How to color grade LOG in Final Cut Pro

The right way to edit LOG footage in Final Cut Pro

[Serge]

Color adjustments before LUTs… I wish I knew this sooner. Saves so much frustration when color correcting/grading. Thanks Tyler

[peightw]

That command + shift + x tip was dope! even after almost 8 years using FCPX, you can still learn something news! thanks bro <3

[MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks for this. LOG has always been a bit of a mystery dance, and you're making the moves clearer. Much appreciated.

[BrandonTalbot]

This finally ended the debate of what goes first; the Lut, or the exposure changes. Thank you Tyler.

[ByteReview]

Thanks for this video, I have avoided shooting LOG for my entire YouTube channel because I can never seem to get it to look right in post, now I'll try again!

[thengatv]

Most challenging one is colour grade the log footage you pawed a new pathway on this matter, appreciatable

[danielgoncalves]

I’ve been telling friends to do this kind of workflow… thank you so much for sharing this. Applying corrections before color space transform is a standard in most editing software and FCPX seems confusing when doing proper workflow. Corrections work exactly as they should… love this!

[BradleyWatsonTV]

What a game changer, I converted my A7sIII Slog3 to the Apple LOG and it retains more highlight detail than the in-built SLOG3 LUT, insane, thanks for sharing!

[ryanwalsh_golf]

this is one of the best editing videos I've ever watched. thank you

[ANDJVisuals]

Bro... so simple and to the point! This is a real tutorial..! Thank You Tyler! Subbed!

[AkashNayee]

I remember getting your Stalman C-Log LUTS 4 years ago and I swear I use them for every single clip, they are my absolute favourite. I'm just a hobbyist filmmaker but I absolutely love tutorials like this about colour grading directly within FCP without additional plugins, they've completely levelled up my footage

[lalilland]

This was super useful, thank you! I just tested it, and it works the same way, if you do the transform in an adjustment layer. It will not be destructive.

[safetyhomeloans]

just a small detail for future wonderful videos such as this one: For those early beginners, it would help to show them even the smallest of changes that occur as your switching from your various video clips on your timeline as well as when going back and forth on your (right panel window). it is dose small details that really help drive the point as simple as it may be. (yet not as simple as I kept doing the same error years ago, not knowing the Simple Before and After placement of those adjustment layers). All in all kudos!

[matthewTobrien]

Here's to hoping Apple overhauls the color pipeline workflow in Final Cut Pro 11. And Gling looks great! Especially the ability to make a Multicam with the edited a-roll. Wow. I need to reach out to them ASAP. Great FCP video, Tyler!

[reflexfilms]

I have been railing against log for most people because between the high isos in daylight, (yes- you now need more ND if you want to open up your aperture - or you are forced to go to the shutter) inability to track focus and exposure without using reference luts

and lots of other details that people get wrong - even as far as log footage going out ungraded / un fixed into edits (seen it too many times) 

- there are lots of boxes to tick and many shooter / ediotrs are not detail focussed enough not to miss one along the way.

A Natural in camera consistent look is your friend. Especially for fast turn around /low budget pressure production (which is nearly everyone!)

Thanks for this video - someone finally shining a light on the correct log / LUT work flow - its way more complicated than it should be.

[DoubleMEndeavor]

Well, color space override was the tip I needed. Great video.

[joshuamuniz]

Thank you…a much needed video. Do more of these. Maybe Color Finale Pro next 👀

[ronaldroberts]

Never heard of gling…definitely about to get this

[WoodworkJourney]

Rec709 AFTER adjustments?!? Holy Hell changed everything for me and answers so many questions!!! I was getting furious with S-Log3 A6700 footage after changing over from Fuji. THANK YOU!

[BenettGraezer]

Thanks for the tutorial! I'm curious about the AI tool Bling. I'll definitely give it a try to see if it can streamline my editing process in FCP. I used to use Timebold, but this seems like an even more efficient option. 👍🏻