{"id":73522,"date":"2016-04-20T08:30:00","date_gmt":"2016-04-20T13:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=73522"},"modified":"2016-09-13T10:54:39","modified_gmt":"2016-09-13T15:54:39","slug":"learn-color-matching-and-retro-cool-color-grading-in-final-cut-pro-x","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/learn-color-matching-and-retro-cool-color-grading-in-final-cut-pro-x\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn Color Matching and Retro-Cool Color Grading in Final Cut Pro X"},"content":{"rendered":"

Discover the secrets of color matching and\u00a0vintage color grading in Final Cut Pro X.\u00a0Learn the technique with\u00a0FREE stock footage and music from Shutterstock and PremiumBeat.<\/h2>\n

Let’s\u00a0take a look at the basics of color grading in Final Cut Pro X<\/strong> using the color board and matching shots with drastically different color. As you’ll see in the video below, it’s a fast and simple process.<\/p>\n

But don\u2019t just watch the clip\u2026 fire up Final Cut Pro X and execute some vivid color-grading goodness!\u00a0We’ve teamed up\u00a0with\u00a0Shutterstock<\/a>\u00a0to give you free assets so you can follow along.<\/strong><\/p>\n

You can\u00a0download the free footage, music, and assets from the\u00a0Final Cut Pro X page here on PremiumBeat<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n

Download Free Color Grading Assets<\/a><\/h4>\n

https:\/\/vimeo.com\/162886930\/7383896615<\/p>\n

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How to Create a Retro Vintage Color Grade<\/h2>\n

Step 1: Add Color Correction Effect<\/h3>\n

Open up the Effects Browser<\/strong> and Inspector<\/strong>. Add the Color<\/strong> Correction<\/strong> effect<\/strong> to your clip. In the Inspector<\/strong>, you can adjust the Global<\/strong>, Shadows<\/strong>, Midtones<\/strong>, and Highlights<\/strong> settings.<\/p>\n

Step Two: Adjust Exposure Settings<\/h3>\n

\"Learn<\/p>\n

For a retro vintage look, start by opening the Exposure<\/strong> settings and pulling down the Midtones<\/strong>. Then raise the Shadows<\/strong> a bit. Finally, lower the Highlights<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Step 3: Adjust Color Settings<\/h3>\n

\"Learn<\/p>\n

Next, open up the Color<\/strong> tab. You will want to cool your shadows<\/strong> by adding more blue. Simply drag the Shadows<\/strong> icon toward the blue in the color spectrum. Next you’ll want to warm up the highlights<\/strong>. Move the Highlights<\/strong> tab towards the yellows, oranges, and reds.<\/p>\n

Step 4: Adjust Saturation Settings<\/h3>\n

\"Learn<\/p>\n

Next, boost the saturation in the Saturation<\/strong> tab. Adjust the Global<\/strong> settings to increase the saturation uniformly across the Shadows<\/strong>, Midtones<\/strong>, and Highlights<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Step 5: Add Film Grain<\/h3>\n

\"Learn<\/p>\n

In the Effects<\/strong> browser, add a Film Grain<\/strong> preset. In the Inspector<\/strong>, adjust the Film Grain Style<\/strong> to Realistic Grain<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Step 6:\u00a0Save and Apply<\/h3>\n

\"Learn<\/p>\n

Finally, save your custom grade by pressing the Save Effects Preset<\/strong> tab. Now apply your new retro vintage grade to your other clips. Fine tune each clip separately to get a uniform look.<\/p>\n

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Match Color<\/h2>\n

\"Learn<\/p>\n

Match Color<\/strong> is an awesome Final Cut Pro X color grading<\/strong> tool that instantly color grades a clip to match the color on another clip<\/strong>. You can quickly create a cohesive look by matching all of your shots using this technique.<\/p>\n

\"Learn<\/p>\n

Select the clip you want to change. Under the Enhancements<\/strong>\u00a0menu, select Match Color <\/strong>as seen above. You can also use the keyboard shortcut Option+Command+M.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Learn<\/p>\n

Next, scrub through the clip\u00a0you want to match and click the layer<\/strong>. Final Cut Pro X will give you an instant color grading preview<\/strong>. If everything looks\u00a0great, then click Apply Match<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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For more exclusive Final Cut Pro tutorials<\/strong>, be sure to check out the PremiumBeat\u00a0FCPX page<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Learn how to create vivid vintage color looks and discover the secrets of color matching in Final Cut Pro X. 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