ABSTRACT

In many cases, a simple change to the basic video levels can produce the desired results.

For instance, if the color of the image is basically correct but the flesh tones tend to be slightly magenta, a small adjustment to the hue control can sometimes save the day. However, in most cases, primary color correction must be used in order to balance the color throughout the material. In many situations, if primary color correction is carried to an extreme, certain critical colors in the scene may be changed. In order to correct this, secondary color correction may need to be applied. The following sections explain the various types of color correction, their uses, and when each applies.