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Primary color correction

A color adjustment affecting the image broadly, such as overall exposure, balance, contrast, or saturation.

Also known as: primary grade, primaries

Reviewed

Inputs

  • Approved creative material, production information, and the requirements for the task

Outputs

  • A reviewed result with a clear owner, version, and downstream handoff

Handoffs

  • Primaries establish a stable base and shot match before more isolated work; controls and order vary by grading system and color-management pipeline.

In practice

Primaries establish a stable base and shot match before more isolated work; controls and order vary by grading system and color-management pipeline.

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