[This is an excerpt from a recent on-line video webinar, which is available exclusively for Video Training Library members. Our other training is available as a download from our store.]
EXCERPT DESCRIPTION
In this short video tutorial, Larry Jordan answers a question showing how to use Apple Final Cut Pro X to match the color between video clips shot using different cameras, one of which was an iPhone.
How to Color Match Video Shot on Different Cameras
TRT: 8:47 — MPEG-4 HD movie
SESSION DESCRIPTION
“Ask Larry Anything” is one of our favorite topics. Watch as host, Larry Jordan, answers viewer’s questions about, well, just about anything. Topics covered include:
This session was presented twice – this is from the 12 PM session.
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2 Responses to FCP X: How to Color Match Video Shot on Different Cameras [v]
Good stuff Larry. However I’m sure most of us will agree that nothing is better than getting the color right in camera when possible. To do this I’ve been using the Lumu iPhone attachment ($300) that turns the phone into a very accurate light meter and color temperature reader. (www.lu.mu) Recently I did a 3 camera shoot (2 A7S and 1 PXW-X70) of speakers at a church and beforehand I used the Lumu color temp checker near the podium where the speakers were standing. It showed approximately 3300 degrees Kelvin so I manually set all 3 cameras to 3300 as white balance and it worked beautifully. Then I used techniques such as yours for fine tuning. For Multicam and single camera work I’ll probably never do it any other way when I have time to set up in advance. The Lumu also works great as an incident light meter and has a dedicated Cine/Video mode.
Richard:
This is an excellent tip; and thanks for referring to Lumu! The challenge, I’ve found, is never the stuff that we shoot, it’s the stuff that shot for us by others.
Larry