Uploaded February 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Learn how to export an alpha mask as an image sequence and then import it into Blender's Video Sequence Editor (VSE) in order to change the color of your hair in REAL TIME. (Blender 2.83.12) Timestamps below:

0:00 - Intro & Recap
0:32 - Color Grading in the Compositor
1:57 - Compositor vs VSE
2:56 - Prepare your coloring in the Compositor first
6:14 - Render a black and white alpha mask as an image sequence
7:57 - Import alpha mask image sequence into the VSE
8:40 - Using the alpha mask with sequencer strips
9:37 - Color grading the hair in the VSE
14:21 - Combine all layers of the old man together
15:41 - Prepare render settings for video
16:41 - Slight color grading of the face in the VSE
16:56 - Render and result!

Full Series:

I'm OLD! (in Blender) TEASER
youtu.be/f6IlJpDNA_s

Make yourself look OLD in Blender | Your Face
youtu.be/ygAHzfU2050

Change your hair color in Blender | Part 1 - Simple Masking
youtu.be/RAumBwU5p-s

Change your hair color in Blender | Part 2 - Advanced Masking
youtu.be/3DtdnOgDvWM

Change your hair color in Blender | Part 3 - Animating Masks
youtu.be/ExpXWQVgrHE

Change your hair color in Blender | Part 4 - Masks & Color Grading in the VSE
youtu.be/hbho2s_vMRo