How do I apply the same color correction to multiple clips in Premiere?

You can easily apply the same color correction to multiple clips in Premiere Pro using several methods, including copy/pasting attributes, using the Lumetri Color panel's comparison view with color wheels, or creating an adjustment layer.

Methods for Applying Color Correction to Multiple Clips:

Here are a few ways to apply the same color correction to multiple clips:

1. Copy and Paste Attributes

This is a quick and straightforward method:

1. Apply color correction to your reference clip: Adjust the Lumetri Color settings (or other color effects) on the first clip until you achieve the desired look.
2. Copy the attributes: Right-click on the reference clip in the timeline and select "Copy."
3. Select the target clips: Select all the clips you want to apply the same color correction to. You can do this by clicking the first clip, holding Shift, and clicking the last clip.
4. Paste the attributes: Right-click on any of the selected clips and choose "Paste Attributes."
5. Choose the attributes to paste: A dialog box will appear. Make sure "Lumetri Color" (or the specific color correction effect you used) is checked. Uncheck any other attributes you don't want to copy over, like motion or audio settings.
6. Click "OK." The selected clips will now have the same color correction settings as the reference clip.

2. Lumetri Color Panel and Comparison View

This method helps visually match clips to a reference:

1. Open the Lumetri Color panel: Go to Window > Lumetri Color.
2. Select your reference clip: Place your playhead on a clip that has your desired color grade.
3. Enable Comparison View: In the Lumetri Color panel, find and click the "Comparison View" button (it often looks like a split screen). This shows your current clip alongside a reference frame.
4. Navigate to a clip you want to match: Move the playhead to another clip that you want to color correct.
5. Use Color Wheels and Match: Adjust the color wheels, curves, or other Lumetri Color controls until the clip you're correcting visually matches the reference frame. The Comparison View makes this easier.
6. Repeat: Repeat steps 4 and 5 for all the clips you want to match.

3. Adjustment Layer

This is a non-destructive and easily adjustable method:

1. Create an Adjustment Layer: Go to Project panel, click on new item icon, then select Adjustment Layer.
2. Place the Adjustment Layer: Drag the adjustment layer onto your timeline above the clips you want to color correct. Make the adjustment layer span the entire duration of the clips.
3. Apply Color Correction to the Adjustment Layer: Select the adjustment layer and apply your desired color correction using the Lumetri Color panel. Any adjustments you make to the adjustment layer will affect all the clips beneath it.
4. Fine-tune if needed: Since the adjustment layer affects all clips beneath it equally, you may need to add individual adjustments to specific clips if they require further correction.

Choosing the Right Method:

• Copy and Paste Attributes: Best for quickly applying identical color correction to multiple clips without visual reference.
• Lumetri Color Panel and Comparison View: Ideal when you need to visually match clips and make subtle adjustments.
• Adjustment Layer: Best for applying a consistent look to a large number of clips and making global changes easily. It's also non-destructive, meaning you can easily turn the color correction on or off.