How to Color Correct (for beginners) - Master the Basics

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  • Опубліковано 15 тра 2024
  • #filmmaking #color #grading #protips
    Looking for some fast fundamental tips for getting the most out of your LOG footage? In this video I sit down with pro colorist Alex Runhaar to talk about simple strategies to get footage that pops.
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    0:00 - Intro
    1:02 - Should you should Log or with the Camera Profiles?
    2:28 - Breaking down Log and Dynamic Range
    3:25 - Does color grading have to be difficult?
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 253

  • @SuperOpinion8ed
    @SuperOpinion8ed 4 місяці тому +18

    Most interesting thing was the universal skin tone. I’d never have guessed if you had a white, black, and Asian sitting at a table you could say “pick any skin and adjust for that slightly red and it’ll all work out for all of them.” I’m going to have to experiment with that to convince myself, but I understand the principle of surface blood tint and all of us bleed red. Fascinating.

  • @edielayland8211
    @edielayland8211 8 місяців тому +62

    Wondering why this was done in premier after the recommendation to use Resolve.

    • @ricardoleon3020
      @ricardoleon3020 2 місяці тому +4

      Because the guy who when there use premier and wants to learn 😂

    • @DoubleDag
      @DoubleDag 2 місяці тому +10

      In the opening of the video he specifically says that it doesn't matter what software you use and Premiere is a good place to begin if you're new to color correction. Then you can slowly move into Resolve once you get comfortable with the basics.

    • @AlbyTheMovieCreator
      @AlbyTheMovieCreator 2 місяці тому +3

      I think both because premiere is more popular and because for basics he said no matter what program you use

    • @athena_the_hun1097
      @athena_the_hun1097 2 місяці тому +1

      Maybe didn’t need colorization..

    • @PeterSchramm3
      @PeterSchramm3 Місяць тому +2

      Great video for information and to help understand the concepts! I was actually trying to follow along in Resolve, and was wondering why I was having trouble when I suddenly realized Luc and colourist were working in Premiere. I don't have Premiere, I have the free version of Resolve. If you get a chance to do it in Resolve at some point, I would definitely watch it. I watched this video before months ago and just watched it again now, because I just got the Moment app so I can shoot log with my iPhone so I am now trying out colour correcting. Thank you.

  • @albertolema8583
    @albertolema8583 9 місяців тому

    Great video Luc, as always! Thanks for sharing!

  • @asirib3670
    @asirib3670 4 місяці тому +4

    You guys are just too perfect on this style of color grading.Thanks for the lesson

  • @mossgatherer1797
    @mossgatherer1797 10 місяців тому +12

    This is so helpful, I've been trying to get this clear level of help. The biggest thing I respect about your channel Luc is that there's no fluff and you're not here to make things look complicated to boost your ego. You provide or connect to resources that are practical nuts and bolts that work.

  • @oneflymedia8078
    @oneflymedia8078 Рік тому +1

    Thanks very much for this video. So much valuable information passed on in an easily understandable way. Looking forward to more!

  • @shootwithnico
    @shootwithnico 7 місяців тому

    wow, this simple checklist improved the quality of my edits night and day - thanks!

  • @samsunga8059
    @samsunga8059 10 місяців тому +14

    I don't have words to appreciate , he made it so simple , I feel so relieved . Thank you so much for this masterpiece 🙏

  • @barkinbkr
    @barkinbkr 9 місяців тому +3

    I appreciate the effort you guys put on this video. Information we got is priceless, thanks a lot!

  • @isabeldelrosal1959
    @isabeldelrosal1959 7 місяців тому +4

    this is the most comprehensive coloring video i've seen on youtube. thank u.

  • @motionbymike
    @motionbymike Рік тому +1

    This was one of the best explanations I've seen. Just enough to get you started, well done!

  • @ahajonathan
    @ahajonathan 5 місяців тому +3

    The Color-correcting tips are awesome; delivered in the most easy-to-understand way. Alex rocks. Thanks Lucy for making this happen. Love your content

  • @OthmaneJabri
    @OthmaneJabri 23 дні тому +3

    It's a shame i can't like this video more than once ! This is pure knowledge ! Thank you man

  • @aagdigitalmedia2723
    @aagdigitalmedia2723 10 місяців тому

    This was such an awesome video, thanks so much, Luc and Alex

  • @athena_the_hun1097
    @athena_the_hun1097 2 місяці тому

    Excellent video - both of you did a fantastic job. Thank you!!

  • @pearllocket
    @pearllocket 7 місяців тому

    Huge thanks for taking time out to share this knowledge :)

  • @milesbilleter4782
    @milesbilleter4782 5 місяців тому

    Excellent questioning man. Excellent answers. Great video.

  • @NeDankeAlsoWirklichNeDanke
    @NeDankeAlsoWirklichNeDanke 11 днів тому

    thank you so much for giving this information out for free!!
    huge help this video

  • @RogerBStillz
    @RogerBStillz 10 місяців тому

    Thank you for generously imparting your knowledge on this subject matter. It has provided me with valuable insights into areas where I have identified deficiencies. This information serves as an excellent foundation, which I intend to incorporate into my existing workflow moving forward.

  • @ancilm
    @ancilm Рік тому +1

    Amazing content! This has been so helpful.

  • @arunaryan6473
    @arunaryan6473 27 днів тому

    EXCELLENT video guys. Very well explained and the way you made the video using two people discussing it rather than one person explaining made it easier❤

  • @user-tm8ox9bx2d
    @user-tm8ox9bx2d 3 місяці тому

    We need more videos like this.

  • @BrianLallyOfficial
    @BrianLallyOfficial 9 місяців тому

    Excellent explanation. Thanks for posting.

  • @jafo5424
    @jafo5424 5 місяців тому +1

    This is such a great video! It looks so simple, but also so effective to do it this way, so i have no fear anymore :D

  • @TheJagga100
    @TheJagga100 6 місяців тому +1

    One of the best and Most informative Video on color correcting❤

  • @jcammeri4335
    @jcammeri4335 22 дні тому

    Such a helpful video!! I’ve never done color grading before but accidentally shot in log recently for a project and this made grading so much less terrifying, thank you!!

  • @henrywebstermusic1
    @henrywebstermusic1 5 місяців тому

    This is absolutely fantastic. Thanks so much!

  • @FatihVideographer
    @FatihVideographer 9 місяців тому +1

    Perfect! I loved the conversational way of teaching 👍🏻

  • @AnupamDas
    @AnupamDas 7 місяців тому +1

    It’s my dream to become a colorist under the guidence of a genius colorist... Nice to know about Alex here. Thank you Alex & specially Luc to bring such a inspiring conversation to us. Hope oneday I will fly from Toronto to Vancouver to meet such a brilliant colorist. Till then I will be following your valuable tips & guidelines for my ultimate experiences 💕👍👌

  • @soursopstudio
    @soursopstudio 3 місяці тому

    This was so good and learning in premier so rare. WOuld ove to see some shorts just highlighting the key points

  • @Brian-Hansen
    @Brian-Hansen Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the great video Luc. I appreciate all the effort you are putting into all these topics.

  • @robertels8578
    @robertels8578 Рік тому +2

    Great video, thanks for the clear explanation. As a Saffa living abroad for 16 years, this made even more sense to me as I could relate to the lekker accent.

  • @slatopal2917
    @slatopal2917 2 місяці тому

    this is what i needed indeed!! Thank u 😇

  • @ivoryjackson4800
    @ivoryjackson4800 3 місяці тому

    This is very helpful. Thanks for the lesson.

  • @ShinThant1698
    @ShinThant1698 3 місяці тому

    Really helpful for beginners, Thank you so much.

  • @maria-camila
    @maria-camila 6 місяців тому

    Super helpful, thank you so much. Simple and effective.

  • @kuldar.
    @kuldar. 9 місяців тому

    Great guys! ❤ Thank you for this life changing video, keep up your good work!

  • @withlovebrinicole
    @withlovebrinicole 4 місяці тому

    Thank you for this video! I cleared up some color grading questions I had.

  • @lukasbabic7001
    @lukasbabic7001 7 днів тому

    wooow fantastic, exactly what I was looking for! thank u

  • @marcel6926
    @marcel6926 6 місяців тому

    Thanks you guys for this awesome video. So much good information!

  • @luissalazar2021
    @luissalazar2021 6 місяців тому

    This is great stuff, thanks for sharing

  • @sharker2051
    @sharker2051 23 дні тому

    Really useful content!!More videos like this!!!And thanks for the efforts!

  • @markw9699
    @markw9699 20 днів тому

    excellent explanation on how to dial in skin tones. I had a project open while watching this and I dialed in the skin tones from my Sony FX6 like I had never before with this technique. What a difference. Although I have access to DR at home I dont at work...so Premiere is what I have to deal with and this just made my work flow easier...thanks

  • @VisualAFMedia
    @VisualAFMedia 5 місяців тому

    This is a great video. Thank yall. 👊🏽

  • @LoyedSantmajor
    @LoyedSantmajor 27 днів тому

    Loved it! this was so helpful

  • @bicyclemission5704
    @bicyclemission5704 10 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for this, guys...this really was helpful for me as a beginner...Cheers.

  • @thekp503
    @thekp503 8 місяців тому

    Wow... This is awesome. Thank you.

  • @ryanjohnston5340
    @ryanjohnston5340 7 місяців тому

    Would love a follow up to this video. I have been using these techniques for my videos, and need to take it to that next level, but want to build off of this foundation. Thanks for the content

  • @kevingregoire2764
    @kevingregoire2764 Місяць тому

    Great Job. Thanks for this.

  • @RuffusJY
    @RuffusJY 5 місяців тому

    Excellent stuff, thanks a mil.

  • @rosszeiger
    @rosszeiger 25 днів тому

    This was awesome man, thank you. Learned a ton

  • @BenPhanStudios
    @BenPhanStudios Рік тому +1

    This was awesome, super helpful!

  • @mylifepart2
    @mylifepart2 10 місяців тому

    This was very good ..I actually watched it all thru the end...thank y for making it...

  • @joe2guns
    @joe2guns 7 місяців тому

    Nice video guys both of you guys did well very descriptive im actually excited to go try this out tomorrow. Good stuff

  • @JholemanFlores
    @JholemanFlores Рік тому +19

    Thanks Alex and Luc! I was always intimidated with color grading- Now you guys showed me it isn't as complicated as many youtubers make it seem🙏🙏

  • @bullionjohnson9626
    @bullionjohnson9626 4 місяці тому

    What a great video/tutorial!

  • @Sputz3
    @Sputz3 2 місяці тому

    Those big 3 color wheels was always intimidating. Thanks for showing me that I really don’t have to use those to get good color. 👍

  • @turbotambourine
    @turbotambourine 7 місяців тому

    Very helpful foundation for this! Really appreciate it!

  • @svartholstjornuson6215
    @svartholstjornuson6215 3 місяці тому +1

    This is AWESOME! Thank you so much for this video! I love it when I can leave a video with a clearer understanding of what questions I should be asking.
    Man, you and Alex are like bread and butter: Alex serves the the bulk of the info (bread), then you come in with the viewers perspective in mind (knife) and apply some interpretation (butter).
    Luc, from the side you look very much like Hugh Laurie.

  • @heatherfoster9380
    @heatherfoster9380 4 місяці тому

    This was so helpful!!!!! Thank you!

  • @LennefalkStudios
    @LennefalkStudios 2 місяці тому

    Really great guide, definitely going to use these tips 👌📷

  • @who2999
    @who2999 Рік тому +13

    Great basic overview of color grading. The last few years I've kinda delved deep into color grading just because it gives that extra element of control to make a really good image, it's a hard process to get other people on board with because it can feel very intimidating at first, but when you start getting consistent results it'll make your work stand out.

  • @johnglavey808
    @johnglavey808 9 місяців тому

    Thanks, very well presented.

  • @petersee12
    @petersee12 5 місяців тому

    Thank you!

  • @edinburghaction5515
    @edinburghaction5515 4 місяці тому

    Sometimes when people teach it seems it's more about them showing you how clever they are; this video was great as it simplified the process. Get the colour balance and exposure right in camera and then a quick contrast/saturation adjustment and it's done.

  • @thabisondebele5517
    @thabisondebele5517 9 місяців тому

    I love this video, it’s very informative

  • @DIY_Projects_Tech
    @DIY_Projects_Tech Місяць тому

    Thanks for sharing amazing information.

  • @Lacrete74
    @Lacrete74 2 місяці тому

    Very interresting and helpful, thanks!

  • @wendywitzig119
    @wendywitzig119 Рік тому

    Awesome topic & vid!

  • @saramulry
    @saramulry 6 місяців тому

    This was excellent

  • @alexx-kram
    @alexx-kram 8 місяців тому

    thank you for this video :) I struggle the most with color grading!

  • @mattlesk621
    @mattlesk621 6 місяців тому

    Fantastic tutorial

  • @calebgrenier6197
    @calebgrenier6197 Рік тому +1

    Wow! Just what I needed! With my lack of experience, I felt a bit discourage in the past color grading with 8 bit footage.. This gave me the confidence to retry shooting Slog. Thankiouuu Luc!!

    • @LucForsyth
      @LucForsyth  Рік тому

      You're very welcome Caleb, glad it was helpful!

  • @EmpowerED1990
    @EmpowerED1990 10 місяців тому

    Great video,learned alot.Great pace.Greetings from South africa

  • @deanfordcreative
    @deanfordcreative 9 місяців тому

    Great video. Would love to see this using a landscape as the subject.

  • @charleschinko7010
    @charleschinko7010 2 місяці тому

    Eye opening video

  • @icapturemedia
    @icapturemedia 9 місяців тому +7

    This was one of the best videos on colour grading. Got my pen and pad out to make lots of notes. I am feeling much more confident with my he idea of using scopes and waves. Thanks for taking the time to create this video 😁👍🏾

  • @drive8263
    @drive8263 4 місяці тому

    ThankYou my Brother..

  • @Photoshopuzr
    @Photoshopuzr 8 місяців тому

    thanks man, definitely worth watching to the end, allot of great information into understanding the hue's much more depth. thanks again. I should have asked you guy is it a good idea to do this on an adjustment layer instead of the clip. whats the difference as im doing the basic first then add another lumetri colo and so on?

  • @RobinKachfiBMX
    @RobinKachfiBMX 3 місяці тому

    great video guys!

  • @pesonaXplora
    @pesonaXplora Рік тому

    Thank you. Warm greetings from South East Asia😄

  • @redman1829
    @redman1829 6 місяців тому

    I want more this video was awesome 👏

  • @damiansciberras
    @damiansciberras Рік тому

    10 mintues in and so much gold!! Thanks so much for this insight!

  • @Slicky_Slick
    @Slicky_Slick Рік тому

    Amazing stuff! Can you also talk about how do you budget your shoot, like how do you decide what your rate should be depending on the type of shoot you are doing and what is your advice for charging a client who is starting and reaching out people, also how much you should negotiate for the rates. Thanks!

  • @iamkriswithak
    @iamkriswithak 10 місяців тому

    Amazing video!! thanks so much for the gems!

  • @sakan92
    @sakan92 3 місяці тому

    Really good video. Thank you👌🏼

  • @ibizaamigos
    @ibizaamigos 7 місяців тому

    Great vid i will save this and refer to it next edit 👍

  • @jacobkrone
    @jacobkrone Рік тому +56

    Great video! Love this style! This is more about colour correcting than colour grading though. Would love to see a follow up video where you go into more depth about colour grading, especially from the perspective of a cinematographer.

    • @retipili8475
      @retipili8475 7 місяців тому +23

      It makes sense that it's more about color correcting... the title sort of gives it away

    • @jamesondavisfilms
      @jamesondavisfilms 7 місяців тому

      Yes I agree

    • @cassotv297
      @cassotv297 7 місяців тому

      Lento

    • @mynameisben123
      @mynameisben123 3 місяці тому +1

      It is about colour correcting

  • @hanfpeter4190
    @hanfpeter4190 Місяць тому

    Amazing video, thank you!!

  • @AyanDaceStudios
    @AyanDaceStudios 9 місяців тому

    This was excellent. My color intimidation just went way down.

  • @DantheSavageProject
    @DantheSavageProject 9 місяців тому

    Awesome!

  • @chrisperrywv
    @chrisperrywv 5 місяців тому

    This is super cool. I’d love one for landscape video- or for video without human reference.

  • @East-Coast-Films
    @East-Coast-Films Рік тому

    Great content as always! 👌

  • @johnclay7644
    @johnclay7644 Рік тому +1

    useful on colour grading Thanks Luc.

  • @Abuzhumagulov
    @Abuzhumagulov 4 місяці тому

    Amazing video. Great in depths conversation. It was very intriguing to hear Alex and yourself speaking and sharing some good insights.

  • @LivingUnlabeled
    @LivingUnlabeled 2 місяці тому

    I love this, it breaks down some of the initial grading I was trying to do and beautiful tips to get to the next step.
    What is the advantage of increasing contrast in this way instead of using a Color Space Transform node?

  • @samuelwpeter
    @samuelwpeter 7 місяців тому

    I subscribed ur channel after seeing this video and Thank you very much for such a valuable information, lots of love & respect
    from Karnataka, India 🙏🙏

  • @smamind
    @smamind 7 місяців тому

    Nice videos and thanks for sharing the complex topic in simplest terms. I hear you mention DaVinci Resolve is the the best but why you showed us the demo in Premiere Pro ?

  • @MrLeeroyfpv
    @MrLeeroyfpv 10 місяців тому

    Wow awesome that was need a nxt step for when we mastered this lol ❤❤❤

  • @studios.sleeknest-zy7fb
    @studios.sleeknest-zy7fb Місяць тому

    i watched it with full concentration, it is really good actually, now my fundamentals are clear, i can start now

    • @LucForsyth
      @LucForsyth  Місяць тому

      happy to hear that, thanks for watching!