How do you copy color correction in Final Cut Pro?

To copy color correction in Final Cut Pro, select the clip with the desired color correction, copy it (Command+C), then select the clip you want to apply the color correction to and paste the effects (Option+Command+V or Edit > Paste Effects).

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

1. Select the source clip: This is the clip that has the color correction you want to copy.

2. Copy the clip (or its effects): You can use the keyboard shortcut Command + C to copy the entire clip. Final Cut Pro also provides the ability to copy just the effects applied to a clip. To do this, you would use Edit > Copy and then Edit > Paste Attributes.

3. Select the destination clip: This is the clip to which you want to apply the color correction.

4. Paste the effects: There are a few ways to paste only the effects:

   • Paste Effects (Option+Command+V): This is the most direct method. It pastes only the effects (including color correction) from the copied clip to the selected clip.
   • Paste Attributes (Edit > Paste Attributes): This opens a dialog box where you can choose specific attributes to paste. Make sure to select the color correction options (like "Color Adjustments") before pasting. This method is useful if you only want to copy some of the effects from the original clip, and not all of them.

Example:

Let's say you've spent time perfecting the color grade on one clip in your timeline. Now, you want to apply the exact same color grade to several other clips that were shot under similar lighting conditions. Instead of manually recreating the color adjustments on each clip, you can:

1. Select the clip with the perfected color grade.
2. Press Command + C to copy the clip.
3. Select the clip to which you wish to paste the colour grading.
4. Press Option + Command + V to paste effects.

Now, the color grade from your first clip is applied to the second clip. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any other clips that need the same correction.