2.4. Basic settings during the editing process
2.4.2. Correct colour and light
During editing, it is very often necessary to make a basic colour or light correction or adjustment of the recorded audiovisual material. There are some simple corrections which improve the image in almost all cases:
- Adjust the contrast, to bring out the darkest and brightest parts.
- Give the image more or less light, depending on the needs of the shot (if it is too bright or too dark).
- Remove saturation, not too much, just a little to get a cleaner look.
- Balance the colour, if necessary, if it is observed that one shade predominates too much.
You will need to find out how to adjust these values in the video editor you are using. If the editing software does not allow you to make these changes, there are some online editing services that allow you to edit your videos after uploading them and make these and other adjustments.
