Colour Grading 101 – Primary Color Correction in Baselight Student

‘Baselight Student’ Part 9: Getting started with Primary Corrections

It has taken us a while to get to this point! But now, you understand the Baselight Student user interface and project setup mechanics well enough that we can take our first steps in actually color grading our images (using Mixing Light’s Practice Project, Mother Died). One thing I want to point out here, are the mouse gestures you’ll use when color grading.

Why you should consider using a tablet and pen with Baselight Student

As you watch this Insight, you’ll notice the circular mouse motion for adjusting color wheel parameters. Keep in mind that for most Baselight users, a pen and tablet is the standard interface for controlling the mouse. The circular gestural control you see me use is a bit weird on a mouse but feels incredibly intuitive on a tablet. Since we’re using Baselight Student, there’s a high likelihood you’re not using a control surface, and my recommendation is to try and get your hands on a tablet when learning to use Baselight Student – it really does speed up your color grading operations .