I've been using video scopes ever since I tried color grading. However, I have a really hard time understanding waveforms and RGB parades; what I only know about wave forms is to not let the luminance values go pass 100. Any tips?
Analog waveforms and parades are a holdover from an earlier broadcast era. Yes, learn about them, but not as necessary for your production.
Learn to master rgb and yuv levels using the histograms, and vectorscopes for tonal centers in critical grading. That is their biggest use in digital video, although those of us who were spoonfed on analog teevee find the visual waveform references useful.
Analog waveforms and parades are a holdover from an earlier broadcast era. Yes, learn about them, but not as necessary for your production.
Learn to master rgb and yuv levels using the histograms, and vectorscopes for tonal centers in critical grading. That is their biggest use in digital video, although those of us who were spoonfed on analog teevee find the visual waveform references useful.
Okay. I color grade videos for playback in TV (via USB) and of course, personal computers. Anyway, what are YUV levels?
Take a look at this excellent tutorial by colorist Steven Hullfish at https://nofilmschool.com/2012/12/color-correction-colorist-steve-hullfish
For 99% of all delivery you will level your output to 16-235 range, or YUV.
See "PC to TV" Levels in my signature for picture.