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3 To edit the title, click on the new title clip and a ‘tools’ icon will appear underneath the
clip viewer. Click on the tools icon.
You will now see a row of tools you can use to modify the title clip. For example
transform, crop, dynamic zoom and more. For this example, click on the ‘title’ tool.
4 Now click ‘open inspector.
This will open the inspector window where you can type in the title you want and edit
the text settings, for example tracking, line spacing, font type, color and more.
You have a lot of options to customize the title exactly how you want it. We recommend playing
with all the different settings to see how they can change the appearance and shape of
your title.
Color Correcting your Clips
Now with your clips on the timeline and titles added, you can start color correcting using the
‘color’ page. The color page is extremely powerful and will define the overall look of your film,
but for this example a good place to start is to neutralize all your clips so they are consistent.
The color page lets you adjust the luminance, white balance, contrast and saturation for all your
clips. This is usually the first step and is referred to as primary color correction, or adjusting the
primaries. After primary color correction is done, you can then make secondary color correction
adjustments which is where the overall look of your film is set. That is a lot of fun, but is normally
done after primaries because it helps make the process more efficient and you will get a
better result!
First click on the ‘color’ tab to open the color page.
You’ll see the color wheels, curves palettes and general color correction tools as well as the
preview and nodes window. Don’t feel overwhelmed by the vast array of features in front of
you, they are all there to help you get the most amazing looking pictures. This getting started
section will show the basics, but for more detailed information refer to the relevant sections in
the manual. They will show you exactly what all the tools are for and how to use them in easy to
follow steps. You’ll learn the same techniques the professionals use in high end color
correction facilities.
Generally, the first step for primary color correction is to optimize the levels for shadows, mid
tones and highlights in your clips. In other words adjust the ‘lift’, ‘gamma’ and ‘gain’ settings.
This will help get your pictures looking their brightest and best with a clean, balanced starting
point from where you can begin grading the ‘look’ of your film. To optimize the levels, it’s helpful
to use the scopes.
Using Scopes
Most colorists make creative color choices by focusing on the emotion and the look they want
their program to have and then simply work using the monitor to achieve that look. You can look
at everyday objects and how different types of light interact with them to generate ideas on
what you can do with your images and a little practice.
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