1. Open the Color Correction Panel:
- Select the clip in the timeline you want to color correct.
- Click on the "Color" tab in the inspector panel.
- Choose "Secondary Color Correction."
2. Create Color Wheels:
- Click on the "Wheels" tab.
- Three color wheels will appear: Lift (shadows), Gamma (mid-tones), and Gain (highlights).
3. Adjust Shadows with the Lift Wheel:
- Click and drag the circles within the Lift wheel to adjust the shadows.
- Moving the outer circle changes the overall brightness, while the inner circle controls color.
4. Adjust Mid-tones with the Gamma Wheel:
- Click and drag the circles in the Gamma wheel to modify mid-tones.
- Like Lift, the outer circle affects the overall brightness, and the inner circle adjusts the color.
5. Adjust Highlights with the Gain Wheel:
- Click and drag the circles within the Gain wheel to correct the highlights.
- Again, the outer circle controls brightness, and the inner circle controls the color.
6. Refine Color Correction with the Sliders:
- Beneath the color wheels are three sliders: Hue, Saturation, and Brightness.
- Use the sliders to make more precise adjustments to the colors.
7. Use Keyframes for Temporal Control:
- Click the "Keyframes" button and add keyframes to apply color adjustments at different points in the clip.
8. Save Custom Color Presets:
- Click on the "Presets" tab and select "Save Current Settings as Preset."
- Give your preset a name and click "Save."
9. Apply Presets to Other Clips:
- Select the presets from the "Presets" tab and click "Apply" to use them on other clips.
10. Export or Share:
- When you're satisfied with the color correction, export your video or share it directly from Final Cut Pro X.