MBR Color Corrector, by Matt Roberts, is a plugin Effect for Adobe Premiere and After Effects, to automatically color correct movie clips / footage featuring a Gretag MacBeth / X-Rite ColorChecker chart or card in-shot, e.g. at the beginning or end of a scene or take.
This provides an alternative to manual (hence subjective and probably iterative) color adjustments in conventional Effects in the editing application (Premiere or After Effects).
When applied appropriately, the workflow-result can be improved productivity and quality, with reduced (as opposed to avoided) dependency/demand on Colorist expertise and accurate color monitors etc. It not only handles typical color temperature issues but also, to a useful degree, non-linear luminance and color twisting inherent in certain cameras and lighting conditions.
In addition to color correction, MBR Color Corrector can also be used for color matching, e.g. to match a mood, as previously established in an example prepared by a Colorist, provided that example likewise contains some frames featuring a Gretag Macbeth / X-Rite color chart or card.
The new version (v.2) features:
- Mac support.
- An improved, more intuitive, user interface.
- Keyframes on everything that effects the output.
The free (gratuit) functionality is almost complete (no watermarks etc.) and in my experience has certainly been useful on real projects. The paid version has greater efficiency and functionality, and encourages the developer to keep developing. See the product web-page for more details.
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