Lumetri Scopes
Professional color analysis tools including waveform, vectorscope, histogram, and RGB parade for accurate color correction.
Color Grading
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Lumetri Scopes
Adobe Premiere ProKeyboard Shortcut
N/A
Toolbar Location
Color workspace — Lumetri Color panel
Best Used For
- ▸Correct exposure and white balance for consistent footage
- ▸Apply creative looks and LUTs for cinematic style
- ▸Use scopes for professional color decisions
Intermediate⏱ 30–60 minutes to master
Key Settings
Waveform:Vectorscope:Histogram:RGB Parade:
Lumetri Scopes provide objective measurements of your video's color and exposure. Use them alongside the Lumetri Color panel for accurate, professional color correction decisions.
Where to Find It
Window > Lumetri Scopes. The scopes panel appears at the top of the interface.
How to Use
- Waveform: Shows brightness levels. Adjust exposure so peaks don't clip at 100 IRE.
- Vectorscope: Shows color saturation and hue. Skin tones should fall on the skin tone line.
- Histogram: Shows distribution of shadows, midtones, and highlights.
- RGB Parade: Shows red, green, and blue channels separately for white balance.
Pro Tips
- Balance your waveform first, then use the vectorscope for color correction.
- Right-click the scopes to change scale to 0-100% or IRE units.