Colour correcting sections of a short film using the range selection tool??

Can I colour correct a section of short film I've been sent using the range selection tool or would it be easier to proceed by re-cutting the film into clips so I can then colour correct the clips, make compound clips from them and colour correct etc?? I'm just a little confused as to the best workflow process in this situation.

You could use the Blade command (CMD+B ) to quickly re-cut the film and proceed as you say, or you could use Resolve (the free Lite version will do) to automatically cut up the film (Scene Detection) and color correct in Resolve or export XML to color correct in FCPX.

Here's a vid about Scene Detection in Resolve:



Usually it works pretty well, but you may need to do some manual corrections. If the film does not have too many cuts you might as well do it right inside FCP X.


- Ronny

Great, thanks!!

Seany wrote: Can I colour correct a section of short film I've been sent using the range selection tool or would it be easier to proceed by re-cutting the film into clips so I can then colour correct the clips, make compound clips from them and colour correct etc?? I'm just a little confused as to the best workflow process in this situation.

I think the easiest workflow for what you are doing is with the use of adjustment layers.
www.fcp.co/final-cut-pro/tutorials/945-h...s-in-final-cut-pro-x
blog.alex4d.com/2012/03/19/adjustment-layer-fcpx-effect/

I must concur that adjustment layers are a fantastic way of adding a grade or overall look to a scene or location. However there are no shortcuts each shot (or setup) needs to be matched first--proper balance, contrast, etc and then put your grade on top of it.