This chapter provides a basic introduction to color correction techniques. It suggests some general principles to keep in mind when you are assessing footage and making color corrections. The chapter then presents two examples of shots with typical color problems and detailed explanations of adjustments that improve those shots.

This information is intended primarily for users who are unfamiliar with the methods of color correction and who want some initial guidance on how to handle material that needs correction. However, since the chapter is built around specific examples of color corrections made with Avid Color Correction, it might also be useful for anyone learning to work with the tool and its controls, even an experienced colorist.