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Color correction better way?
hi there i have recently filmed a project for university.
each scene in my film are set in different colors in post. the scenes are properly lit and should be a breeze to correct.
i have started to use 3 way color correction for changing the lighting in the shots. but this is starting to take a long time having to key each shot.
is there a faster / more simple way to change these?
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If you have a situation where you have a lot of shots where you want the same grade you can grade one then copy the clip and use copy attributes to put the same grade on the others.
I actually prefer to use Color to grade. Once you get used to it it’s quite quick to save presets, then apply a preset to a clip and make a little tweak if necessary. (Plus it’s got different ways to adjust things, display levels, etc, but it might be a bit daunting to learn if you’re starting from scratch.)
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Andrew is right on both fronts. Copying attributes plus the fact that Color is fast and WAY more detailed but can have a steeping learning curve.
However I just wanted to add one more thing, Grading is a slow meticulous process. Much different discipline than say editing. I think that it should not be something that is rushed. You don’t want to the footage to end up looking worse.
good luck
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hey
thanks ye I know about the copy and pasting. its just I have different colours for different scenes. long nights ahead 😀 lol.thank you!
will be using creative cow more.
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[Kallan Treadwell] “thanks ye I know about the copy and pasting. its just I have different colours for different scenes. long nights ahead 😀 lol.
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I do know was just was wondering if there was a faster way than colour correction you don’t have to tell its going to be long hours I know. but I still love it!
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Grading, sound post – the things that make a product professional, come at the end when people become tired, bored or the money runs out. They both are the cheapest way to put tangible value on screen (particularly sound post). Both should be done by someone other than the editor as they are subjective and technical, usually beyond and editors skill set,comfort zone and equipment.
So next time they blow the budget on a motorized crane for one shot, remember the long nights having to grade because there is nothing left in the budget for a professional grade and sound post.
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