The intensity or vividness of the colors in an image.
Saturation controls how vivid or muted colors appear. High saturation feels energetic and bold; desaturated images feel moody, gritty or restrained. Editors adjust saturation carefully — pushing it too far looks artificial, while selective saturation can guide the eye.
Understanding how colors relate to each other is the foundation beneath every grading decision you will ever make.
Color grading is where technical precision meets creative vision — learn the foundational theory that makes every decision intentional.
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