Color Correct LOG Like a Pro in Final Cut (No Conversion LUTs or PLUGINS)

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This video is for FCPX - How to Color Correct and Colour Grade with NO Conversion LUTS or PLUGINGs. I also made this workflow for Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve, you can find those here:
►Premiere Pro: • Color Correct LOG Like...
►DaVinci Resolve: • Color Correct LOG Like...
Color correcting Canon EOS R & C200 C-Log or Sony A7 S-Log footage in FCPX cameras is actually much easier than you think. And with a tiny bit of knowledge you will be able to go from this… to this in about 1 min. Today I will show you how without any special plugins or LUTs.
When I do use a plugin for color correcting it's this one:
FCPX Color Grading Plugin: bit.ly/RafaelColorFinale
This technique I am using in this video will work in any editor that has color correction controls.
In this video we will talk about:
• How to set the exposure and contrast properly for Log Footage
• how to easily white balance with and without a color chart using the waveform.
• How to correct skin tone issues using the vector scope.
• How to check to make sure the skin tone is set to between 40 and 70 IRE and exposed properly.
• How to save the preset to use on all your footage.
• And how you will never have to ask for help again once you practice these steps
Full disclosure, I am not a colorist, for most of my client work I will gladly hire pros to be as precise as possible to grade the footage. However for smaller projects and my own personal work, I learned the steps required to quickly get from Log footage to a base grade without using LUTs or expensive plugins. I am still learning and tweaking as I go, but that's the nature of the creative field, it's always changing and improving.
So this isn't the be all and end all to color correcting C-Log (or any log footage for that matter), there are many ways to do the same thing. But it's a method I have found works really well to rough in a base grade and add some personality to it after.
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00:00 Intro
01:28 Why Shoot in C-Log
03:54 Color Correct In Final Cut Pro
04:18 Use the Waveform
07:28 Fix Skin Tones
16:40 Conclusion

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@dez5 Ай бұрын

The Best video for Final cut Coloring as of 2024. 🎬🎬🎬👏👏👏

@RafaelLudwig Ай бұрын

Dude, thank you for the nice comment! Thanks for watching!

@karthie_ 3 ай бұрын

This video showcases the best FCPX color correction I’ve ever seen. I love the flow of the explanations about what is going on in LOG and Rec.709, all the way through the tutorial of the working steps. Thank you!

@RafaelLudwig 3 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks! And thanks for watching and the comment!

@napoleong011 Жыл бұрын

One of the best Color Grading for Final Cut that I have seen recently.

@RafaelLudwig Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the nice comment and for watching!

@mikelannister960 Жыл бұрын

I watched many videos on color grading and correcting This is the only one that made sense to Jr Bravo

@lipinkitv5337 18 күн бұрын

In my opinion best tutorial regarding to color correct I have ever seen. I just watch, repeat and learn a lot, excellent guidance, thx Rafael.

@wranglerstar 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent, thank you.

@RafaelLudwig 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and the comment!!

@JohnFisk-OHS-78 2 жыл бұрын

Huge thanks! This was so easy to follow, very logical, and the repetition really helped drive home the concepts. Many thanks, mate!

@EvanParcher 3 жыл бұрын

I've been using FCP X for YEARS and didn't know most of this - super helpful and easy to follow, thank you!

@barrytipton1249 Жыл бұрын

I am new to editing and was a little confused with color correction/grading. This video clarified many areas and gave me some great understanding to press forward. Thanks for the great video!

@moethajib2 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for breaking it down like this. I finally fully understand the concept behind Rec 709 and LUT. Bravo!

@bertolbretch 2 жыл бұрын

Omg! I love the simplicity of your explanations. Your workflow is clear and simple. Thanks!

@RafaelLudwig 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thanks for watching and the nice comment! That is how I am planning my final cut course!

@TonyVic 2 жыл бұрын

Ok, this was perfect timing. And thank you for that awesome and understandable definition of Rec 709 in the beginning and why we use LOG. I use FCPX and I shoot in Canon Clog2, and found this very helpful. As I continued to watch, I was got excited because Imlearning something new, and I looking forward to trying everything you are teaching.

@CasualWeekends 3 жыл бұрын

You can't imagine how much your video helped me. And also I can't understand how is that possible your video didn't hit 500k views already. Great job and examples. I will definitely use your tips. Thank you.

@jamesrruff Жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Thank you for making this. Great job by showing multiple cases, this really helped in understanding each step better.

@TheImpatientGardener 3 жыл бұрын

This video was great to begin with and then you threw in that recap. So helpful!

@RafaelLudwig 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the compliment and the comment!

@FredCallahan 2 жыл бұрын

This was the most approachable explanation of color correcting I’ve seen. Thank you for making this. I just tried it and my footage looks great already. You’re awesome

@RafaelLudwig 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thank you for the nice comment and for watching!

@WesKriesel 4 жыл бұрын

Great walk through - I'm seeing why your videos always look so stellar!

@RafaelLudwig 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Wes!

@DiarmuidODonovan 4 жыл бұрын

OHHHHHH. YAAAAAAAAAAA, I learned more in that 17 mins than I ever have in the last 3 years. Thanks a mill Rafael, your a legend. Keep up the awesome work

@RafaelLudwig 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it! It's not as scary as it first sounds, and soooo much easier than it should be! Thanks as always for the comments D!

@onegreenev 3 жыл бұрын

Damn, clear and concise and no need for the extras. An excellent place to start. Thanks. I have not been shooting log but I will use the techniques for what I have and I'll start shooting in log.

@airavearentertainment9186 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this. It's crazy how well you explained it. I've tried to learn about this before and just had a hard time following along. But you made it so simple that I was finally able to learn how to properly do this. Thank you!

@RafaelLudwig 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and the nice comment!

@MR-AK 3 жыл бұрын

Dude, amazing! You made it look so simple. I’ve been fiddling around for quite some time. I wonder why your video didn’t show up in my searches before. Too much not-so-good content on KZfaq. Thank you.

@RafaelLudwig 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the compliment! These videos are gaining traction slowly and YT is a Journey not a race so I have time ;)

@OnLocationEvents 2 жыл бұрын

This is the best video explaining the myth of LOG I've seen after watching so many videos. Rafael this is great work, well done you :)

@RafaelLudwig 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks for the compliment!

@CorentinHarbelot Жыл бұрын

All good! Informative and easy to follow !

@oscarlopez1463 3 жыл бұрын

I’ll try this out for sure. Thanks a lot! :)

@GCLifeStyle 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Raf!

@chrisrout1654 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rafael, straight to the point, this has been so useful C LOG with my R5

@RafaelLudwig 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and the compliment Chris!

@salamhabash6342 2 жыл бұрын

for almost 16 months I had difficulties to learn how to do what u did in this video .. the KZfaqrs this days really only showing off in their channels .. you just straight to the point .. thanx a lot bro .. really nice personality and teaching skills .. thumbs up 👍👍

@Thomaskocht Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! Very helpful Video! Regards From Germany

@iberahims Жыл бұрын

best color correction tutorial for beginners. this is my first time seeing the cropping workflow to isolate the color. I'll try this in my next video project

@RafaelLudwig Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and the nice comment!

@stevestrickland446 3 жыл бұрын

Ok, excellent information. As a stills photographer I was used to programs that would create a profile from the color card. This is very helpful. Getting the number right on the histograms is important, but it is critical to have a calibrated monitor for those subtle changes you mentioned. Thanks for the info.

@dr.giacobbi_psicologo Жыл бұрын

Thank you! It was very usefull and really helped me in editing my videos. I used to work with the greenscreen but now I moved to the studio, so i had to adjust all the settings. I watched a lot of tutorials, but somehow your video had the best "what where why" ansvers to my questions. Great job!

@ThruVisualMedia 2 жыл бұрын

Rafael, This is the absolute best color correction for FCPX video I have ever seen! This was a God Send. Finally got my EOS R and wanted to take full advantage of the C-LOG, THANK YOU!

@RafaelLudwig 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!

@Info-avecOrg Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, you are a very good teacher, you are clear and direct, I subscribe. Thank you again.

@JorgeBravoPratscher Жыл бұрын

This is fantastic Rafael! thank you so much for doing it

@SevenCreations 2 жыл бұрын

a lot of information and tips in this "not too long" video, awesome. Thanks.

@FilmKombat 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video man. This was the easiest to follow along and understand I've seen thus far.

@RafaelLudwig 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you for the compliment and for watching!

@jacekszymanski7857 13 күн бұрын

many thanks, your descriptions are super clear and very helpful. Greetings from Poland :)

@michaelfigueroa. Жыл бұрын

This is by far the best color correcting tutorial I have ever watched!

@RafaelLudwig Жыл бұрын

So kind of you! Thanks for watching and the comment Michael!

@AudioTalks 2 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial! Thank you 🙏🏽

@fromthepeanutgallery1084 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a pro way of doing it. Good tutorial. Thank you.

@degriff 2 жыл бұрын

Insanely useful and well explained, thanks a lot man!

@ktsenior1 Жыл бұрын

This video has helped me soooooo much!! Thank you good sir!!

@ProfSimonHolland 2 жыл бұрын

thats clear and useful....thanks

@RafaelLudwig 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and the comment Simon! Have a great rest of your day!

@Serendipia_95 3 ай бұрын

My goodness! Thank you so much for this video! you opened me a whole new world of posibilities! You are the best! so well explained!

@RafaelLudwig 3 ай бұрын

I'm so glad! Thanks for watching and the comment!

@daveparker1910 3 жыл бұрын

This is an example of why the quality of content and the actual number of views can be inversely proportional. Very helpful! Going to go try this workflow right now. Keep up the great work.

@RafaelLudwig 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that! Thank you for the compliment and the comment Dave!

@thebusinesspsychologist 2 жыл бұрын

The easiest to follow video for FCPX colour correction and grading..brilliant, thank you

@RafaelLudwig 2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! Thanks for watching and the comment!

@EmusicFrench 3 жыл бұрын

A really pedagogic, smart, quick grading clog video. I suscribe!

@RafaelLudwig 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the compliment and the comment!

@nathan-clark 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely superb video 👏🏼

@atreyuf Жыл бұрын

Wow. I’ve seen lots of videos about this. Either too technical or trying to sell LUTS. This is by far the most useful I’ve found so far. Thank you! You have a new sub 😊

@RafaelLudwig Жыл бұрын

This is exactly why I made this tutorial! Thanks for watching and the nice comment Atreyu!

@MrPUTAMIERDAcopon 3 жыл бұрын

The better guide I found frome dozens of in the web so, many thanks Rafa!

@RafaelLudwig 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the compliment and the comment Dani!

@ThisisDigitalden 2 жыл бұрын

That’s a great tutorial and the corrections look fabulous ✔️

@RafaelLudwig 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 😊!!

@blacknoir4131 3 жыл бұрын

I'm shocked 10 people disliked your video, this video is beautiful, well edited, useful, clear, to the point, and taught me things I didn't know was possible. Thanks a million times. Thanks for also providing us with the actual practical information you said you would and not having a click bait video. I'm definitely watching this video again and some of your others.

@RafaelLudwig 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you for watching and the compliment! I am editing my follow up to this video for advanced colorgrading in FCP (Without plugins and with colorfinale). It should be out tomorrow.

@jamesktri7847 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this TOTALLY underrated tutorial!! You are literally saving us $$$$$!

@RafaelLudwig 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the compliment and the comment! That is what this entire channel is dedicated to, saving time and money as a creative!

@henderson678 2 жыл бұрын

This was SO helpful. The best I've seen. Thanks!

@RafaelLudwig 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and the comment!

@Marchelo1988 Жыл бұрын

This is absolute gold

@joseochoa5527 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you for the info.

@jonnylakewood7767 3 жыл бұрын

Rafael, this is an excellent color correction tutorial. thank you.

@RafaelLudwig 3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome! Thank you for the compliment and the comment Jonny!

@MrMyers1489 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a bunch! This is great from a fellow FCPX user.

@MrRAWKUS 3 жыл бұрын

Woooh! This is great! Just bought an Eos R for Vlogs, can’t wait to apply your tutorial to my c log footage 🙌

@RafaelLudwig 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you for watching and the comment!

@explorer9239 2 жыл бұрын

This is the absolute top advice. Many thanks!

@RafaelLudwig 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and the comment! Have a great rest of your day!

@shotbyarian 8 ай бұрын

love this, awesome, thanks!!!

@cagdasdmr 3 жыл бұрын

Best color correction tutorial I ever see. There was still gaps in mind ming about it but after this all clear now. Thanks a lot!

@RafaelLudwig 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you! Thanks for watching and the compliment!

@lovisakunkle945 2 жыл бұрын

super helpful, thank you!

@gregpdavenport 3 жыл бұрын

Bro you are straight to the point and I love it. Thanks! I learned alot.

@RafaelLudwig 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the compliment and the comment Greg!

@GusinTheKitchen 4 жыл бұрын

Rafael, I recently started a weekly coking channel and it was great to find your video, only 4 episodes in. I am shooting Log on my new EOS R and you helped me a ton on an issue that is very subjective and difficult to explain, for the most part. Great job! Thanks!

@RafaelLudwig 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Gus! Make sure you also check out the video how to expose C-Log footage on the EOS R kzfaq.info/get/bejne/prOPpJlnsLyykYk.html - these two videos go hand in hand! Also, I shouldn't have checked out your channel while hungry!!!! 😁 I can smell the food, it looks so tasty! Beautiful kitchen! Thanks for the comment Gus!

@josh-cast 2 жыл бұрын

This was extremely helpful

@directorjparker1415 3 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for making this video I really learned a lot I’ve been struggling so much with log footage and I recently discussed with Sony the loss of detail and sharpness shooting in a log 3 and they told me it shouldn’t be any loss in sharpness of detail so thank you for confirming I’m not crazy

@roseinkpictures1782 Жыл бұрын

It would be nice to watch more editing videos like this.

@thoughtfulconcept-mv7qr 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your very informative video!

@tigerwusongster 2 жыл бұрын

you are amazing, wonderful mentor.

@YonnBurgos 2 жыл бұрын

Amazon tutorial! It kept me watching it longer... I took notes and screenshot a lot as reference to practice on it. Thanks man!

@Pehaba1961 7 ай бұрын

Very useful Tutorial. Well done! Thank you.

@RafaelLudwig 6 ай бұрын

You are welcome! Thanks for watching and the comment!

@ckfvideo 2 жыл бұрын

This was pretty fantastic. Thanks!

@RafaelLudwig 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and the comment !

@b1llmoo 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this, I was just throwing a LUT on my video and wondering why so much noise, this what I have been looking for.

@esmpmedia8586 2 жыл бұрын

I'm tired of having to keep buying all these luts..There's got to be a better way.. Your video answer to my quest! Thank you so much! Subscribed!

@RafaelLudwig 2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! Thanks for watching and the nice comment!

@terrygadsden7883 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot, Rafael. Very helpful.

@RafaelLudwig 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and the comment Terry!

@smivadee 11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!!

@RafaelLudwig 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and the comment!

@ImproveYourVoice 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Rafael, I've been creating videos on youtube for 3.5 years and now only starting to explore better quality footage. I use FCPX so this is extremely useful. Thanks a lot, dude!!! Subbed and gonna check out more. Stay saucy!

@RafaelLudwig 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thank you for watching and the super nice comment Darren!

@thetravelpony Жыл бұрын

Priceless!

@RafaelLudwig Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and the comment!

@TRIOStories 3 жыл бұрын

This was the best tutorial on colour correcting for final cut pro that I’ve ever seen. Watched the whole thing. Thanks so much for this 🙌🏼

@RafaelLudwig 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you! Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and the comment!

@zywcu 2 жыл бұрын

Total agree

@chrisfoster8770 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video Rafael! I was struggling with color correction and grading and you really helped clear it up. Thanks!

@RafaelLudwig 2 жыл бұрын

That’s great to hear! When you are ready, Make sure you check out the part 2 to this video, advanced color grading, it builds on this video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jKqJoNp_zq6zj58.html Thanks for watching and the comment Chris!

@chrisfoster8770 2 жыл бұрын

@@RafaelLudwig Will do right now. Thanks!

@scribblesandinkstains 3 жыл бұрын

This was super useful! Thank you.

@RafaelLudwig 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and the comment!

@ariksax 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! SO much information and practical use in one video! Would be interesting to see some full editing tutorials regarding colors and exposure in the future. Thanks once again and keep going!

@RafaelLudwig 4 жыл бұрын

You got it! Thanks for the comment!

@MarkdavinObenza 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, thank you!

@Hebhansen 2 жыл бұрын

Practical clean and clear. Thx!

@RafaelLudwig 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again Henrik for watching and the comment!

@nicamaya 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, Liked, Subscribed! Thanks dude!

@alexisacevedo6121 3 жыл бұрын

this is goooolldddd!!!

@hectorhidalgo652 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video; very helpful 🙌

@RafaelLudwig 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful Hector! Thanks for watching and the comment!

@my2cents198 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome work!!

@RafaelLudwig 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and the compliment!

@buccimister 2 жыл бұрын

So helpful! Simple and thorough!

@RafaelLudwig 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so! Thanks for watching and the nice comment!

@tbcmediaca 3 жыл бұрын

This Vid Solved My Aggression Towards FCPX Color system. Thanks dude!!

@RafaelLudwig 3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! And yeah it’s a bit of a pain! Thanks for watching and the comment!!

@GDavisLunch 2 жыл бұрын

This has been the best color correcting tutorial for FCPX that I’ve seen!!!!

@RafaelLudwig 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gerald! Make sure you check out Part 2 of this video "Advanced Color Grading" It builds on the steps in this one. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jKqJoNp_zq6zj58.html Thanks for watching and the comment!

@GDavisLunch 2 жыл бұрын

@@RafaelLudwig Will do!!!