The tones between shadows and highlights, where skin usually sits.
Midtones are the middle range of brightness — where faces and most important detail live. Adjusting midtone brightness (gamma) and color strongly affects the overall feel without crushing shadows or clipping highlights. They're often the heart of a grade.
Color grading is where technical precision meets creative vision — learn the foundational theory that makes every decision intentional.
Skin tones are the one element every viewer judges unconsciously, making them the most critical reference point in any grade.
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