Video editing is the process of combining and manipulating video clips to create a finished video. It involves cutting, arranging, and joining clips together, and adding effects and transitions.
To cut together film clips
To alter and correct sound mixing
To add digital effects
To make other essential technical changes to video files
To blend video files
To preserve continuity between shots
To replace or remove background assets
Video editing software: Adobe Premiere Pro.
Types of video editing: Linear, Non-linear, and Offline.
Color correction is the process of adjusting the colors in a photo or video to achieve accurate, natural-looking colors by manipulating elements like white balance, exposure, contrast, and black levels, essentially fixing any inconsistencies or imbalances in the original footage to create a more balanced image; it's a foundational step in post-production, aiming to correct color issues before applying any creative color grading techniques.
White balance:
Adjusting the color temperature to ensure neutral colors appear accurate (like a white object looking truly white).
Exposure:
Adjusting the overall brightness of the image.
Contrast:
Adjusting the difference between the darkest and lightest areas of the image.
Saturation:
Controlling the intensity of colors, making them appear more vibrant or muted.
Color correction:
Primarily focuses on fixing technical color issues to achieve accurate representation.
Color grading:
Applies creative color adjustments to enhance the aesthetic of an image, often adding stylistic elements like a specific color tone or mood.