Import your footage into the Media Pool

Create or open a project

Go to the Color page

Select the clip you want to grade

Use the waveform, parade, and vectorscope for monitoring

Adjust lift, gamma, and gain for shadows, midtones, and highlights

Set the correct white balance

Match exposure across clips

Use contrast and pivot to shape the image

Adjust saturation to control color intensity

Use curves for precise tonal and color changes

Use color wheels for overall balance and creative looks

Apply nodes to organize corrections

Add primary corrections in one node

Add secondary corrections in separate nodes

Use qualifiers to isolate specific colors

Use power windows to target areas of the frame

Track windows when the subject moves

Apply noise reduction if needed

Add sharpening if needed

Compare clips to maintain consistency

Use split screen or stills for matching shots

Apply LUTs if desired

Refine the look with additional nodes

Render a test export to check the grade

Deliver the final export when satisfied