Video & Sound Production / final project

22/4/2026 - 18/7/2026/ Week 1 - Week 7

GUAN YAXIN / 0370687

Information Design / Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Creative Media


LECTURES&PROCESS


week 11 - week 14


Color Correction


1. What is Color Correction?


Color Correction is the process of adjusting footage to make it appear natural, balanced, and consistent.Its primary purpose is to correct technical problems such as:

Exposure issues

White balance inconsistencies

Color casts

Contrast adjustments

Saturation corrections

Matching colors between different shots

For example, if one shot appears too blue and another appears too yellow, color correction ensures that both shots look consistent and belong to the same scene.


2. What is Color Grading?


Color Grading is the creative process that takes place after color correction.

It involves manipulating colors to create a specific mood, atmosphere, or visual style that supports the story.

Examples include:

Warm orange tones for nostalgia and comfort

Cool blue tones for loneliness or mystery

Desaturated colors for sadness or realism

High-saturation colors for excitement and energy

Color grading helps filmmakers influence how audiences feel when watching a scene.


3. Key Differences Between Color Correction and Color Grading


4. The Post-Production Workflow

A professional post-production workflow generally follows these steps:

Step 1: Color Correction

Fix exposure

Correct white balance

Remove unwanted color casts

Match shots


Step 2: Color Grading

Apply creative color choices

Establish mood and tone

Strengthen visual storytelling

Create a consistent cinematic look

This workflow ensures that the footage is both technically accurate and visually engaging.


5. The Role of LUTs

LUT stands for Lookup Table.A LUT is a preset color profile used to quickly apply a specific visual style to footage.Common LUT styles include:

Teal and Orange

Hollywood Blockbuster

Vintage Film

Cinematic Warm Tone

However, LUTs should usually be applied after color correction to achieve the best results.


6. Importance in Filmmaking

Both color correction and color grading contribute significantly to filmmaking.

Color Correction

Improves image quality

Maintains consistency

Creates a natural appearance

Color Grading

Establishes mood

Supports themes

Enhances audience emotions

Creates a recognizable visual style

Together, they help transform raw footage into a polished and professional film.


INTRODUCTION





FEEDBACK


WEEK 11

General Feedback : Mr.kannan introduced the course to us and taught us how to do some basic operations in pr.

Specific Feedback : no

WEEK 12

General Feedback : This week, our teacher explained the relevant knowledge about the frame and storyboard in detail, and let the students deepen their understanding of the concepts such as lens category and camera angle through practical operation, and also let us know the basic logic of the three-act structure in advance.

Specific Feedback : no

WEEK 13

General Feedback : no

Specific Feedback : no


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