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Hue vs. Lum

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Color grading curve adjusting luminance based on hue, brightening or darkening specific colors.

Definition

Hue vs Lum controls brightness based on hue. Certain colors can be brightened or darkened without affecting their saturation or other colors.

Practical Application

Darken skies without losing the Blue Hour look. Brighten skin tones without affecting the background. Adjust green vegetation for more atmospheric landscapes.

Technical Details

X-axis: Hue. Y-axis: Luminance adjustment (+/-). Works in the HSL color space. Should be applied after Primary Correction. Can cause clipping in extreme ranges.

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