Color Grading part1

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 <Color grading>
1. Color correction            VS.   Color grading
Color correction is to correct colors. (objective)
Color grading is to create a "LOOK". (subjective)

2. example "LOOK"
-Teal and orange color scheme ( typical Hollywood blockbuster )
-Bleach bypass look

3. What to consider?
Vivid          Bleached
Contrasty        Flat
Clean        Grainy
Sharp         Soft/ Diffusive
Dramatic      Casual
Warm         Cool
Low key         High key
Modern          Vintage

4. The first step.
-Level : to check out Histogram
The first thing to tweak is the black level.
And then White level (=exposure control)
And then Set the tone by adjusting Mid-level (mid-tone)

5. Looks : the most versatile All-in-One tool set.
-Subject
Exposure
Spot Exposure
Grad Exposure

-Matte
Color Filter
Diffusion

-Lens
Lens Vignette
Edge Softness
Lens Distortion
Chromatic Aberration

-Camera
Renoiser (film grain)
Neg Bleach Bypass

-Post
Print Bleach Bypass
Curve or S-Curve
Shoulder

6. MOJO
to add instant " teal & orange look / bleach bypass ".