{"id":1546,"date":"2011-06-21T08:55:47","date_gmt":"2011-06-21T12:55:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=1546"},"modified":"2012-04-25T17:07:05","modified_gmt":"2012-04-25T21:07:05","slug":"14-amazing-color-correction-tutorials-for-final-cut-pro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/14-amazing-color-correction-tutorials-for-final-cut-pro\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Amazing Color Correction Tutorials for Final Cut Pro"},"content":{"rendered":"

In this post we\u2019ve<\/span> rounded up some of the best Final Cut Pro color correction tutorials to give you useful techniques for color grading and correcting your projects from within the application.<\/span><\/h2>\n

COLOR CORRECTION BASICS<\/h3>\n

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1. \u00a0Rich Harrington’s 3 Way Color Corrector Rundown<\/a><\/h3>\n

Rich Harrington is THE man when it comes to great training for production software. \u00a0In this video over at Creative Cow, Rich gives you the rundown of how to use the 3-Way Color Corrector — Final Cut Pro’s<\/span> built-in color grading tool. \u00a0Although the 3-Way color corrector has fairly basic\u00a0functionality, learning how to use it effectively will allow you to accomplish most of your essential color work from within FCP.
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2. \u00a0A Look At Color Grading in FCP<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

If you’re looking for a more in-depth look at color correcting in Final Cut Pro check out this comprehensive post at <\/span>DigitalFilms<\/span>. \u00a0Highlights of the article include keeping footage broadcast legal, lift \/ gamma \/ gain functions, using vignettes, and third party color correcting tools that integrate within FCP (like Magic Bullet’s <\/span>Colorista<\/span> — see review below).<\/span><\/p>\n

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3. \u00a0White Balance and Matching Hues<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

In this video tutorial, you\u2019ll see how to effectively white balance your footage inside Final Cut Pro.\u00a0 Often times, different cameras can produce different color balances and hues.\u00a0 Learn how to match colors between shots to make the look of your video project consistent.
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4. \u00a0Quick White Balance in Final Cut Pro<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

For those more inclined to read, in this post video editing professional and Final Cut Pro guru Larry Jordan gives an explanation of how to quickly white balance your footage using Final Cut Pro\u2019s 3-Way color corrector.
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5. \u00a030 Second Color Correction Tips in FCP<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Artbeats<\/span> has put together a really detailed before and after demonstration, showing how you can use the 3-way color corrector to achieve desired effects in Final Cut Pro.\u00a0 See exactly how the filter settings effect the video image.\u00a0 There\u2019s some really great tips here for using color to set tone and feel, as well as how to make your picture pop!<\/span><\/p>\n

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6. \u00a0Using a Chip Chart to Get True Black & White<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Although the Final Cut Pro color corrector has the function to approximate the white and black balance in post, it is important to have \u201ctrue white\u201d and “true black” \u00a0represented in your image to get the most accurate result.\u00a0 DigitalMediaNet<\/span> shows how using a chip chart on set will help to get the most accurate white balance using the Final Cut Pro color corrector.
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\u00a0<\/span>7. \u00a0Apple Official Color Correction Documentation<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Get all the details (and we mean ALL) about color correcting in Final Cut Pro, straight from the pages of the FCP User Manual.\u00a0 Know the\u00a0intricacies\u00a0of the 3-Way Color Corrector filter and how you can use it to get great results from within Final Cut Pro.<\/p>\n

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8. \u00a0Color Grading Effects Demystified<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Examples, examples, examples.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Oliver Peters over at DigitalFilms<\/span> hits another one out of the park with his thorough look at different Final Cut Pro color grading effects.\u00a0 Oliver uses the tools built in FCP, as well as several third party color correction filters and plugins<\/span>.\u00a0 If you want to see how different filters effect a video image, look no further.<\/span><\/p>\n

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9. \u00a0Fixing Underexposed Footage<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Shooting conditions are never perfect, and therefore neither is footage.\u00a0 I usually correct nearly every shot that makes it into a final project.\u00a0 One of the main issues I see with footage is shots that are much too overexposed or underexposed.\u00a0 In this post video editor and Apple instructor Clay <\/span>Gasbury<\/span> shows us how to correct underexposed shots by using a combination of composite modes and color correction filters.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nACHIEVING COLOR LOOKS IN FINAL CUT PRO<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

One of the main questions I hear from other editors is how\u00a0 to reproduce looks they see in television or films.\u00a0 Although much high-end color correction work is done with dedicated grading tools (like DaVinci<\/span> or Lustre) there are some things you can do within Final Cut Pro to achieve popular looks.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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10. \u00a0Creating A Film Look in Final Cut Pro<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

In this video tutorial you\u2019ll learn how to make your footage appear more \u201cfilmic<\/span>\u201d using composite modes in Final Cut Pro.\u00a0 Use this quick treatment to make your FCP projects look more artsy and smooth.<\/span><\/p>\n

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11. \u00a0Sin City Color Effect in FCP<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Here\u2019s an effect made popular by the Frank Miller & Robert Rodriguez 2005 film, \u201cSin City\u201d.\u00a0 This FCP trick desaturates<\/span> the footage, while placing emphasis on the saturation of certain colors\u2026 a gritty, comic book style effect!<\/span><\/p>\n

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12. \u00a0Bleach Bypass Effect in Final Cut Pro<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

In recent years, bleach bypass effects have been used in post to give digital footage the look of bleached color film.\u00a0 This visual effect is prominently seen in historical and war related footage.\u00a0 In the following Creative Cow video tutorial, learn how to add a bleach bypass effect to the footage in your Final Cut Pro project.
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13. \u00a0Pleasantville<\/span> Effect for Final Cut Pro<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

This video tutorial examines the selected color saturation technique\u00a0 made popular by the film \u201cPleasantville<\/span>\u201d.\u00a0 GDVTutorials<\/span> teaches you how to isolate multiple colors in an image by using stacked video layers in Final Cut Pro.\u00a0 This one is a hit with wedding videos!
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14. \u00a0Get the “Matrix” look in Final Cut Pro<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

In recent years, the green glow of the film \u201cThe Matrix\u201d has a distinguishable color look.\u00a0 In this video tutorial, learn how to apply \u201cThe Matrix\u201d effect to your footage using the tools built into Final Cut Pro.\u00a0 Great for sci-fi<\/span> or fantasy subject matter.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nCOLOR CORRECTING IN FINAL CUT PRO X<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

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15. \u00a0Color Correcting FCPX<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Can’t wait to check out all the new color correction features in FCPX? \u00a0Hot off the heels of it’s official release (any day now) FilmmakingWebinars.com will be broadcasting a live podcast specifically on color correcting inside the new application. \u00a0From the sneak peek we saw back in April, the new color tools within Final Cut Pro X are a significant improvement over earlier versions. \u00a0Viewing of the webinar<\/span> is free live, and\u00a0available\u00a0for purchase to view at a later date.<\/span><\/p>\n

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BONUS: \u00a0Colorista<\/span> Review<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Looking for a more comprehensive color correction solution for Final Cut Pro?\u00a0 Magic Bullet\u2019s Colorista<\/span> plug-in integrates within FCP and offers more complex color grading tools.\u00a0 Read a thorough review of Colorista<\/span> over at the excellent production blog, No Film School.<\/span><\/p>\n

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