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Apply Final Cut Pro to White Balance Video Clips in 3 Ways of 2024

by Christine Smith • 2024-07-20 18:27:51 • Proven solutions

Editing takes your videos and images to a whole new level, and if you are into professional editing, Final Cut Pro must not be an unknown name. An array of editing functions is supported by the software, including multiple color correction tools like video scopes, color wheels, sliders, curves, and generators. Some of the other advanced functions supported by the software include audio filters, keying tools, and more.

Though Final Cut Pro is a good choice, if you are looking for a professional tool to white balance videos, locating the function and the feature on the interface can be challenging. The article below will help you know the manual and automatic adjustment of the Final Cut Pro White Balance.

Part 1. How to fix white balance in Final Cut Pro with 3 methods?
Part 2. FAQ on Color Correction in Final Cut Pro

Part 1: How to fix white balance in Final Cut Pro with 3 methods?

The White Balance adjustment in Final Cut Pro comes under the Color Correction tools. The feature helps to get the correct white color while removing the color casts. So, no worries, if you have not set the White Balance in your camera settings, Final Cut Pro will take care of it.

The software allows adjusting the White Color Balance using three different methods, including manual ones and automatic ones.

Method 1 [Fastest but may not working]: Automatic Color Balance Analyzation Tool

This is an automatic way to adjust the color balance quite fast, but it may not always deliver the expected results on the flip side. The color balance tool within the Inspector can be used along with the Integrated analyzation tool to make the settings.

The method involves color balancing the clips that have been already analyzed upon the import and those not analyzed.

Situation 1: How to color balance the video that has been analyzed upon import

Step 1. Launch the software and choose the desired video in the Timelines

Step 2. Next, open the Inspector function

Step 3. At the left side of the Balance, click on the blue button, and the added video will be white balanced automatically.

Situation 2: How to color balance the video that is not analyzed upon import

Step 1. Launch the software and choose the video in the Event Browser.

Step 2. Next, right-click on the video and select the option of Analyze and Fix.

Step 3. A dialog box will open where you need to check the box next to Analyze for balance color and then tap on the OK button. This step will analyze your video.

Step 4. Add the analyzed video to the Timeline and open the Inspector.

Step 5. Clicking on the blue button at the left corner will balance the video.

balance the video

Method 2: Balance Color

Using the Balance Color function of the software, you can adjust the White Balance to some extent. This method involves sampling the darkest and lightest areas of the luma channel, and then to neutralize the color casts, adjustment to the highlights and shadows is done. Here, you can say that maximum contrast is done to the clip, and this is not actually white balanced.

Balance Color

Steps on how to fix white balance in Final Cut Pro using Balance Color:

Step 1. Launch the software and import the clip to be processed at the timeline.

Step 2. Choose the added clip, and then from the top menu, click on the Modify option.

Step 3. Choose the Balance Color for the software to adjust the colors.

Method 3 [Advanced]: Manually White Balance - RGB Parade

This is an advanced method where the White Balance of the video is adjusted manually. The editing techniques like cropping can be used in this method.

Steps to use Final Cut Pro White Balance manually using RGB Parade:

Step 1. First, you need to select a small white area. You can even crop the image using the Crop Tool to get the desired white area.

select a small white area

Step 2. Open Waveforms and then tap on the Settings and choose RGB Parade.

The colors having the strongest cast will be shown by the RGB Parade.

choose RGB Parade

Step 3. These peak colors have to be aligned to each other by adjusting the points on the Color Board. To do so, open Color Board and choose the Color tab. Starting with Global, you next need to change the pucks as required.

adjusting the points on the Color Board

Step 4. Next, you need to remove the Crop, and then the Exposure and the Color have to be adjusted to fine-tune the clip.

With the removal of the crop function, the effect of the white balance can be seen in the entire clip.

remove the Crop

Part 2: FAQ on Color Correction in Final Cut Pro

1. How do you fix lighting in Final Cut Pro?

If you feel that your video is too dark and you wish to lighten it, the following steps can be used on Final Cut Pro.

Step 1. Open the desired video in the Final Cut Pro software.

Step 2. From the Effects section, choose the Color Correction option.

choose the Color Correction option

Step 3. At the Inspector option, click on the arrow to check more options

Step 4. Next, choose the Exposure tab, and then to lighten the video, you need to move the Global selector on the upper side. Other adjustments can be made as required.

check more options

2. How do I brighten a video in Final Cut Pro?

Using the Advanced Color Grading function of Final Cut Pro, brightness and saturation levels can be adjusted using the color wheels.

Steps to brighten a video in Final Cut Pro:

Step 1. Launch the software and open the video to be processed.

Step 2. At the right-sidebar, go to Color Inspector. If you do not see this option, then go to Window > Go To > Color Inspector.

Color Inspector

Step 3. The classic color board will appear by default which you have to change to the Color

color board

Wheels. Now, these color wheels can be used to adjust the brightness by moving them towards their right side.

3.Is Final Cut Pro difficult to learn?

Final Cut Pro is a feature-packed software, but it won't be easy to use if you are new to editing or using the software for the first time. The interface of the software is also not very user-friendly, making it even more difficult for beginners.

So, if using Final Cut Pro is a challenging task for you, give Wondershare UniConverter a try, and I'm sure you won't be disappointed. Wondershare is a Windows and Mac-based desktop software that supports an array of functions, including video editing. The software is simple to use, and its user-friendly interface makes it apt even for beginners. Using the built-in editor of the software, you can adjust several file parameters like White Balance, brightness, saturation, and more.

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Conclusion

Above we have discussed Final Cut Pro and Wondershare UniConverter as two popular software for adjusting the White Balance of the videos.

Final Cut Pro is professional editing software that offers several editing features, but you need to have a thorough knowledge of the tool to make the best use of the same. Moreover, the interface is also not very simple that further complicates the task. The software works best for professional editors and users who have learned the tool and have experience working with the same.

Wondershare UniConverter, on the other hand, can be termed as a user's software with its simple interface and easy learning. The software allows you to edit the White Balance and other file parameters in a few simple steps. The videos on your system, as well as from your camera can be quickly added to the process. Several other functions are also supported that make Wondershare UniConverter a complete video toolbox.

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