Struggling to make your videos look cohesive when using footage from different sources?
Or maybe you want to bring out a specific color to make your visuals pop?
I am Jay Espitia-Pierluissi, and I've been running a video production business for over five years, working with clients all around the world, as well as coaching other videographers on how to scale their business past $10,000 a month.
In this tutorial, we'll show you how to master color correction in Adobe Premiere Pro.
By the end, your videos will not only look consistent, but also vibrant and engaging.
Let's dive in.
Matching color across different video sources
First, let's tackle color matching videos from different sources.
Whether you're working with a different camera or lighting conditions, Premiere Pro has powerful tools to help you achieve a consistent look.
Select the clip you want to match and go into the Lumetri Color panel by choosing Window, then Lumetri Color.
Click on Color Wheels & Match and then select Comparison View.
Choose a Reference frame from the clip you want to match to, click Apply Match and Premiere Pro will automatically adjust the colors to match the reference.
With this, your videos from different sources will look like they were shot in the same setting.
Next, we'll use curves
Enhancing specific colors with Lumetri curves
to enhance a specific color in your footage.
This technique allows you to adjust the intensity and make your colors stand out.
In the Lumetri Color panel, navigate to the Curves selection.
Use the Hue vs Sat curve to select the color you want to adjust.
Click on the curve to add points and drag them to increase or decrease the saturation of the selected color.
You can also use the Hue vs Hue curve to change the hue of the selected color, giving you a precise control over your color adjustments.
Refining color intensity and hue control
This method allows you to bring out specific colors and make your videos look more visually appealing.
Recap of professional color correction techniques
By mastering these color correction techniques in Premiere Pro, you'll be able to create videos that look professional and polished.
Whether you're matching footage from different sources or enhancing specific colors, these tools will help you to achieve the look that you want.
Note: Stock assets provided are for practice purposes only. See terms.
What you'll learn
Color Match different clips
Using different cameras, lighting, or locations can change the look of your footage. Use Color Match in the Lumetri Color panel to give your clips a consistent color.
Change intensity using curves
Make specific colors in your footage stand out using Lumetri curves like Hue vs Saturation or change specific colors using Hue vs Hue.
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