Grade alongside Dado. See how it's done, then do it yourself.
Pay-per-project
A year-long mentorship that changes the trajectory.
Limited spots · Application required
Your path is unique
Every colorist's journey is different. Your background, your goals, your pace — they all shape how you should learn. In 60 seconds, we'll map out a personalized plan that meets you exactly where you are.
Answer a few quick questions about your experience level, the tools you use, and where you want to go. We'll send you a custom PDF with your recommended courses, the order to take them, and a timeline that fits your schedule.
Why CGA
Every detail of CGA is shaped by what it actually takes to become a professional colorist — not by what's easy to teach.
Every project is graded from raw camera files — features, commercials, music videos. Not stock plates, not synthetic gradients.
Submit your grade and receive a written critique on intent, technique, and shot-to-shot logic — not a score, a session note.
Color spaces, transforms, scopes, perception. The fundamentals that survive every software update and every new monitor.
Learn AI color grading from the people building the tools. Not prompt tricks — real workflows grounded in color science that make you faster, sharper, and future-proof.
Designed and taught by Dado Valentic — feature films, series, global commercials. The same drills he ran in his own room.
Free courses to start. Subscription for depth. Projects for portfolio. Master's for the year that changes the trajectory.
The AI Advantage
The people building AI color grading tools are now teaching you how to use them. Not theory about what AI might do someday — practical workflows you can use on your next project, grounded in the deep color science that makes them actually work.
Your first taste of AI color grading. Three days, real footage, real AI tools — experience what's possible and see how much faster and better your grades can be. No cost, no commitment.
Go deeper. Master professional AI-powered grading workflows that make you faster and more consistent — without losing creative control. Built on real color science, not prompt tricks.
From commercial content to short films — learn end-to-end AI-assisted production guided by someone who understands both the craft and the technology.
Most AI courses teach you buttons in tools that change every month.
We teach you the science underneath — so you stay ahead no matter what changes next.
FREE • NO CREDIT CARD
Everything you need to build a colorist's eye — from grading fundamentals to your first AI-assisted grade. No credit card, no expiration.
Beginner to advanced, structured as a path — not a content library.
Four courses that turn the free foundations into a working colorist's technique. Take them in order, or jump to what you need.
Six courses for working colorists ready to go deep — film emulation, perception, AI workflows, and tool-building inside Resolve.
Projects
Each project ships with raw footage, a session recording from Dado, and an evaluation. Your finished grade is yours to keep — and your reel.
90-minute session recording. Every decision, every change of mind, every walk-back.
Open the same LOG originals in your own software. Build your version of the look.
Render and upload. A working colorist returns a written critique within five business days.
The footage stays yours. So does the grade. So does the credit on the card.
Master's Program · By Application
A mentorship for colorists who've taught themselves long enough. Direct supervision from Dado Valentic. Limited to 30 seats per cohort.
Phase 01 · Weeks 1-8
Phase 02 · Weeks 9-20
Phase 03 · Weeks 21-36
Phase 04 · Weeks 37-48
From the colorists who train here
There are many ways how to approach Color Grading. The main difference between Dado's way of teaching and other is that he teaches the real way to work by giving plenty of practical examples and that makes all the difference.
I wanted to take the opportunity to say what a pleasure it was to meet all of you. The course itself was absolutely satisfying but, as Dado predicted, it was an added bonus to spend a couple of days with such a lovely bunch of talented people.
I loved that Dado is one of us, a colorist, who then made tools for us to use knowing how we approach our jobs. It really felt like he just wanted to share his knowledge with everyone. I really can't say enough about this class!
This is now my third remote course and I have to say it keeps getting better, and it's an absolute pleasure. I've learned so much and have become more confident in my process and grades.
Dado is such a likable teacher and he really guides you through the processes so that you understand every step. As a senior colourist attending the class, it was not just a refresher course, but also gave me motivation to try alternative methods and approaches.
Before I got this course, I've not had any knowledge about Commercial grading. Now I'm more confident and already use all of the techniques you gave us, and the result is unbelievable!
I have tried many online courses, but this is the best. No one teaches at such a professional level. You're great.
The course was very well structured and still individual so I got a lot of information about color management for special use cases.
There are many ways how to approach Color Grading. The main difference between Dado's way of teaching and other is that he teaches the real way to work by giving plenty of practical examples and that makes all the difference.
I wanted to take the opportunity to say what a pleasure it was to meet all of you. The course itself was absolutely satisfying but, as Dado predicted, it was an added bonus to spend a couple of days with such a lovely bunch of talented people.
I loved that Dado is one of us, a colorist, who then made tools for us to use knowing how we approach our jobs. It really felt like he just wanted to share his knowledge with everyone. I really can't say enough about this class!
This is now my third remote course and I have to say it keeps getting better, and it's an absolute pleasure. I've learned so much and have become more confident in my process and grades.
Dado is such a likable teacher and he really guides you through the processes so that you understand every step. As a senior colourist attending the class, it was not just a refresher course, but also gave me motivation to try alternative methods and approaches.
Before I got this course, I've not had any knowledge about Commercial grading. Now I'm more confident and already use all of the techniques you gave us, and the result is unbelievable!
I have tried many online courses, but this is the best. No one teaches at such a professional level. You're great.
The course was very well structured and still individual so I got a lot of information about color management for special use cases.
Start where you are
Four free courses. A 60-second quiz to find the right path. Or jump straight into your first project.
No credit card · 4 free courses · 7-day refund on subscription
