Video editing software question: underwater photography (3 Viewers)

[Allen]

Hi all. Maybe there is someone out there who can help with this off piste question. We recently returned from Belize and some of the underwater video footage needed a full red filter rather than the light red which we used on the GoPro. Does anyone know of video editing software that allows addition of red filters once we load onto computer so that we can see if that brings the dive footage back to more reality of the actual colours? Thanks

 

[tehri]

After Effects (and Première Pro) can do so with a wide range of dedicated effects and presets...
But if, 1/ you don't have the software, and 2/ nor any experience with it, it's going to be a bit 'tricky'...

 

[Mono]

Most "professional" video editing software has colour correction functionality. Indeed colour correction plays a large part in modern TV and film production as scenes can be shot on various devices and with varying white balancing. You will usually see "colourist" listed on TV credits, well that's their job.

As to software DaVinci Resolve is a pro-level editor that is available as a free version. The free version is more that capable of what you want to do. The learning curve can be a bit steep, as it is with most video editors, but there is ample help on YouTube.

DaVinci Resolve 18 | Blackmagic Design

Professional video editing, color correction, visual effects and audio post production all in a single application. Free and paid versions for Mac, Windows and Linux.

www.blackmagicdesign.com

 

[Allen]

Thanks both. Will give it a try.

 

[muddybandit]

Plenty of editing software out there has color grading correction or adjustment tools that can help add back that red tint you're after. You'd do this by essentially tinting your footage to boost the red spectrum.
I use Movavi for similar tasks. It's straightforward and user-friendly, and there are plenty of online tutorials if you get stuck. Movavi's color correction capabilities are decent, and have saved a few of my own underwater shots.