MintGradeColor grading changes the mood of a photo after its brightness and color are reasonably accurate. A blue night street might call for cooler shadows; a family portrait usually needs restrained skin color instead.
A practical way to approach it
Correction comes first
Use a neutral object or known skin tone to check temperature and tint. Then set exposure so the subject is readable. A creative look cannot reliably repair incorrect starting color.
Decide the feeling
Warmth can suggest evening light; lowered saturation and lifted blacks can feel quiet. Pick one direction instead of stacking every available effect.
Compare real subjects
Check white clothing, skin and shadows at normal viewing size. If your grade makes those look implausible, reduce its intensity.
One limitation to remember
A color grade cannot replace missing focus or restore details that were never captured.
Continue in MintGrade: Color controls
Use a neutral object or known skin tone to check temperature and tint. Then set exposure so the subject is readable. A creative look cannot reliably repair incorrect starting color.
Opens the relevant controls for JPG, PNG and WebP files. No edit is applied until you choose one.
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