Want more info about using Apple Color?
Here’s a link to an online resource for learning lots more about color grading. Plus they have an online resource for downloading free presets you can use in Color either to do the job or as a good starting point for your own special look.
Take a look how what you can do…
The second image shows a subtle effect of punching up the shadows in a scene. Even something as simple as this will lift your production values above the normal video. And when you’re lost in the middle of millions of online videos every little bit helps.
The warmth of the second image is a bit more dramatic of a shift but it’s no more difficult to achieve. This is where grading gets into the same level of impact as the pacing of your edit. It can make or break your production. Worth learning more about…
http://www.coloruser.net/grades – for downloads
http://www.coloruser.net/forums – for information
Join up and get to it!
You’ll also find excellent tutorials about Apple Color over at CreativeCow.net. Here’s a link to one about using vignettes in a moving shot.
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