A Free Mini-Course on Color Grading with Render Raw

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This short and practical mini-course shows you how to use Render Raw, a commercial Blender add-on that gives you a unified color grading panel — a bit like what you'd see in Lightroom or DaVinci Resolve, but built directly into Blender.

Struggling to make your renders look cinematic? This tutorial shows you how to take your raw render and turn it into a visually striking final image — using pro color grading techniques.

Grab a limited-time 10% discount on Render Raw with our special coupon code 'rawshrimp' (affiliate link)! 🦐

👉 The course itself doesn’t cost you anything (that is, get it for $0 or donate $2 💖, $3 💖💖, or $5 💖💖💖 via the tiers, to help us restock our coffee supplies).

Join 20,000+ people already enrolled in our ‘cinematic 3d’ courses (aka our awesome Shrimps community!). 🦐

What you’ll learn

In this 90-minute crash course on color grading with Render Raw, you will learn:

• How to use Render Raw

How to use this powerful commercial add-on by Jonathan Lampel and what each panel does, so you can navigate the UI like a pro.

• Color Grading in Practice

A hands-on color grading session: we’ll take 7 different CGI shots and transform them in Render Raw — building the cinematic mood, layer by layer.

Not only 'how', but 'why' as well (because let’s be honest, there’s nothing more frustrating than a tutorial that shows what to do without ever explaining why).

• Raw-Like Workflow in Blender

What the hell 'raw' means in Render Raw and how to think like a colorist inside Blender — using the full luminosity range of your Cycles and Eevee renders in the way it was meant to be used.

Instructor

Hi, I’m Gleb Alexandrov from Creative Shrimp — I make stuff in Blender and sometimes talk too much about light.

Together with Aidy Burrows we run a YouTube channel with 231,000 subscribers, where we talk about lighting, rendering, and the weird joys of 3D art. You might know me from the Blender to DaVinci Resolve color correction course, which has been downloaded over 15,000 times and received 380 five-star ratings (about 99%, which is pretty wild).

This mini-course is a smaller, focused follow-up — a way to get into color grading in Blender with the Render Raw add-on.

Hope you find it useful.

Cleaner Color Grading for Blender

Whether you're aiming for subtle adjustments or cinematic color grading, the workflow stays clean and creative - with the unified colorists' panel inspired by DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Lightroom and other professional color correction suites.

Demo Files

All the demo renders are available for free download (as OpenEXRs), so you can easily follow along and create the exactly same grades using Render Raw.

Unlock the Hidden Beauty of Your Renders

Color is powerful — even if your render already looks good, it’s the color grading pass that makes people stop and say, “Whoa, that’s juicy.”

Hopefully, this overview helps you unlock that hidden beauty in your own renders — and maybe even makes people go “wow” too.

Or at the very least… makes them pause for a moment and enjoy the silence.

Requirements

Difficulty: Beginner

Good news: This Blender color grading course doesn't require any specific prior knowledge, so feel free to enroll!

Key Requirement: A paid copy of the Render Raw Blender add-on.

If you're unsure about the add-on, you'll still get lots of cool useful tips on color grading, and probably appreciate what some of those extra tools that colorists use actually are and why the addon comes in so handy for Blender users.

Render Raw on Superhive ($)

Render Raw is a commercial add-on for Blender that provides a simple yet powerful interface for perfecting colors in Blender.

Grab a limited-time 10% discount on Render Raw with our special coupon code 'rawshrimp' (affiliate link)!

Get in touch

We love talking to people, so feel free to ask any questions or just say hi.

🦐 Website: https://www.creativeshrimp.com/

🔥 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GlebAlexandrov

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What Students Say

“I have to say, the quality of this course is incredible! The course goes through everything you need to know in a very clear way. I didn’t feel overwhelmed by information at all, it all was taught very well. That wasn’t all that was taught though. Not only were we taught how to use the addon, but we were taught the reasoning behind adjustments and how to use it creatively, as well as us being given a few examples as demonstration, which I personally really appreciate.

For those who are not unlike myself and aren’t really sure whether they want to get the addon, the course is still very useful for general colour grading and compositing, which is always useful. It wasn’t base level explanations either, it was extremely in depth. And as per usual for the incredible Creative Shrimp team, it was very easy to understand.

I definitely recommend this addon to anyone, whether they plan on using this addon or not, it’s definitely worth it!”

Youtube⠀

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“This mini-course is a killer intro to the creative power of Render Raw. Gleb breaks down not just the 'How's, but the oh-so-important 'Why's—so you walk away knowing exactly what to do and when to do it. With precision and humor, he walks you through seven different image scenarios, explaining his thought process in real time, which really helps it all click.

Render Raw gives pro's the fine-grain control they want, while still delivering instant gratification for beginners—no complex node juggling required. Just like the color harmonies you’ll learn about… the addon and this course? Way better together.”

Instagram

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“This course is good. Whether the addon was bought or not, the information about colours, colour grading, links and understanding with theory, other programs is clear. The purpose of this addon is also well explained and makes production easier. The examples are good to follow along and the depth is appropriate for those new and to those who already have some knowledge.

Definitely go through it and be persuaded!”

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“Color management and color theory are both highly complex and nuanced topics.

Numerous in-depth publications have already been written on the subject, offering a wealth of knowledge for those willing to dive deeper. The course by Creative Shrimp presents the foundational concepts in a clear and accessible way, making it an excellent starting point for beginners.

As for the Render RAW add-on, I believe it’s a very capable tool—particularly for artists looking to use Blender as an all-in-one solution. It’s especially effective for adding an extra layer of detail and polish to your renders.”

Youtube, Cgflux Studio

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“The first thing I thought while following the videos is that this mini-course is the perfect companion to Freemium: Blender to Resolve. The quality of the material produced by the folks at Creative Shrimp is always top-notch, whether it’s an in-depth look at an add-on or an extensive course, there’s no risk. Gleb’s measured and warm voice and crystal-clear explanations are worth more than any words.”

Instagram, Artstation, Youtube

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“They did it again! I was expecting a simple add-on tutorial explaining what the sliders do, but instead, I got an insightful colour grading course packed with tricks and theory for grading in Blender.”

Lab76

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“While I still prefer Resolve’s color wheels for fine-tuning, the built-in ones in Render Raw are more than capable. Overall, this addon is an outstanding solution for in-Blender color grading. It replaces the need for external compositing tools and puts high-end color control right at your fingertips.

The training Creative Shrimp provided meets the level we're accustomed to over the years!”

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“Another hit course from Creative Shrimp! In less than 2 hours, I was able to get acquainted with color grading and go from theory to practice. Keep them coming!”

Itch.io

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F.A.Q.:

Is the Render Raw add-on required for this Blender color grading course?
Yes, owning Render Raw is recommended as this course specifically teaches color grading using the Render Raw add-on in Blender. However, you'll still learn valuable color grading techniques and concepts that are applicable in Blender and beyond, even without the add-on.
Is Render Raw bundle in with the course?
Nope.It has to be purchased separately.
Is this Blender color grading course suitable for beginners?
Absolutely! This course is designed for beginners; no prior color grading experience is needed. You'll be able to follow along easily, even if you're not deeply familiar with Blender.
Which Blender render engines are supported for color grading with Render Raw?
The course covers color grading workflows for both Cycles and Eevee, as the Render Raw add-on supports both Blender render engines.
Do I need DaVinci Resolve or other software for color grading in this course?
Nope. This course is all about doing color grading inside Blender using Render Raw. We do occasionally mention tools from DaVinci Resolve for comparison — just to help illustrate certain concepts — but everything you need is right there in Blender.
Are demo files included for this Render Raw course?
Yes! All demo renders are provided as OpenEXR files and are available for download, allowing you to easily follow along and practice color grading without needing to render anything yourself.
Will I have unlimited access to the Render Raw color grading mini-course?
A: Yes, you'll have unlimited access to the course content once you're enrolled.