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There are 4 modules in this course
Learners will develop the ability to analyze color using professional scopes, apply accurate color correction, and create cinematic color grades using Adobe Premiere Pro. By the end of the course, learners will be able to interpret luminance and chroma data, balance exposure and white levels, match shots across sequences, and design creative color looks that support visual storytelling.
This course benefits learners by providing a structured, practical approach to color grading that mirrors real-world post-production workflows. Through step-by-step demonstrations and applied techniques, learners gain confidence in correcting unbalanced footage, working with challenging clips, and refining grades with precision tools such as curves, color wheels, and HSL Secondary controls. The skills acquired are directly applicable to professional video editing, filmmaking, and content creation projects.
What makes this course unique is its strong emphasis on scope-driven decision-making and hands-on practice rather than preset-based grading. Learners progress from foundational color science to advanced cinematic grading styles, including selective color manipulation and industry-standard looks, ensuring both technical accuracy and creative control in every grade.
This module introduces learners to the fundamental principles of color correction and the technical tools required to evaluate color accurately in Adobe Premiere Pro. Learners explore the role of color correction in professional workflows and develop the ability to interpret Lumetri Scopes, including waveform, vectorscope, and histogram. Emphasis is placed on objective color analysis, enabling learners to diagnose exposure, luminance, and color balance issues with confidence before moving into creative grading.
What's included
9 videos4 assignments
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9 videos•Total 57 minutes
Course Introduction•2 minutes
Difference Between Color Correction•6 minutes
Lumetri Scopes•12 minutes
Change to Color•2 minutes
Understanding RGB and Luma Waveform•7 minutes
Vectorscope YUV•9 minutes
Details of Vectorscope YUV•7 minutes
Details of Vectorscope YUV Continue•6 minutes
Understanding Histogram•5 minutes
4 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Graded - Foundations of Color Science & Scopes•30 minutes
Introduction to Color Correction•10 minutes
Exploring Lumetri Scopes•10 minutes
Reading Scopes for Accuracy•10 minutes
Mastering Lumetri Color Controls
Module 2•2 hours to complete
Module details
This module focuses on practical mastery of the Lumetri Color panel for precise color correction and clip matching. Learners gain hands-on experience adjusting luma values, correcting white balance, and maintaining visual consistency across sequences. Advanced curve-based controls are introduced to enable fine-grained tonal and color adjustments while maintaining technical accuracy.
What's included
9 videos4 assignments
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9 videos•Total 73 minutes
Values of Waveform Luma•8 minutes
Introduction to Lumetri Color Panel•13 minutes
Matching Sequence•4 minutes
Understanding White Balance•10 minutes
Creative Tab•9 minutes
Curves Panel•7 minutes
Hue Vs Sat•6 minutes
Color Correction Part 1•10 minutes
Color Correction Part 2•7 minutes
4 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Graded - Mastering Lumetri Color Controls•30 minutes
Interpreting Luma and Color Values•10 minutes
Sequence Matching & White Balance•10 minutes
Advanced Curve-Based Adjustments•10 minutes
Practical Color Correction Workflows
Module 3•2 hours to complete
Module details
This module emphasizes real-world color correction workflows applied to uncorrected and challenging footage. Learners practice structured correction techniques, including exposure balancing, contrast refinement, and luma-based adjustments. The module reinforces best practices for maintaining consistency across scenes while avoiding over-correction and preserving image quality.
What's included
9 videos4 assignments
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9 videos•Total 73 minutes
Color Correction Part 3•11 minutes
Color Grading to Evening Tone•6 minutes
Color Grading to Dark Tone•8 minutes
Working on Uncorrected Footage•7 minutes
Working on Uncorrected Footage Continue•7 minutes
Color Wheel and Match•8 minutes
Hue Vs Luma•7 minutes
Color Grading for Cinematic Look•5 minutes
Color Grading Part 1•13 minutes
4 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Graded - Practical Color Correction Workflows•30 minutes
End-to-End Color Correction•10 minutes
Handling Uncorrected Footage•10 minutes
Luma-Based Color Control•10 minutes
Creative Color Grading & Style Development
Module 4•3 hours to complete
Module details
This module transitions learners from technical correction to creative color grading and visual storytelling. Learners develop cinematic looks, explore popular color styles such as orange and teal, and apply selective color manipulation using advanced Lumetri tools. Emphasis is placed on creative intent, subtle refinement, and achieving professional-grade visual polish.
What's included
7 videos4 assignments
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7 videos•Total 64 minutes
Color Grading Part 2•11 minutes
Color Grading Part 3•6 minutes
Creating Orange and Teal•11 minutes
HSL Secondary•11 minutes
Selective Color Manipulation•7 minutes
Working with HSL Secondary•6 minutes
Conclusion•12 minutes
4 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Graded - Creative Color Grading & Style Development•30 minutes
Cinematic Grading Techniques•10 minutes
Popular Color Styles•10 minutes
Selective Color & Final Polish•10 minutes
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