A: He updates the course intermittently. The core principles (nodes, curves, windows) remain the same across versions.
Qazi’s "enthusiastic confidence" is seen by some as a "breath of fresh air" that makes learning more engaging than dry technical manuals. Cons: Critical Community Feedback The Freelance Colorist Masterclass Review by Jonny Elwyn Waqas Qazi - Freelance Colorist Masterclass
Waqas Qazi (Founder of Qazi.tv, known for a bold, "clean commercial" look and high-energy social media presence). Course Length: Approximately 25+ hours of core video content. Price: $$ \text$ $$ (Typically $500–$800, but often on "sale" for $300–$500). Best for: Intermediate colorists who want to break into commercials, music videos, and fashion/beauty work. Also valuable for freelancers who struggle with business and client management . Not ideal for: Absolute beginners (no basic Resolve navigation taught), or aspiring DIT/film-finishing colorists working on long-form narrative. A: He updates the course intermittently
Students receive professionally shot footage and project files from Qazi’s actual commercial work to use in their own portfolios. Best for: Intermediate colorists who want to break
⚠️ Purists argue that Qazi’s methods are "hacks" – overusing sharpening, crushing black levels, and relying on heavy saturation. If you aim for film-emulation or naturalistic grades, his approach will feel wrong.