Color Correction Effects
Adjust colors with Lumetri Color, Curves, Levels, and Hue/Saturation. Grade your footage for cinematic looks.
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Color Correction Effects
Adobe After EffectsKeyboard Shortcut
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Where to Find
Go to Effect > Color Correction to access all color tools including Lumetri Color, Curves, Levels, Hue/Saturation, and C
Best Used For
- ▸Color grading for cinematic looks
- ▸Correcting exposure and white balance
- ▸Creating stylized color treatments
- ▸Matching colors across multiple clips
Intermediate⏱ 1-2 hours to master
Key Settings
Lumetri Color: Pro color gradingCurves: Tonal adjustmentLevels: Black/white point
Color Correction Effects give you complete control over the look and feel of your footage. From quick exposure fixes with Levels to professional color grading with Lumetri Color, these tools transform flat footage into cinematic masterpieces. Mastering color correction is essential for any motion graphics artist.
Where to Find
Go to Effect > Color Correction to access all color tools including Lumetri Color, Curves, Levels, Hue/Saturation, and Color Balance.
How to Use
- Lumetri Color: Professional color grading with controls for exposure, contrast, highlights, shadows, and color wheels
- Curves: Adjust tonal range with precise curve control. Pull up for brighter, down for darker
- Levels: Set black point, white point, and gamma for quick contrast adjustments
- Hue/Saturation: Shift colors and adjust their intensity independently
Pro Tips
- Use Lumetri Color for the most professional and flexible color grading
- Add adjustment layers to apply color effects to multiple layers at once
- Use the "Auto" buttons in Levels and Curves for quick baseline corrections
- Create color grading presets to reuse across projects