![]() There was no need to move out of the NLE to a dedicated grading application, it was possible to finish right there inside of Final Cut. Simultaneously, NLE based color correction plug-ins (like Red Giant Colorista and Magic Bullet Looks) were getting more powerful, allowing sophisticated color correction and grading right in the timeline. However, for the dedicated, the free copy of Color allowed for a shot at developing professional color grading skills. Many editors opened up Color, took one look around and then went straight back to the timeline. It turns out that what was going on in those expensive DI suites was more than just tweaking colors, there was a real color science happening. Suddenly, editors everywhere were given the power of a complex, robust color grading application in all its arcane and indecipherable beauty. The joke at the time was that you got a “free DaVinci” in every box of Final Cut. Then Apple, Inc bought Final Touch, renamed it Color and gave it away for free with every copy of the Final Cut Suite. The idea of a proper “color grade” was really just a pipe dream. Most producers instead relied on their editors to do a basic “color correction” to the clips sitting in the NLE timeline using the small, limited set of filters at their disposal. This final “finishing” step in post-production was a luxury that many producers simply could not afford. ![]() There was a time, not long ago, that getting a complex, subtle look for your video meant spending thousands of dollars a day in a DI suite. ![]() Image from Blackmagic Design Color Grading: In the Beginning With practice and experimentation, you'll soon find that these tools offer a level of control and sophistication that will help you get the best color out of your images.Professional color grading tools are within reach – either as free downloads or built into the video editing app you already use! The secret to mastering Color.io lies in understanding how each tool fits into this philosophy and your workflows. Remember, every tool in Color.io is designed to help you create natural, film-like color grades with the utmost precision and flexibility. Easily create film contrast curves or adjust the brightness of specific colors using the Luma vs Hue curve.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |