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Color Correction for Dance

Professional video production services

Technical color correction for consistent shot matching. — tailored for dance professionals.

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Our Process

Three steps to your perfect video

01

Color Analysis & References

We review all footage, identify exposure issues, and define the target color palette with mood references and LUT exploration.

Technical details
Waveform/vectorscope analysis in DaVinci Resolve, reference frame matching, dailies review.
02

Primary & Secondary Grading

Shot-by-shot color correction for consistency, then creative grading with power windows and secondary adjustments.

Technical details
DaVinci Resolve Studio with calibrated FSI monitor, node-based grading, custom LUT creation.
03

HDR & Final Master

Broadcast compliance check, HDR/SDR delivery, and export of custom LUTs for your future productions.

Technical details
Dolby Vision/HDR10 mastering, Rec.709 and Rec.2020 delivery, .cube LUT package for on-set reference.

Good to know

Every project includes a dedicated project manager and clear milestones with approval checkpoints.

All final deliverables are yours — full ownership and usage rights included with every project.

Why Dance Needs Color Correction

In the Dance sector, professional video content has become essential for standing out in a competitive market. Whether you need promotional material, training content, or brand storytelling, Color Correction delivers measurable results that transform how dance professionals communicate with their audience.

Specific Challenges for Dance

Dance video production demands technical understanding of movement — camera placement, lens choice, and editing rhythm must serve the choreography rather than impose an external visual language. Wide shots preserve the spatial composition that choreographers spend months refining, while close-ups reveal the emotional expression and physical detail (muscle tension, breath, fabric movement) that audiences in back rows never see. Camera movement must follow the dance's internal rhythm: tracking shots that match the tempo, crane moves that breathe with the musical phrasing, and cuts that land on musical accents. Floor-level perspectives and overhead angles provide viewpoints impossible from any theater seat. The lighting design of the original performance is a collaborator, not an obstacle — video lighting supplements rather than replaces the stage design. Audio recording must capture both the music and the physicality: footfalls, fabric sounds, and breath that give dance its human dimension. Distribution targets social media, dance company websites, and festival/competition submissions. Budgets range from 1,500-5,000 euros for studio capture to 5,000-15,000 euros for full production dance films.

Video Challenges in Dance

Documenting and Democratizing Art

Cultural institutions face the challenge of reaching audiences beyond their physical walls. 62% of museum visitors watch online content before visiting, and virtual exhibitions have become essential for global reach. Video must capture the visceral impact of art while respecting the artist's vision and the work's integrity.

From exhibition documentation to artist interviews, performance capture to educational content, cultural video requires sensitivity and technical excellence. Low-light gallery conditions, reflective surfaces, and the need to convey scale and texture all present unique production challenges.

Success Stories & Case Studies

Museum Virtual Exhibition

A contemporary art museum produced virtual tour videos of their flagship exhibition. Online viewership reached 2.8M (vs 180K physical visitors), international ticket sales increased 34% for subsequent exhibitions, and the museum's subscriber base grew 156%.

Key Benefits for Dance

Audience Expansion & Cultural Impact

Cultural video amplifies reach exponentially: virtual exhibition videos reach 15x more people than physical visits, artist interview series increase exhibition attendance by 34%, and educational art content builds long-term audience loyalty. Cultural institutions with active video channels report 45% higher membership renewal rates.

Our Color Correction Process

Color Grading Process

1. Color Analysis: We review all footage, identify exposure/white balance issues, and establish the target look with mood references and LUT exploration.

2. Primary Correction: Exposure normalization, white balance correction, and overall color balance across all shots for consistency.

3. Creative Grade: Scene-by-scene color grading to achieve the desired mood, with custom power windows, secondary corrections, and film emulation.

4. Final QC: Broadcast compliance check (if needed), HDR/SDR delivery, and export of custom LUTs for future use.

What Makes Color Correction Unique

Etalonnage (color finishing) is the final technical pass that ensures your graded footage meets broadcast, cinema, or streaming delivery standards. We verify gamut compliance, check for illegal colors, set peak white and black levels, apply trim passes for HDR-to-SDR conversion, and ensure consistency from the first shot to the last. This service typically follows creative grading and is essential for projects destined for TV broadcast (EBU R128 compliance), theatrical release (DCI spec), or platform delivery (Netflix, Amazon specs). Turnaround is 1-2 days for short-form, 3-5 days for features. We provide a QC report with every delivery.

What You Receive

You receive: color-graded master in ProRes/DPX, custom LUT package, before/after comparison frames, HDR and SDR versions, and color-consistent stills for marketing.

Technical Specifications

Software: DaVinci Resolve Studio, Baselight | Monitoring: FSI DM250, calibrated Rec.709/P3/Rec.2020 | Formats: ACES workflow, CDL, .cube LUT export | HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG

Getting Started with Color Correction for Dance

Ready to elevate your Dance brand with professional color correction? Our team combines deep industry expertise with advanced production techniques to deliver content that drives real results. Contact us for a free consultation and custom quote — no commitment required.

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Let's discuss your color correction needs for dance. Free consultation and custom quote — no commitment required.

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