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Colour Correction

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blakroc
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So I finally got a real computer I can edit on. Im using final cut pro and am just wondering what is best to use for colour correction? I was thinking about magic bullet looks, and maybe colourista if I could find a download. I also have after effects but just got it today so havn't had a chance to use it yet although i know it can be used to colour correct as well. What do you guys use? And when should I colour correct/add a tint, before I bring the clips into final cut pro? Seperatly in final cut pro? Although I'm pretty sure you can't do that with after effects. Or do I do it all after I'm done putting the edit together?
Apr 21 2011 1:55PM
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eheath
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I do my color CORRECTION in FCP, 3 way-color-corrector. Now, for color GRADING i use magic bullet looks. Although, you can do a good amount of color grading with the 3way color-corrector too.
Apr 21 2011 2:42PM
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broto
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n00b here, what's the difference?
Apr 21 2011 2:55PM
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skituner
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https://www.newschoolers.com/ns/forums/readthread/thread_id/601464/
Apr 21 2011 2:56PM
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eheath
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Color correction is when you correct the color, like balance your black and white levels. Color grading is when you start to play with tint, saturation etc.
Apr 21 2011 3:01PM
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VanMelle
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color corrector 3-way is all you need really for color in edits...white balance and can do B&W....just watch some youtube tutorials, pretty easy to pick up on
Apr 21 2011 3:25PM
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EC-Skier
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not to thread jack or anything, but anyone know how to do this on Premiere Pro CS5?
Apr 21 2011 9:40PM
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WillStart
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there's a lot of stuff you could do in magic bullet that you couldn't do with a 3 way.

as Evan said, the 3-way corrector is for making your colors look accurate.

something like magic bullet is for grading, or making your colors look sick as fuck.
Apr 21 2011 9:49PM
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Brock.
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I laughed at length to this.
Apr 21 2011 10:07PM
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eheath
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Or you have an hvx and don't have to adjust color.
Apr 21 2011 10:13PM
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WillStart
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haha well if you're you.

and i don't mean that in a bad way at all, i just mean that sometimes i go for looks like the blockbuster look in MBL that could never be achieved in-camera, whereas you generally go for the bright, accurate colors that you can get if you know what you're doing.
Apr 21 2011 10:24PM
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