• Why you need to Colour Correct your footage

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    What is colour correction? Colour Correction is the process of using filters, colour gels or post-production computer programs to change the colour of the light in a film. Colour management is also used during the process of filming. Colour can be used to direct an audience’s attention to the action in a subconscious way. Oranges, browns and yellows can convey instability or danger, while colours like blue can convey a cold and unsettling feeling that is commonly used for horror movies. In The Matrix, for example, scenes within the Matrix used a green filter, while scenes outside of the Matrix used a blue filter to convey two very different atmospheres in the film. Colour correction is used in the majority of Hollywood films to create a setting, mood or feeling. If you’re making your own film, you can use colour correction techniques in post-production or editing software to convey the …