DON'T Make These 10 COLOR GRADING MISTAKES

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Hey, I’m Dylan John! And In this Final Cut Pro tutorial, we’re going over 10 color grading and color correction mistakes I see all the time. Whether you’re brand new to FCP color grading or already getting solid results, these tips will help you spot common errors and fine-tune your workflow. These are fixes that’ll instantly improve your grades and clean up your color workflow in Final Cut Pro. And if you’re looking to really go deep, I cover this stuff and way more in the FCP Color Grading Masterclass.

Here’s what you’ll learn:
🎛 Why Temp/Tint sliders aren’t the move for proper white balance
🧑🎨 How to dial in natural skin tones with the vectorscope
📈 How color curves can fix targeted color casts in shadows, mids, and highlights
🚫 What happens when you blow out your highlights or crush your blacks
🌈 How to prevent color bleed in your pure whites and blacks using HSL curves
🎥 Why you shouldn’t convert Log footage with the built-in camera LUT tab
🧠 How to avoid over-complicating your grade with unnecessary masks
🎬 Why mood and story should influence your color choices
📊 The correct video scope for reading contrast and exposure (hint: it’s not RGB Overlay)
🆚 How the Comparison Viewer helps you match shots like a pro

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CHAPTER MARKERS
00:00 - Don’t make these mistakes!
00:09 - Mistake #1
01:08 - Mistake #2
01:54 - Mistake #3
02:32 - Mistake #4
03:32 - Mistake #5
04:23 - Mistake #6
05:02 - Mistake #7
05:45 - Mistake #8
06:12 - Mistake #9
07:27 - Mistake #10
07:56 - Complete guide to becoming a grading pro!
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