How to Change a Specific Color in Final Cut Pro | FCPX Tutorial

[@Brad_West]

What aspect of color grading would you like to know more about? I’m looking for ideas for a future video on color grading, so please leave your suggestions in the comments below 😊👇🏼

[@Scratchboardproductions]

Do you have any videos on color grading for creating shadows? Or anything on how to create moody horror looks in color grading?

[@Brad_West]

I don’t have anything like that yet, but that’s a good idea for a future video. A quick way to create a moody look would be to do basic corrections (like exposure, white balance, etc) across all your clips and then apply a moody LUT to an adjustment layer that you can add across your entire edit. If you don’t want to use a LUT, you can still use an adjustment layer to create your own moody look using FCPX’s built in color plugins.

[@Scratchboardproductions]

@@Brad_West thanks so much! I definitely have subscribed to your channel. And will be watching in the future for more awesome tips for fcpx!

[@Brad_West]

@@Scratchboardproductions Thanks for the support! Appreciate it 😊🙏🏼

[@bangbambangshorts8066]

@@Brad_West what about change color to black? For example i wanna turn my pink teddy bear into a black one?

[@JesusPursuit]

Great video. I don't usually leave comments but this was perfect. right to the point and easy to understand. Well done!! and thank you so much.

[@Brad_West]

Thanks Derik. Appreciate the kind words and I’m glad you found it helpful 😄🙏🏼

[@KathySierraVideo]

Oh wow 🤗, thank-you for this 🙏. What I especially love is that you took the time to show *every* step. So many FCPX tutorials just go way too fast, make too many assumptions, and leave out just enough of the crucial bits that it’s just too frustrating. This was 👌👌👌

[@Brad_West]

Thanks so much for watching. Appreciate the feedback! I'm trying to find the balance between giving all the steps so that beginners can follow, but not making it too basic for some of the more experienced users. I'm glad you found it helpful 😊

[@KathySierraVideo]

@@Brad_West I think you nailed it 🤗👌. I’ve been using FCPX for 5 years, but I know I barely scratch the surface. If you cover something, even if you do it quickly I can still rewind/pause... so much better than if it’s just not there. (I know it’s not easy to get technical tutorials “right”, so again, thank-you 🙏)

[@Brad_West]

@@KathySierraVideo You're welcome. Appreciate you 😊

[@scottcampbell3940]

Thank you, my friend. Easy to understand and quickly applicable. I was at an ad agency for 3 decades (I was Head of Production at McCann-Erickson) and it is always refreshing to find someone who can explain something succinctly. I'm an old guy now, but still learning new stuff every day. Thanks!

[@Brad_West]

Thanks for watching Scott! I’m glad you enjoyed the video. I used to do work for McCann SA back in the day. Glad to hear you’re still learning new things 😄🙌🏼

[@VonAllenSports]

Thank you for making a to the point video instead of a bunch of nonsense. You're awesome.

[@Brad_West]

Haha thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it 😊🙏🏼

[@MikeLao2G]

good, organized, straight to the point, not an annoying accent, thank you!

[@Brad_West]

Haha! I'm glad my accent isn't annoying lol 😅

[@veganbell]

I can't remember the last time I found a video THIS useful! Thank you for keeping it so brief, yet so detailed. Subscribed!

[@Brad_West]

I’m so glad to hear that! Thanks for the support 😊🙏🏼

[@growingtruedisciples]

The intro was phenomenal! Great job and thank you for this video!

[@Brad_West]

I’m glad you like it, thanks for watching! 😊🙏🏼

[@edwarddavenport9881]

Life saver. Thanks for the upload and getting straight to the point.

[@Brad_West]

You’re welcome!

[@UltraKryptonian]

Heck... this tutorial was WAY better than some of the other ones I've seen on YT! I'm subscribing!

[@Brad_West]

Thanks so much for saying that and for the support 😊🙏🏼 I hope you enjoy some of the other videos too 🤙🏼

[@frodhor1111]

Thank you Brad. Simple and direct.

[@Brad_West]

You’re welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed it 😊🤙🏼

[@pragyanbezbo]

This video helped me a lot in grading a particular green of two different cameras. Thanks for this. Your tutorial video will save my video now.

[@Brad_West]

Great to hear! I’m glad you were able to out the tips into action 😄🙌🏼

[@generalamin18]

great video. I'm a premier pro person and am planning of switching to FCPX. I'm beginning to learnt a lot from u. Thanks a lot

[@Brad_West]

I'm obviously a big fan of FCPX. Tried editing in Premiere Pro for a while and it just wasn't for me. I'm sure you'll enjoy the switch. Best of luck 😊

[@SightsofCy]

Aahhh. This is what I was looking for, time to play around in FCPX, totally loving your tutorials, most of the time, I’ll be freaking out by accidentally opening/clicking on this panel. Hahahaha. Totally a newbie 😂 I wasn’t able to say that I’m definitely loving the South African accent. 😍😍😍 Thanks again Brad 🙌🏼🎉👏🏼👑

[@Brad_West]

Haha I’m glad the videos have been helpful to you 😊👊🏼 Thanks for watching so many of them 🤙🏼

[@BethPiver]

wow, this was excellent! ive been looking for a video on how to do this for awhile & this is the best one! very informative & clear. thank you so much, i really appreciate your help!

[@Brad_West]

Thanks Beth! I’m glad you found the video helpful 😄🙌🏼

[@alexjames8906]

Brillant Video! Straight to the point.

[@Brad_West]

Thanks Alex. Glad you enjoyed it 😊👊🏼

[@davidhowe2879]

Wow didnt know it was that easy, Thanks! great video!

[@Brad_West]

Awesome! Thanks for watching 😊🙏🏼

[@Bryantfstephens]

Thanks a lot. I’m going to be watching all your videos. They are so helpful! I just got to remember these things lol. I’m so glad I found your channel

[@Brad_West]

I’m so happy to hear that you’re enjoying the videos 😄 Thanks for watching!

[@tsanlaredes]

Great vid, quick and to the point!

[@Brad_West]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it 😄🤘🏼

[@ShaneBaker]

Succinct yet easy to follow. Many thanks - and happy 2021.

[@Brad_West]

Thanks! I’m glad you enjoyed it 😊👍🏼 Happy 2021 to you as well 🥳

[@HAUNUI3]

You explained it amazingly! Thank you!

[@Brad_West]

Thanks for saying that. Glad you enjoyed the tutorial 😄👊🏼

[@natallialis]

LOVED IT! Still helpful (despite 2years), thank you!

[@Brad_West]

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching 😄🙌🏼

[@AffordExplorer]

🔥🔥🔥 easy to follow and understand

[@Brad_West]

I'm so happy to hear that!

[@mythologycreativemedia7454]

What an epic tutorial! I wish I had seen your channel 5 years ago.....amazing thank you 😊

[@Brad_West]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks so much for watching 😄👊🏼

[@michaelh3560]

This is AMAZING! I’m going to spend all day at work watching your stuff! Keep it up!

[@Brad_West]

Awesome! Thank you for the support! 😊

[@Aerosnapper]

Awesome lesson - very, very useful to have in the arsenal

[@Brad_West]

Glad you found it helpful 😊👍🏼

[@electricdragonfilmsofficial]

outstanding video.Straight forward and informative. subscribed!

[@Brad_West]

Thanks so much! Appreciate the support 😊🙏🏼

[@theherbiebrown]

Great tutorial, man. I learned something easy and new. Straight, no chaser!

[@Brad_West]

Haha, I like that. "Straight, no chaser! 😆 Thanks for watching Herbert, glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@RolandHaddad]

Great tutorial. Keep 'em coming!

[@Brad_West]

Thanks for watching 😊👍🏼

[@annastayziaa]

wow, amazing! thank you!

[@Brad_West]

You’re welcome 😊👍🏼

[@Lukas_Saglam]

this was exactly what i needed, super helpful, thank youuu

[@Brad_West]

You're so welcome! Thanks for watching Lukas!

[@EleanorBarkes]

Another great tip - thanks Brad!

[@Brad_West]

You bet! Thanks for watching!

[@robertharezlak]

Hey Brad 🖖 It's a very helpfull tutorial. Many Thanks ❣

[@Brad_West]

You’re so welcome Robert! 😄👊🏼

[@kiranaketi]

Awesome as usual. You are the best

[@Brad_West]

Appreciate it 🙏🏼

[@juliemartelly4660]

This was incredibly helpful thank you!!!

[@Brad_West]

You're so welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@RobHope]

Quality tutorial Brad, thank you!

[@Brad_West]

Glad it was helpful!

[@KOSMICole]

All of your videos are super helpful and straight to the point. Thank you for these!

[@Brad_West]

My pleasure! I'm glad you found them helpful. Thanks for watching 😊

[@marcofalconmoreno]

I love you're channel man. Thanks for the content, It helps me a lot. I pretty sure you're channel is going to be big.

[@Brad_West]

Thanks Marco 😊🙏🏼 I really appreciate that and I’m so happy that the videos have been helpful to you!

[@Scratchboardproductions]

Super awesome! I really enjoy your videos.

[@Brad_West]

Thank you very much for watching! 😊🙏🏼

[@coffeeauthority]

Great tip! Thanks for the quick and easy guide

[@Brad_West]

My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it 😊👍🏼

[@BallfamilyAdventures]

Another great little tip! will have to give that a try now! Thank you

[@Brad_West]

Thanks for watching 😄

[@rojoratatatata4002]

Very detailed and simple to follow, appreciate your efforts!

[@Brad_West]

Thanks Rojo. Glad you enjoyed it! 😄👊🏼

[@lolanekrasova2870]

Thank you so much! Loved your tutorial.

[@Brad_West]

Thanks Lola 😊👍🏼

[@rchfilm]

Love this my friend, perfectly explained! I would love more videos about color grading and especially one about skin tone 🙌🏽 🙏🏽

[@Brad_West]

Thanks Rachid, appreciate that! Funny you should say that, I just put out a step-by-step color grading video yesterday if you'll like to check that out 😀

[@greenac122]

This is veryyyyy helpful! You are a good explainer. Thxxx so much

[@Brad_West]

You’re so welcome! Thanks for watching 😊🙏🏼

[@GiacomoArdesi]

wow. This is so well explained. Thank you

[@Brad_West]

Thanks fro watching Giacomo! Appreciate the feedback. 😊🙌🏼

[@ommm8]

Excellent,extremely helpful thanks !

[@Brad_West]

You’re welcome 😊👍🏼

[@paddylennez1569]

Any suggestions or ideas on how to make the most out of footage that might be too dark. This tutorial was awesome, clap clap 👏

[@Brad_West]

Thanks so much! Dark footage is tough. You could brighten it up using your color wheels and then apply a noise reduction plugin if it gets too grainy.

[@SimonHollandfilms]

Thank you...brilliant

[@Brad_West]

You’re welcome 😊👍🏼

[@LoveLynetteTan]

Hey Brad and Donna, thanks so much for making this video. I was able to follow along and I managed to change one of the preset bumper/title in FCPX for my project. I would like to learn how to color grad to enhance skin tones or even skin texture, thanks much! 🙆

[@Brad_West]

You’re welcome! I’m glad the video was helpful 😊 Thanks for the suggestion. I’ll add it to the list 👌🏼

[@babawawayoyo]

This video is da bomb, just amazing amazing, thank you!

[@Brad_West]

Thank you 😊🙏🏼

[@ismatec]

EXCELLENT tutorial. Right to the point, clear and easy to understand, You've got a new subscriber! 👍🏻 I wish you and your family good health on 2022!

[@Brad_West]

I truly appreciate the support! Thank you 😊🙏🏼 All the best to you as well 🤙🏼

[@thornwebdesign]

Really helpful video. Liked and Subscribed!

[@Brad_West]

Thanks for the sub!

[@TheRealPhilMode]

What an incredible video. Thank you for making this tutorial! You explained really well.

[@Brad_West]

Thanks so much for the feedback Phil 😊🙏🏼 Happy to hear that you enjoyed it!

[@ashishtatolu1920]

This was really helpful. Thanks a lot mate :)

[@Brad_West]

You’re welcome Ashish. I’m happy to hear it helped 😊👊🏼

[@SDRVideoProductions]

Great tutorial... Great teacher 🙏🏼

[@Brad_West]

Thanks 😊 Glad you enjoyed it!

[@SDRVideoProductions]

@@Brad_West I have always enjoyed learning... Good teachers make the difference... Thank you

[@Brad_West]

@@SDRVideoProductions Appreciate that! 😊🙏🏼

[@RodrigoLaffertt]

Perfect explained !!!!

[@Brad_West]

Thanks Rodrigo 😄👊🏼

[@8ADEZE]

Thank you for this! You made it so easy to understand!

[@Brad_West]

You’re welcome 😊

[@ThisisDigitalden]

Another wicked lesson ! Thanks Brad , awesome work...

[@Brad_West]

Appreciate it Dénes 😄👊🏼

[@sparkyfilm2599]

Well done Brad - really informative and concise - and very helpful, keep up the good work. Sparky

[@Brad_West]

Thanks Sparky! I appreciate the feedback. Thanks for watching 😊🙏🏼

[@theodberga]

Really really well done, engaging, useful and straight to the point. Thank You. Just discovered your channel. Can't wait for more.

[@Brad_West]

Thank you for the kind words! Glad you found it useful 😄🙌🏼

[@chundokim7211]

Thanks for excellent tips!

[@Brad_West]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching 😄

[@andrewmcewen6506]

amazing vid. simple thank you

[@Brad_West]

Appreciate that Andrew 😄🙏🏼

[@mkstudiossingapore]

Very nice and easy explanations..... Thanks bro '

[@Brad_West]

You are most welcome! Thanks for the feedback 😊

[@BrijitDighe]

V V Useful! Thanks a lot! Subscribed!

[@Brad_West]

You’re welcome. Appreciate the support 😊🙏🏼

[@MrAlchemyofInfluence]

Great trick! Thanks so much!

[@Brad_West]

You’re welcome! 😊👊🏼

[@InteriorMaata]

Wonderful video , thank you

[@Brad_West]

Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it 😄🙌🏼

[@atanaspiskachev9439]

Great tutorial! Thank you so much Brad.

[@Brad_West]

My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it! 😄

[@Bek0n]

Great video!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@Brad_West]

Thanks 😄👊🏼 Appreciate it!

[@CoreySymes]

Thanks mate!

[@Brad_West]

You're welcome!

[@FranklinLiranzo]

such a great video!! thank you!

[@Brad_West]

You're so welcome! Glad you enjoyed it 😄

[@traceysydnor]

Amazing! Thank you

[@Brad_West]

You’re welcome 😊👍🏼

[@heymoxxie]

This is great! I wanna try it.. Thanks for sharing!

[@Brad_West]

No problem! 😊

[@stevensonrf]

Great video! Thanks!

[@Brad_West]

You’re welcome! Glad you liked it 😊🙏🏼

[@Tvj_films8452]

great video!! Got yourself a fan.

[@Brad_West]

Thanks so much! Appreciate the support 😊🙏🏼

[@levysnir8701]

Great video bro 🤙🏻

[@Brad_West]

Thanks 😊 Appreciate that 👊🏼

[@lxlsplaylist5615]

wonderfull. thanks a lot for your content !

[@Brad_West]

My pleasure!

[@ohoiifilmmotiondesign4822]

100% on point! thank you 🙌🏽💪🏽👍🏼

[@Brad_West]

Glad you found it helpful 😊

[@my360arabic]

Bravo! Your videos are easy to follow and are to the point. Do you have a FCPX advanced course? If not, I think you should consider it. I am in.

[@Brad_West]

I’m so glad to hear that! Thanks for watching! 😊🙏🏼 Great suggestion! I have more courses in the works. Just need to find the time. But the fact that you’re interested in an advanced FCPX course makes me want to get on it soon!

[@abrielG_MUSIC]

Great tutorial

[@Brad_West]

Thank you! 😊🙏🏼

[@TheFinalCutBro]

Crushed it! Keep going. 🔥🔥🔥

[@Brad_West]

Thanks bro! Appreciate it 😆👊🏼

[@AFTERSTOK]

so useful and crazy nice vid bro

[@Brad_West]

Thanks so much for watching! 😊

[@MyHomeFarm]

Nice, helpful video. Will think of a way to use it in a future video.

[@Brad_West]

Glad it was helpful! Lots of potential applications with footage on the farm 😊

[@MyHomeFarm]

@@Brad_West Lots of new weapons in my FCPX armory; just need to figure out cool ways to use them so that they’re not cheesy.

[@Brad_West]

One idea would be to enhance a sunset shot on the farm. If you have a yellow-ish sunset that is a little dull, you could change the yellow to a more orange-y color to make the sunset look a bit more dramatic. 😊

[@viviev5044]

You are my guru , thank you

[@Brad_West]

Wow, thanks!

[@XIIIBeatoSensei]

Great video, thanks a lot!!

[@Brad_West]

You’re welcome! 😊👍🏼

[@rakeshpenni]

Great video brother

[@Brad_West]

Thanks. Appreciate that 😊👊🏼

[@FAMEAcademyNY]

Thank you this worked.

[@Brad_West]

You're welcome!

[@Bobsagar123]

great n superb vedio.tnq very much.

[@Brad_West]

You’re welcome 😊👍🏼

[@josesnowsneves5132]

Very good explanation ;)

[@Brad_West]

Thank you 😊🙏🏼

[@ghostlyireaper158]

Thank you!!

[@Brad_West]

You’re welcome 😊🤙🏼

[@NoraphonKaedklung]

it's very useful, thank you. :)

[@Brad_West]

You're welcome! Glad it was helpful!

[@austinevplab7167]

One point I’m confused about. When you duplicated the layer was that duplicating the clip or just the adjustment layer? I was expecting to see a blend mode change on the top layer. Also, your shortcut tips like +2 are really, really appreciated. I think your tutorials are the best out there. Thank you!

[@Brad_West]

When I duplicated the clip, it duplicated the clip with the HSL effect on it since I had already added the effect. That’s why I removed it on the bottom clip. Appreciate you watching the tutorials 😊🙏🏼

[@austinevplab7167]

@@Brad_West But I can’t see the bottom clip unless I change the top clip’s blend mode from normal to Overlay or something. This is what confuses me. Thanks.

[@garudasomanna]

Thank you for this quick and very easy to understand video. Actually I am on the search of finding a way to do this: change the colours of the dresses of a group of dancers for my next song video! The idea is this: have all of them wear the same coloured dresses for the group dance. In post edit, I want to change the colours of their dresses [all of the dancers to a different coloured dress]. The central reason for this proposal is cost cutting: to avoid the expenses of having them to dance in two or three costumes of different colours. Can this be done?

[@Brad_West]

Yes you should be able to change the colors of the dresses. If you’re changing the dresses to different colors in the same shot you will probably need to do some masking to make it work. I would also recommend shooting a test clip with the dresses to make sure you can change the colors you want to change to. Hope that helps 😊

[@BuckBowen]

Incredible. Thank you.

[@Brad_West]

You’re welcome!

[@DroseMr]

Awesome! You have keyframing tut too?Thank You

[@Brad_West]

Not a dedicated one, but I talk about keyframing draw masks in this one which might be helpful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oInKYYl_gpuhZ9E

[@DroseMr]

@@Brad_West here i go Thank You

[@GKVideography]

Great content, thanks! Subbed.

[@Brad_West]

Thanks for the support, much appreciated 😊🙏🏼

[@BatC]

Great video 💪Glad I found your channel!

[@Brad_West]

Welcome aboard! Thanks for watching 😄🙏🏼

[@miscdky9456]

Great video on changing color ... just wondering how to change a summer time landscape into an autumn & snowy scene? Million thanks in advance!!!

[@Brad_West]

That’s a tricky one! You would most likely need to do that by using visual effects techniques in After Effects or Motion. Not an easy thing to do 😊

[@brianoconnell3237]

Very good.

[@Brad_West]

Thanks 🙏🏼

[@rojoratatatata4002]

I dont curse but what a F'in LEGEND, beautiful intro!

[@Brad_West]

Haha 😆 Thanks for watching!