Color correction is an integral part of any post-production workflow. Whether you need to fix mistakes made in the field, maximize the potential of your shots, or add an artistic look to your footage to enhance a scene, knowing how to color correct properly can help raise the production value of your project.
Getting Started
Using Scopes
- Why Scopes are Essential (Free for Non-Members)
- Using a Waveform Monitor (Free for Non-Members)
- Using a Histogram (Free for Non-Members)
- Using a Vectorscope (Free for Non-Members)
- Using the RGB Parade (Free for Non-Members)
Primary Color Correction
- What is primary color correction? (Free for Non-Members)
- Primary Luma Correction Goals
- Levels Controls for Luma Corrections (Free for Non-Members)
- Curves Controls for Luma Corrections
- Pedestal Gamma Gain for Luma Corrections
- Primary Chroma Correction Goals
- Color Wheel Controls for Chroma Corrections
- Curves controls for Chroma Corrections
- Pedestal Gamma Gain for Chroma Corrections
Secondary Color Correction
- What is secondary color correction?
- Goals of secondary color correction
- Defining Tonal Range (Free for Non-Members)
- Creating Sample-based Masks
- Drawing Custom Masks
- Tracking Masks
Color Correction for Continuity
Color Grading for Artistic Effects