The latest update to Premiere Pro introduces a new technology for fast, intelligent color grading called Auto Tone. Replacing the Auto button in the Lumetri Color panel, Auto Tone builds on Adobe’s color science expertise to help editors to develop their own cinematic style. The auto button has always been somewhat of a joke for professionals. Regardless of the application, the wild and unpleasant results that auto color provides often make a bad situation worse. Adobe is looking to change that. Image credit: Adobe Auto Tone adjustments occur in the basic correction sliders at the top of the Lumetri panel. This provides a more nuanced result than previously available. An advanced algorithm analyzes the temperature, tint, exposure, contrast, highlights, shadows, whites, blacks, and saturation of the images to produce the best-looking results possible with a single click. The previous Auto button only made adjustments to the exposure of the images. It didn’t take into account the temperature or saturation. This prior method was just a shot in the dark for inexperienced editors. Image credit: Adobe The intention of Auto Tone is to familiarize new content creators with the adjustments available. It can also be a starting point for experienced editors who need to hit the ground running. Lumetri Color was added to Adobe Premiere Pro following the end of Adobe Speedgrade, Adobe’s standalone color grading application. Lumetri Color provides editors with approachable and fast tools to breathe life into their stories by adding color. Adobe’s commitment to continue making color grading easier...
Published By: CineD - Thursday, 7 October, 2021