color-grading

Color grade video clips using scopes, exposure, white balance, curves, wheels, and LUTs.

Updated Aug 6, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ferrarifankid04/ai-skills-public --skill color-grading-ferrarifankid04
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: color-grading
Source: https://github.com/ferrarifankid04/ai-skills-public/tree/main/claude-code/skills/palmier-color-grading
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ferrarifankid04/ai-skills-public --skill color-grading-ferrarifankid04

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Color grading clips shot-by-shot is error-prone when done by eye: casts get baked in under looks, shots fail to match, and scopes get ignored. This Skill enforces a professional colorist workflow — inspect scopes first, normalize, balance, match, then build a look — using inspect_color and apply_color. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Scopes-first grading: Read luma, balance, zones, and hue histograms with inspect_color before and after every adjustment, so corrections are verified numerically rather than eyeballed. - Full grading toolset: Adjust exposure, white balance, contrast, saturation, color wheels, per-channel curves, hue-targeted curves, and LUTs (.cube) through incremental apply_color calls that merge onto the current grade. - Shot matching and film looks: Match shots to a hero reference using numeric gap hints, or apply built-in recipes for Kodak 2383, Fuji Eterna, Portra, bleach bypass, teal-and-orange, and vintage looks. - Use Case: A user asks to fix a warm cast on an interview clip and match it to a reference shot — the Skill reads scopes, neutralizes temperature and tint, then closes the numeric gap against the reference. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to color grade a clip, for example: "Fix the white balance on this clip and give it a Kodak 2383 film look."

Frequently Asked Questions about color-grading

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I color grade a video clip professionally?

Follow the colorist order: inspect scopes first, normalize exposure and white balance, set black and white points, match shots to a reference, adjust specific hues with hue curves, then apply a look. Verify with scopes after each stage rather than trusting the preview.

How do I fix white balance in a video clip?

Read the balance values with inspect_color, then adjust temperature to correct warmCool and tint to correct greenMagenta, pushing opposite the cast. Re-inspect until both balance values are near zero before moving to creative grading.

How do I match color between two video shots?

Grade the hero shot fully, then call inspect_color on each other shot with the hero as reference. Apply the returned gap hints, such as cooling temperature when warmer than the reference, and repeat until the numeric gap is small.

Can I apply a LUT or film stock look to a clip?

Yes, pass a .cube file via the lut parameter with an absolute path and a strength value, which is copied into project storage. Alternatively, use built-in hand-built recipes for Kodak 2383, Fuji Eterna, Portra, bleach bypass, teal-and-orange, or vintage looks.

Why does my color grade look wrong even though the preview looks fine?

Monitors and JPEG previews lie about subtle casts, so trust scopes over the preview for balance decisions. Check luma black and white points, balance values, and the hue histogram to confirm the grade numerically.

What is the difference between apply_color and apply_effect?

apply_color is the colorist path that folds LUTs, curves, and hue curves into live editable color effects, while apply_effect handles generic non-color FX. Grading should always use apply_color, never apply_effect.