And I Try Color Correction

[FormerDominator]

I've heard this "color grading" or "color correction" thing is typically pretty important, so I figured I'd give it a shot with the limited equipment (5MP web camera, iMovie) I have. Some examples are below... keep in mind most of these are just screwing around with the levels, bringing some colors down, and maybe increasing the saturation. Nothing I've agonized hours over. Whatcha think?



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And if you're wondering about the context of some of the images... it's probably better not to ask.

 

[FormerDominator]

Here's some more, but it seems like the links are acting screwy...



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(just a test...)



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[GuerrillaAngel]

IMO, they're improvements. IMO, adding contrast gives the image a more film look, especially crushing the blacks. Increasing saturation will give it a more Hollywood look, but will also make it seem a bit surreal.

Good luck.

 

[FormerDominator]

Thanks! I'll fiddle around with the contrast next time and see how it turns out.