What is color grading in Premiere Pro?

Color grading in Premiere Pro refers to the creative process of enhancing the visual tone and mood of your footage using the Lumetri Color panel. It helps achieve a cinematic or stylized look.

How can I do basic color correction in Premiere Pro?

Use the Lumetri Color panel's Basic Correction section to adjust white balance, exposure, contrast, highlights, shadows, and saturation. Start here before applying creative effects or LUTs.

Where can I find LUTs in Premiere Pro?

You can apply LUTs in the Lumetri panel under Input LUT (Basic Correction) or Look (Creative).

How do I copy color grading settings to other clips?

Right-click the graded clip, choose Copy, then right-click your target clip and select Paste Attributes. Make sure “Lumetri Color” is checked in the dialog box.

Can I save my own color preset in Premiere Pro

Yes! In the Lumetri Color panel, click the three-dot menu and choose Save Preset. This allows you to reuse your custom color grading on future projects or share it with others.

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