Colour Correction in VS9

PeterK2 · Post by **PeterK2** » Mon May 16, 2005 3:28 am

I have some sections of video which are quite dark, due to low light filming, which I would like to lighten up if I can. I note an earlier comment here from someone saying that this is now much easier with VS9.

Any suggestions on how to do it?

I have tried experimenting in the colour correction menu. I increased brightness, then increased contrast to get rid of the washed out look. Also played a bit with gamma and hue, not really knowing what they were. The end result is certainly easier to see but quite grainey. I know I am starting with bad material and won't be able to get a perfect result but any suggestions would be appreciated.

Peter

bobcwilson · Post by **bobcwilson** » Mon May 16, 2005 11:23 am

I use the Color Balance filter. If you increase the color for Red, Green, and Blue it will lighten up the clip and if you decrease the color it will darken the clip.

bob

Post by **lancecarr** » Mon May 16, 2005 11:48 am

The brightness will just lighten the image, the contrast will compensate for the washing out effect the brightness causes. If you increase the saturation it should restore some of the color. What you really have to do is experiment with it as what you do and how you do it depends on the original. You will get extra grain in the image. Finally, what you see on the monitor will most definitely NOT be what you see on a TV as they display differently. One way to adjust your computer to give a more accurate display is to adjust the gamma correction on the monitor. Go to www.photoscientia.co.uk and there you will find some info on gamma correction for your monitor.

PeterK2 · Post by **PeterK2** » Tue May 17, 2005 1:03 am

Thanks. I'll give it a try.

Peter