Note: The screenshots in this article are from Clipchamp for personal accounts. The same principles apply to Clipchamp for work.
In the adjust colors tab on the property panel, you can complete the following tasks:
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Adjust the exposure (brightness and darkness)
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Adjust the contrast (brightness and darkness)
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Adjust the saturation (color intensity)
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Adjust the temperature (warm and cool tones)
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Adjust the transparency (make an asset see-through)
This article will teach you the steps to make manual color adjustments via the adjust colors tab. Alternatively, for quick adjustments, you can also use our filters and effects.
How to change the color of a video
Adjusting the color saturation and temperature of a video can be useful to improve its appearance or ensure it better matches other videos you are editing it with. It can also help you achieve a black & white, sepia tone, or nighttime effect.
Step 1. Click on the adjust colors tab
Click on your video on the timeline so it's highlighted green. Next, click on the adjust colors tab on the property panel.
Step 2. Use the sliders to make color adjustments
Here, you can edit the exposure, contrast, saturation, temperature, transparency, and add blend mode. To change the color of your video, we recommend using exposure, contrast, saturation, and temperature. Drag the corresponding slider left and right to change the value.
For example, to make your video have a more intense color, drag the saturation slider to the right. If you would like to make your asset less colorful, drag the saturation slider to the left.
How to undo a video color change
If you're unhappy with your changes, just click on the reset button inside the adjust colors tab. This will reset your video back to its original state. You can also use the undo and redo buttons on the timeline.
Adjusting colors of a video using filters
If you don't want to adjust your video colors manually, select one of our filter presets available in the filters tab on the property panel. Filters are a useful way to quickly improve the look of your videos. For more information, see: adding filters.
