Make Videos LOOK CINEMATIC in After Effects | Color Correction in After Effects

In this tutorial, we will walk through the process of enhancing your videos to give them a cinematic look through color correction in Adobe After Effects. By following the steps outlined below, you can learn how to apply various effects and adjustments to your footage to achieve a professional and polished appearance.

To begin, import your media file into After Effects by right-clicking and selecting "import files." Create a composition by dragging the media file over the composition icon, ensuring the properties match. You can then add adjustment layers for color grading, applying effects such as curves, vibrance, photo filter, tint, brightness, contrast, and unsharp mask. By combining these layers and adjusting their settings, you can create a visually appealing and cohesive color grade for your video.

Additionally, pre-compose the adjustment layers to easily apply the color correction to multiple media files. By selecting "collapse transformation" for the pre-composed layers, you can see a before-and-after view of the color correction effects on your footage. This process allows for efficient color grading across various video clips, enhancing the overall visual consistency and quality of your content.

Thank you for watching this tutorial, and remember to explore Envato Elements for free trial access to a wide range of resources for your video projects. Check the eligibility for the trial in your country and ensure to cancel before the trial period ends if needed. Stay tuned for more tutorials in the future to further enhance your video editing skills.

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Keywords

After Effects, color correction, cinematic look, adjustment layers, curves, vibrance, photo filter, tint, brightness, contrast, unsharp mask, pre-compose, Envato Elements, video editing.

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