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How do you change the color filter in Premiere Pro?

Published in Video Editing 3 mins read

You can change the color of specific elements within a video clip in Adobe Premiere Pro using the "Change to Color" effect. Here's a breakdown of how to do it:

Steps to Change the Color Filter in Premiere Pro

  1. Apply the "Change to Color" effect:

    • Open the Effects panel (Window > Effects, or Shift+7).
    • In the search bar, type "Change to Color".
    • Drag the Change to Color effect onto the clip you want to modify in your timeline.

  2. Select a Base Color:

    • Open the Effect Controls panel (Window > Effect Controls, or Shift+5). This panel will display the settings for the "Change to Color" effect you just applied.
    • Locate the "From" color picker. Click the color swatch next to "From" to select the color you want to change. You can either use the eyedropper tool to select a color directly from your video or click the color swatch to open the Adobe Color Picker and choose a color there.

  3. Refine the Color Selection (Tolerance):

    • Adjust the "Tolerance" settings to fine-tune which parts of the image are affected by the color change.

      • Hue: Controls the range of similar hues that will be affected. Increase for a wider range.
      • Saturation: Determines how much the saturation of the target color affects the selection. Higher values include colors with less saturation.
      • Luminance: Adjusts the range of brightness values that will be affected.

    • Experiment with the "Soften Amount" slider to smooth the edges of the color selection, creating a more natural blend. This helps avoid harsh transitions.

  4. Pick a New Color:

    • Click the color swatch next to the "To" parameter. This opens the Adobe Color Picker, allowing you to choose the new color that will replace the selected color.

  5. Adjust the Transformation:

    • You can adjust the “Transform” section within the Effect Controls panel to further refine the appearance:

    • Hue: Shifts the hue of the new color.

    • Lightness: Adjusts the brightness of the new color.

    • Saturation: Adjusts the intensity of the new color.

  6. Animate the Color (Optional):

    • You can animate any of the parameters (e.g., "From" color, "To" color, "Tolerance") over time by clicking the stopwatch icon next to the parameter name. This creates keyframes, allowing you to change the color dynamically throughout the clip.

By following these steps, you can effectively change the color filter in Premiere Pro and achieve a variety of creative effects.

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