The Magic of Color Correction in Video Editing

What is color correction? 

Colors play an important role in illustrating your images and videos; they can define the intensity of the emotions of the characters or anything displayed in the subject. But correct light and scenic conditions are pricey and may become out of reach for many. This is when color correction video editing comes into play.

In post-production, the process of color correction is carried out. Generally, videos are shot in a flat setup, so the detailing can be preserved without alteration. At first, a video shot in a flat format is very dull and boring, but it provides control over the final product using the video editor since they are less constrained. We can change the image's color range, as well as its sharpness, brightness, saturation, and contrast. The difference between the original picture and the final product is always the opposite.

Why is it done?

The most rudimentary type of color correction is to give a uniform color space for multiple video samples. A shoot is often done over a few days, and the differences in each day's color and lighting will affect the videos. These variations can be reversed, so there is a clear color palette in the final product. The changes can be made more dramatic.

Often, there are specifications on where the video will be displayed; most stations have color standards that have to be followed. Color correction guarantees that no information or details are lost when watching the video on different TVs and platforms.

Most video editors are using color correct to play with it more than just a regular touch-up. It is widely used to set the tone using color correction, which ultimately helps to express a message overall. If they're filming an ad for a college, they could increase the video's saturation and brightness, bringing out the building and grass colors, giving it a happy and cheerful feeling. But if they're making a post-apocalyptic film, that might make the picture darker and less saturated. Make things more boring and less dull. A film's color palette may be made subtle, but it can make a big impact on the audience.

For example, some films will have night scenes in daylight, this saves on lighting equipment and then darken it in post-production. This is a very popular tool for feature films because it prevents the least lack of raw data.

Additionally, color correction may be used to mimic other film cameras or eras. DSLR cameras are economical than commercial film cameras, but a high-broadcast camera can change the defined coloring of DSLR images to look like it was filmed in the shot eras. Historical videos can be changed in such a way that the picture quality and look are in line with the period seen on it.

Keeping all these factors in mind, we can conclude that color correction is a crucial part of film and media production.