Introduction: What to Expect

Introduction: What to Expect

Welcome to my Final Cut Pro Color Grading Masterclass. This is a step by step guide that will walk you through the basics of color grading concepts and tools, intermediate level color grading methods and advanced techniques to help you make your footage look amazing.

Final Cut Pro Color Grading Masterclass

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What to Expect from this Course

  • Introduction: What to Expect

Color Grading Tools

  • Color Wheels
  • Color Board
  • Color Curves
  • HSL Curves
  • Shape & Color Masks (3D vs HSL Masks)
  • Scopes

Concepts

  • Color Correction vs Color Grading
  • Color Spaces & LUTs

6-Step Color Grading Process

  • 6-Step Color Grading Process
  • Bonus 6 Step Color Grading Example

Fixing Common Problems

  • Fixing Common Color Grading Problems
  • Correct White Balance
  • Correct Skin Tones
  • Correcting Under or Over-exposed Footage

Creating Looks

  • Creating a Look
  • Fading the Shadows
  • Muted Green Look
  • Creating an Old Film Look
  • Dark & Moody
  • Teal & Orange
  • Grading for Black & White

Third-Party Color Grading Plugins

  • Third-Party Color Grading Plugins

Color Grading With Adjustment Layers

  • Grading on the Clip vs Adjustment Layers

Advanced Techniques

  • Advanced Techniques
  • Match Color
  • Change Color
  • Tracking

Next Steps

  • Next Steps

Resources

  • Fire & Ice Vol I LUTs
  • How to Manage LUTs in Final Cut Pro
  • Third-Party Color Grading Plugins
  • Adjustment Layer
  • How to Install FCP Plugins, Titles and Transitions
  • Mocha Tracking in FCP with this POWERFUL FREE PLUGIN
  • Submit your Before/After Clips for Feedback