Color Direction · Finishing
Color crafted for clarity, mood, and visual impact.
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Shot Breakdown from Loose Ends Music Video
- I start by doing a clean primary balance, getting the exposure and contrast into a natural place without losing any dynamic range.
- Then I dial in the white balance so the skin tones and neutrals feel accurate before building the look.
- Using the HDR wheels, I add a subtle blue tint into the shadows and highlights to push the cooler mood while keeping everything controlled.
- In the curves, I fine-tune the channels to keep the RGB waveform clean and make sure the sky and highlights stay intact.
- Finally, I apply some creative color shaping and film grain to give the shot a polished, filmic finish.