Apple Final Cut Pro 7 - Manual (Page 157)

Chapter 8 Adding Video Filters and Transitions 157
Make Simple Color Corrections Jump In:
When you have color or exposure problems with a clip, you can apply a color
correction filter to make basic corrections. (If you need to make sophisticated color
grading corrections, you can use the Color application to grade your clips with
professional tools and controls.)
Adjusting and grading the color in clips can be a complex process requiring an in-
depth understanding of color components such as luma, saturation, and tonality as
well as an understanding of the use of video scopes and color wheels. Although
teaching expert color corrections is beyond the scope of this book, you can try using
the Color Corrector 3-way filter to see the types of simple changes that are possible.
When you apply the Color Corrector 3-way filter to a clip, you see the following controls
in the Color Corrector 3-way tab in the Viewer.
Color Corrector 3-way tab
Whites slider
Saturation slider
Blacks slider