Color correction is the process of adjusting video footage to fix technical color issues, like white balance, exposure, and contrast, so that visuals appear natural and consistent. The goal is to make the footage look natural and consistent.
Correcting color ensures a professional, true-to-life look and makes footage from different cameras or lighting conditions match seamlessly. It ensures continuity across shots, prepares footage for grading, and creates a neutral baseline for creative adjustments.
Perform color correction before color grading. It’s a foundational step in editing, especially for interviews, product videos, or any footage shot in uncontrolled environments.
Match shots consistently – Ensure lighting, exposure, and white balance align across all scenes.
Use scopes and monitors – Rely on waveform, vectorscope, and calibrated screens for accurate adjustments.
Correct before grading – Perform color correction first to fix inaccuracies, then apply creative color grading.