Color Correction -

: Fine-tuning the intensity of colors to look true-to-life before any creative alterations are made.

Professional colorists often follow a specific "order of operations" to maintain image quality: Color Correction

: Removing unwanted color casts (e.g., a blue tint from outdoor lighting) by identifying a neutral white or gray point. : Fine-tuning the intensity of colors to look

The primary goal of color correction is to establish a "neutral" base for every shot in a project. This is critical for visual continuity, ensuring that different clips from the same scene—potentially filmed at different times or with different cameras—look like they belong together. Color Correction

: Adjusting the highlights and shadows to ensure there is enough detail in the brightest and darkest parts of the frame.