Uploaded March 2023 | Updated September 2026, 19 hours ago

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➡ Get my Color Grade Adobe Presets and LUTs: bit.ly/color-grade-yt

While color grading gets its roots in cinema, photographers can use this powerful and often misunderstood tool to add a beautiful look that accentuates the natural elements of the photo.

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Table of Contents:
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00:00 - Introduction
00:21 - Why color grading is misunderstood
00:38 - Color grading in cinema
01:41 - When you should apply color grading
03:30 - Understanding the color grade tools in Lightroom
04:08 - Applying a color grade to the shadows
08:17 - Applying a color grade to the midtones
08:53 - Applying a color grade to the highlights
09:24 - Using the Blending and Balance sliders
10:36 - Applying a global color grade
11:31 - The difference between color grading and HSL
13:37 - Check out my Color Grade Adobe Presets and LUTs
14:26: Adding a color grade to a photo
18:16 - Everything you need to know about the Tone Curve

➡ Understanding the Tone Curve in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop
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