Adobe After Effects CC Classroom in a Book (2019 Release), First Edition

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The blue cast is gone, and the image appears warmer.


For each channel, the Input settings increase the value, while the Output settings decrease the
value. For example, lowering the Red Input White value adds red to the highlights in the shot,
and increasing the Red Output White value adds red to the shadows or dark areas in the shot.


Performing the math lets you zero in on the appropriate settings quickly. If you prefer, you could
experiment with the settings to find the best values for the footage you’re using.


8. Hide the Levels (Individual Controls) properties in the Effect Controls panel.

Adjusting color with the Lumetri Color effect


You used the Levels effect to adjust the color balance in the second clip. Now you’ll use the
Lumetri Color effect to do the same for the first clip.


Note
The Lumetri Color effect in After Effects is similar to the color panel in Premiere
Pro. To learn more about the Lumetri Color effect, search for “Color workflows” in
After Effects Help.

The Lumetri Color effect provides professional-quality grading and color correction tools that
you can use to adjust color, contrast, light, and curves. You can apply simple color corrections or
use more advanced color correction tools. The Lumetri Color effect in After Effects works the
same as the color panel in Premiere Pro.


The clip is in pretty good shape, but some fine-tuning will result in a better project.

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