color grading
/ˈkʌlər ˈɡreɪdɪŋ/ · col·or grad·ing
noun
- The process of adjusting color balance, contrast, and saturation in film or video to achieve a desired visual look. The director was pleased with the color grading of the final cut.
- The final color look or style of a film or video, often used to convey mood or period. The movie's moody color grading gave it a noir feel.
Did you know? The first digital color grading system was introduced in 1994 with the DaVinci system, revolutionizing how filmmakers could control the visual tone of their work.