How to Color Grade Like A Pro with your Smartphone

Introduction

In today's digital age, enhancing your videos has never been easier, even from your smartphone. With the right tools and a bit of creativity, you can give your clips a professional look. This guide will walk you through the steps of color grading your videos using the Filmora mobile app.

Getting Started

To begin, if you haven't already, download the Filmora mobile app from either the Play Store or App Store. Once you have installed the app, open it up and create a new project. Import the video clips you want to edit into the timeline.

Step-by-Step Color Grading

Editing the First Clip

1. Add Keyframes: Select a point at the beginning of your first video clip and add a keyframe.
2. Adjust Settings: Click on the ‘Adjust’ tool:
   • Exposure: Set to -39
   • Leave all other settings as they are and hit ‘OK’.
3. Set the Second Keyframe: Move to a point closer to the end of the clip, add another keyframe, and then adjust the following settings:
   • Exposure: Set to 30
   • Contrast: Set to 37
   • Saturation: Set to 67
   • Black Level: Set to 19
4. HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness):
   • Hue: Adjust to -92
   • Saturation: Set to 40
   • Brightness: Set to 80
5. Preview Changes: Click ‘OK’ to save the edits, and preview your clip to notice the transformation.

Editing the Second Clip

1. Repeat Keyframe Process: Add a keyframe at the start of your second clip and click ‘Adjust’.
2. Apply Filter: Choose the ‘Daily Life’ filter and set it to 98.
3. Adjustment Settings:
   • Exposure: -43
   • Contrast: 43
4. Add Mid-Clip Keyframe: Click to add another keyframe in the middle of the clip and adjust:
   • Exposure: 52
   • Contrast: 80
   • Saturation: 46
   • Vibrance: 75
5. Preview the Changes: Toggle the effect on and off to see the before and after, then save your work.

Editing the Third Clip

1. Use Specific Filters: For the third clip, simply apply the ‘Grim Horizon’ filter.
2. Preview and Save: Save your settings and take a look at your work.

Adding Music and Final Touches

To elevate your video further, add a suitable music track. Preview your final video, and when satisfied, click on the export button. Choose your desired resolution and frame rate, remember to uncheck the watermark option, and save it to your gallery.

Learning More

For those looking to dive deeper into video editing with Filmora, the Creator Hub is an excellent resource. It offers an array of tutorials from creators worldwide, accessible for free. Check the link in the description to expand your editing skills.

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Keywords

• Color grading
• Filmora mobile app
• Keyframes
• Exposure
• Contrast
• Saturation
• Filters
• Video editing
• Creator Hub

FAQ

1. What is color grading?
Color grading is the process of adjusting the color, exposure, and contrast of your video to achieve a desired visual style.

2. Can I use the Filmora mobile app for free?
Yes, the Filmora mobile app offers a free version, but features may be limited, and a watermark may be present.

3. Where can I download the Filmora mobile app?
You can download the Filmora mobile app from the Play Store for Android devices or the App Store for iOS devices.

4. What is the importance of using keyframes in video editing?
Keyframes allow you to create gradual changes to your video’s properties, enabling dynamic edits throughout the timeline.

5. Where can I find more tutorials on video editing?
You can visit the Creator Hub linked in the description for a variety of tutorials from other creators around the world.