Use Auto Color

Last updated on Apr 1, 2026

Learn how Auto Color streamlines your workflow and prepares your footage for professional-grade color grading.

Auto Color uses Adobe Sensei ML technology to apply intelligent color corrections to video clips. Color corrections are basic adjustments, such as exposure, white balance, and contrast that enhance the look of your footage. Typically, color corrections are applied before doing creative color grading.

How to use Auto Color

Open a project and add a sequence.

Launch the Lumetri Color panel by navigating to Window > Lumetri Color.

Position the playhead somewhere in the clip you want to enhance. Select the Auto button in the Basic Corrections section.

Adjustments are reflected in the re-organized Basic Correction sliders. You can easily fine-tune the results by further adjusting individual parameters. You can adjust the overall impact of these adjustments with the Intensity slider at the top of the Basic Correction section.

Note

Auto Color works on source footage, including LOG footage and footage with LUTs applied.

If you’re new to color correction, Auto Color is a great way to become familiar with the adjustments available to improve your video's color. If you are an experienced editor, Auto Color can help to fast-track your color correction. For all users, it’s easy to refine the results or experiment with different ideas after applying Auto Color.

After basic color correction, you can fine-tune specific parts of your image, such as skin tones or skies, using the HLS curve adjustments. You can also develop creative looks to stylize your video.

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