

Using add-ons or LUTs for existing video suites isn’t only a time-saving exercise, or for those who aren’t confident with how to get their desired look in the software.

An example of a LUT from colour to black and white While you can make colour corrections and work on colour grading right in your editing software, you might find it easier or more effective to combine this with some pre-made look-up tables or add-ons. Pre-made Style Presets and Look-Up Tables Here's a lesson from our the Envato Tuts+ course Video Editing in Final Cut Pro: How to Colour Grade Your FilmĬolour grading can help you to create continuity in your videos. This might be through a strong, cinematic effect, dramatic black and white film noir style, or even something a little more subtle that just gives your footage a different edge. In the creative process, your colour grading adjustments will help you to convey the mood or story.Ĭolor grading comes second, and it rests on the foundation of clean correction. Colour grading is all about how you want your film to look its aesthetic.With colour correction, your aim is to get your footage as clean and clear as possible, correcting any over or under-saturation, contrast, exposure, and other basic adjustments.Colour Correction and GradingĪlthough they often get mentioned and even grouped together, colour correction and colour grading are different parts of the video-making process. Back view of creative film maker working on a movie on laptop. Getting your look just right can be tricky and a headache, so let's look at how you can achieve the look you want in less time with presets and profiles.
