I found an awesome video on YouTube that explains some simple methods to color correct in Premiere Pro. It is simple and easy to follow and explains the Lumetri Color channel. We learn how to affect the hue (what we call the colors), saturation (the intensity of those hues), and luma (the brightness of the shade). The video then goes into how to read the Lumetri scopes, understanding how to correct exposure, white balance, and saturation.
The white balance selector automatically corrects the temperature and tint, which is a very useful tool in Premiere Pro. Using the basic correction panel, we can fix the exposure, contrast, highlights, shadows, whites, and blacks to create a more cinema film look, making a more professional looking video. The settings that we change can also be copied over to the next video clip. The HSL secondary panel can mask certain parts of the video so we can correct or change certain colors in the clips and create some contrast. We can also utilize the RGB curves tool to adjust highlights and shadows. Overall, this video is a great guide that shows how easy it is to create a professional video.
Last week, we visited Donna Lawrence Productions. Donna Lawrence makes incredible short form documentaries that are installed in museums. She has made films for the Kentucky Derby Museum, the Statue of Liberty Museum, the New York Historical Society, and many more. After viewing a screening of some of her films, I really got an idea of what a professional documentary looks like and how a true genius in the field of documentary works. I made sure that I paid attention to the way they use interviews and voiceovers. Most of the interviews were played over top of imagery, they weren't just videos of a person talking. The audio clips were not too long either, they were just snippets of important statements and information that gave some context to the imagery we were seeing. This will be important in my documentary because the message will rely heavily on what the people involved are saying. What I really took note of was the music that was used. Each soundtrack was perfectly timed ...
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