How to Match Colors Between Different Cameras and Grade Log Footage

One of the most common issues you will face if you are shooting video with multiple cameras is matching the color across all the footage to ensure consistent, professional results. If that is something you struggle with, this excellent video will show you how it is done, along with how to grade log footage.

Coming to you from Gerald Undone, this helpful video will show you how to match color across footage from multiple cameras and how to grade log footage. This is a common issue when shooting video. For example, you might shoot your main footage on a dedicated cinema camera and your b-roll on a less expensive hybrid camera. This can result in two sets of footage with different color palettes, something that will be jarring for the viewer, which is why it is so crucial that you take the time to bring the two in line with each other. The good news is that most video editing software gives you some rather advanced tools for precisely dialing in the correct adjustments. Check out the video above for the full rundown.

If you are new to video editing and want to continue your journey, check out "Introduction to Adobe Premiere: A Video Editing Tutorial With Lee Morris!"

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Alex Cooke is a Cleveland-based portrait, events, and landscape photographer. He holds an M.S. in Applied Mathematics and a doctorate in Music Composition. He is also an avid equestrian.

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