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After Effects CC Color Grading

by Jeff Hurd

Color grading is an absolute must for any professional video project. This course will teach you to first color correct using lumetri scopes and effects in After Effects as well as Premiere. Then set a mood or emotion by adding your color grade.

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What you'll learn

Have you ever wanted to add your own custom color grade to your footage? If so, After Effects CC Color Grading is the perfect course for you because you will learn how to professionally color correct and color grade any footage right within After Effects or Premiere Pro. First, you will learn color theory and explore the differences between color correction and color grading. Next, you will look at your footage and easily balance the luma and color using visual scopes and lumetri effects. Finally, you will get creative with LUTs and looks, as well as creating your own custom color grade using effects in After Effects. When you’re finished with this course, you will not only know color theory, but also how to easily track and manipulate color data to bring out the perfect color grade for your project. Software required: After Effects CC

Table of contents

Course Overview
2mins
Project Introduction
15mins
Color Grading and Color Correction in Premiere
36mins
Color Grading and Color Correction in After Effects
31mins

About the author

Jeff Hurd

Jeff Hurd is a Product Leader based in Chicago. He has been an author on Pluralsight since 2014, where he emphasizes scenario based learning. His portfolio includes work for: Visibly, Built In, Groupon, Radio Flyer, Porsche, Howl at the Moon, Four Loko and State Farm.

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