Color Grading with Pastel Tone LUTs

Achieving a soft, cohesive pastel aesthetic in your photos and videos requires more than just lowering contrast—it demands an understanding of color grading. This course guides you through the core principles of color theory, the science behind Look-Up Tables (LUTs), and how to manually craft and apply your own pastel color profiles. What you'll learn: Understand the fundamentals of color theory and how pastel palettes are constructed; Learn the technical differences between 1D and 3D LUTs and how they map colors; Create custom pastel color grading profiles using precise color wheels and curves adjustments; Apply pastel LUTs accurately within Photoshop, Lightroom, and Premiere for consistent results; Adjust exposure, saturation, and skin tones to maintain natural details under soft styling; Master modern color-space workflows to ensure your final assets look professional across different screens. The course begins with key color science terminology and foundational definitions before guiding you through step-by-step written explanations of manual color adjustment techniques. This course is designed for beginner photographers, videographers, and digital artists with no prior color grading experience. Start reading to master the art of soft, pastel color grading today.