Basic Color Correction with GIMP

Your picture looking blue? Well, no more worries! Learn the basics of how to color correct your photos using GIMP's Curves tool!
Note: This tool can also be found in Photoshop - and most likely in other image manipulation software. But this is a tutorial on how to color correct using GIMP's Curves tool.
Go ahead and grab your copy of GIMP here: www.gimp.org/
This is the fifth video of my tutorial series, "GIMP Basics," where I will show you a range of rudimentary photo-editing processes using the free, open source Gnu Image Manipulation Program (or simply the "GIMP.")
Any comments are very welcome!
Model: Rachel Snuffer
Photo taken with Nikon D40
Music recording and mixing: Audacity + $10 Skype mic, and performed by me.
Recorded, edited, exported: Camtasia 6.0.3
Narration audio recorded with FireBox, Studio Projects B3 mic, etc.
Check out my site at www.benjamindbailey.com for more tutorials, news, and artwork!

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  • @benjamindbailey
    @benjamindbailey6 жыл бұрын

    Considering getting back into making tutorials for KZread. Surprised how many views some of my videos have gotten. Anyone interested in my revamping these GIMP tutorials to the modern version of GIMP and making other tutorials (Photoshop, Maya, Blender, ZBrush, Substance Painter/Designer, etc.)? If enough people show interest by liking this post I will start producing my first new video.

  • @devsaurabh

    @devsaurabh

    4 жыл бұрын

    Do it. There are very few like you who describe the procedure so smoothly. :)

  • @VoiceDrew
    @VoiceDrew6 жыл бұрын

    Wow. I know this is seven year old, and you're on to other things. But you explained Gimp better than any of the dozens of tutorials I've watched.

  • @Rackdar
    @Rackdar12 жыл бұрын

    It looks like a lot of the comments here are saying this, but it is very true. This is one of the most comprehensive guides to color correction I have seen thus far. It's very easy to understand. Thank you very much!

  • @KhoPhi
    @KhoPhi5 жыл бұрын

    That grab the anchor offscreen to delete it is so coooooooooooooooool!

  • @Winnders
    @Winnders5 жыл бұрын

    One of the best youtube teachers ive found in any field. Well done mate

  • @Elantry
    @Elantry13 жыл бұрын

    Great tip! You made a trivial picture into a gorgeous one! This should definitely be hosted on the GIMP homepage!

  • @49rockon27
    @49rockon273 жыл бұрын

    Just started using GIMP. Used Photoshop before.Thank you for a good tutorial.

  • @Arawanach
    @Arawanach11 жыл бұрын

    Well explained. Tried to follow step by step for my picture, and I realized that I didn't want my picture to be more red, as I was using a landscape picture. However, I did focus on getting the green forest, witch reflected in the water, to make green much sharper and stunning. I was surprised to see how little blue was actually in my picture of water. I think mostly because the reflection of the forest. Still, got my picture much better. Thanks :-)

  • @cacafito
    @cacafito11 жыл бұрын

    You don't know how helpful was this for me. I loved your tutorial, I'm subscribing.

  • @MrHNBBR
    @MrHNBBR10 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I knew how to do it on Photoshop and I was having a hard time on Gimp to do color correction... but now I totally get it on Gimp.

  • @benjamindbailey
    @benjamindbailey12 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Glad to hear. Thanks for watching.

  • @DougDiLaura
    @DougDiLaura10 жыл бұрын

    Great video and instruction Benjamin. Many thanks for sharing your talents. Learned a lot.

  • 8 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. Finally had the curves explained to me. Before this I never used it. :)

  • @coreyscott762
    @coreyscott76210 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much! You explained everything so well and it was easy to follow!

  • @benjnbdz
    @benjnbdz10 жыл бұрын

    Great job explaining the color tools.. I've clicked on them before in various programs but never knew what to do with them..

  • @samuelconnolly347
    @samuelconnolly3478 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! A really useful tutorial!

  • @bakechadfm
    @bakechadfm12 жыл бұрын

    Great video! You've taken a very complicated tool and explained it in a simple concise manner. Thanks!

  • @yesidsabogal4542
    @yesidsabogal45426 жыл бұрын

    This video was incredibly helpful !! THnak you so so much for sharing your valuable knowledge.

  • @jeffthepoet7
    @jeffthepoet78 жыл бұрын

    Well done. Thank you for the tutorial. Helps add to the GIMP one on their website.

  • @Klikmac
    @Klikmac11 жыл бұрын

    That was amazing! Very well explained! Also, your friend is absolutely gorgeous!

  • @EdwardChan.999
    @EdwardChan.9994 жыл бұрын

    OMG I can make magazine covers now... thanks bro!

  • @helidude35
    @helidude356 жыл бұрын

    Ok that was easy to follow. Now if I watching again 5 or 6 times I should get the hang of it. Thanks for the tutorial.

  • @benjamindbailey
    @benjamindbailey12 жыл бұрын

    Yes there are! Hue-Saturation and Color-Balance. For just greys there is Levels, and for other effects you can check out Threshold and Brightness and Contrast - all under the Colors menu at the top.

  • @SuperFreeamerican
    @SuperFreeamerican9 жыл бұрын

    This was really helpful. Good job!

  • @nindajuka8427
    @nindajuka84275 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much, this video very helpful. I use the latest version and still the same config working well.

  • @chocopocky7243
    @chocopocky72436 жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial, really informative!

  • @Masmoore35
    @Masmoore3511 жыл бұрын

    That was an incredible and very helpful tutorial :)

  • @parratt-world
    @parratt-world6 жыл бұрын

    That was good! Thanks Benjamin.

  • @xUltraDownyX
    @xUltraDownyX12 жыл бұрын

    very helpful, this is a perfect example of a tutorial done right

  • @heatypablo
    @heatypablo10 жыл бұрын

    This is awesome. Thank you!

  • @benjamindbailey
    @benjamindbailey12 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Glad you found it helpful.

  • @benthemiester
    @benthemiester12 жыл бұрын

    Firebox and B3 sounds pretty good.

  • @ajose219
    @ajose21911 жыл бұрын

    very well explained. Thanks to you I know how to use GIMP now.

  • @benjamindbailey
    @benjamindbailey13 жыл бұрын

    @Elantry Thank you! Well, without Rachel as my subject, the image would never have turned out so well. But thank you, I'm glad it turned out well. Feel free to share this on the GIMP site or with anyone you think would find it helpful. I'm glad to be of service. Thanks!

  • @myflorin25
    @myflorin256 жыл бұрын

    You are a great teacher , now I have to try with a picture of my friend Ana :)

  • @geoffrey4513
    @geoffrey45138 жыл бұрын

    Very clear tutorial. Thanks

  • @benjamindbailey
    @benjamindbailey13 жыл бұрын

    @Elantry Excellent! And what is your work? I may work up a few more tutorials in the future, but I've got other things on my mind right now. I'm glad you're enjoying my teaching, though. Always happy to hear from people finding it helpful. Most of the time the comment section is dead silent. :( Why thank you!

  • @davecurtis3403
    @davecurtis34039 жыл бұрын

    Thank You So MUCH!! I got family photos done and the editing was HORRIBLE! You have saved my pictures. Thank You, Thank You!

  • @MyLinuxToyBox
    @MyLinuxToyBox5 жыл бұрын

    Very nice tutorial. Thoughly explained and easy to understand.

  • @benjamindbailey

    @benjamindbailey

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! It's very out of date. Would it be helpful to have a fresh tutorial?

  • @negritamartina
    @negritamartina11 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this!!! Great video!

  • @benjamindbailey
    @benjamindbailey13 жыл бұрын

    @iKlsR Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

  • @benjamindbailey
    @benjamindbailey12 жыл бұрын

    Wow, thank you! It's nice to hear a kind comment. ;)

  • @blackstaticband
    @blackstaticband6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tutorial!

  • @evilsinaasappeltje
    @evilsinaasappeltje8 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful, thank you!

  • @blackstaticband
    @blackstaticband6 жыл бұрын

    Your explanation on the B/W contrast made sense but can you explain a little more detail on the red/green/blue part of it? For example, I dont fully understand the difference between adding more red on the left/lower part of the curve vs more toward the right/top? Know what I mean?

  • @renosmaster
    @renosmaster8 жыл бұрын

    very good tutorial , thank you .

  • @benjamindbailey
    @benjamindbailey12 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much! I appreciate it.

  • @Serahe
    @Serahe11 жыл бұрын

    You explained so easily! thank yoU!!

  • @kostsan
    @kostsan5 жыл бұрын

    The Curves tool is just amazing..! You can do all your work from there regarding simple color / contrast / brightness etc corrections :D

  • @benjamindbailey
    @benjamindbailey12 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Thanks!

  • @benjamindbailey
    @benjamindbailey13 жыл бұрын

    @Sowldred Thanks! It can likely get a lot more complicated than this, but what I showed in the video is more along the lines of what use.

  • @danih.150
    @danih.1508 жыл бұрын

    Great, thanks!

  • @KazikPalec
    @KazikPalec10 жыл бұрын

    great tutorial :)

  • @diedoktor
    @diedoktor12 жыл бұрын

    *I'm *definitely *subscribing

  • @kevingrady8736
    @kevingrady873610 жыл бұрын

    Thank You . I learned a lot.

  • @Elantry
    @Elantry13 жыл бұрын

    @benjamindbailey I use GIMP for a bit of work, so a good tutorial is always welcome. And yes, of course you had a good model as well! =)

  • @rukema
    @rukema6 жыл бұрын

    awesome explanation....

  • @noamperetz2229
    @noamperetz22297 жыл бұрын

    Excellent, and no idle talk.

  • @aqwlife
    @aqwlife Жыл бұрын

    do you have a tutorial on how to loop drums,app, etc.

  • @kaymansantozo2662
    @kaymansantozo26622 ай бұрын

    Good video tutorial, next can you give a tutorial for improving photos where some of the photos are covered in dark shadows to make them bright and pleasing to the eye.

  • @benjamindbailey
    @benjamindbailey11 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much!

  • @benjamindbailey
    @benjamindbailey11 жыл бұрын

    Glad it turned out so well for you! Let me know of any other tutorials you'd like to see. I use a wide range of programs besides GIMP.

  • @annaanhka1088
    @annaanhka108810 жыл бұрын

    thanks for a video, now I know what to do with these three colors. (Red, Green and Blue)

  • @MakeUpByJanessa
    @MakeUpByJanessa12 жыл бұрын

    wow this helped me alot, thank you

  • @chinoskiee5855
    @chinoskiee5855 Жыл бұрын

    It doesn’t quite go into the sa level as detail as Lypur’s videos, but it gives you a great overview of the “basics” - so that you can start

  • @misterconnex9065
    @misterconnex9065 Жыл бұрын

    I took two months to learn Adobe After Effects and Premier Pro. Now I am learning soft soft to make soft so I can have more verity

  • @TheJlid
    @TheJlid11 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much BB.....

  • @kgraves022
    @kgraves02210 жыл бұрын

    Is there a way for me to open multiple images and color correct them all at once as oppose to opening each individual image and correct them one at a time?

  • @MattBlackert
    @MattBlackert12 жыл бұрын

    THANKS SO MUCH im definatly subscribeing

  • @Bull1the1Great
    @Bull1the1Great8 жыл бұрын

    using photoshop but still , principle is the same ... such a great tutorial ...

  • @mateusfernando5847
    @mateusfernando584712 жыл бұрын

    pretty easy to understand this. nice tutorial .. thanks a lot o /

  • @JakeLicerio
    @JakeLicerio12 жыл бұрын

    what camera setting do u put with closup cause i have a nikon d3100

  • @Nocontnent
    @Nocontnent11 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the tutorial :))

  • @MCG19
    @MCG1910 жыл бұрын

    Great video

  • @sheebajoshi4312
    @sheebajoshi4312 Жыл бұрын

    thank you good sir

  • @Buluntung
    @Buluntung8 жыл бұрын

    thank you so much

  • @cosmo0080
    @cosmo00806 жыл бұрын

    thank you sir

  • @DJAugustoMoraes
    @DJAugustoMoraes Жыл бұрын

    i dont have "packs" folder at the right side x) help

  • @trueilarim
    @trueilarim11 жыл бұрын

    Every time (in any program) when a windows is missing from view search first for a menu called Window or Windows. The same applies here. There is a menu in the main view called Windows and underneath it you can find the the windows you can open. In this case I think it is Layers or something similar.

  • @ignaciomotta82
    @ignaciomotta82 Жыл бұрын

    nice tuto, I had the sa issue

  • @giselenaine
    @giselenaine9 жыл бұрын

    Thankyouuuu!

  • @alxndrdg8
    @alxndrdg85 жыл бұрын

    Benjamin, I am watching your 2011 video in 2018. Your friend is beautiful. Would like to see if she doesn't mind you using her recent photo for one of your tutorials again. If nothing else do the same lesson again - her eyes are mesmerizing - something like Monalisa smile. And yes, your explanation is great.

  • @heidisomstevenson
    @heidisomstevenson7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. Awesome to know. Just wondering though, if you have a stack a pictures with similar lighting and composition, do you have to go through these steps for each photo?

  • @Amodia

    @Amodia

    7 жыл бұрын

    It would be awesome just to import the setting yeah. I have no idea though.

  • @giannaras2010
    @giannaras20109 жыл бұрын

    Benjamin Bailey isn't there any zoom fix with gimp? i have took some photos with bad zoom and they are now blurred. isn't there any way to remove the blur? thanks!!

  • @paulamegadya1451
    @paulamegadya14512 жыл бұрын

    I am having trouble adj. colour. The car is a dark green and the untouched photo is more pastel green. I have played with all the color adj. to no avail.

  • @shaikameer1237
    @shaikameer1237 Жыл бұрын

    can I found everytNice tutorialng in it ?

  • @KreativityBoost
    @KreativityBoost5 жыл бұрын

    HI, I'm making timelapse video, and in one of the series, I forgot to turn off Automatic White Balance in camera. Which gave me the bunch of picture with different colors. Looking this tutorial I understood now how to fix colors, but, how can I apply this correction to hundreds other images?

  • @gost

    @gost

    3 жыл бұрын

    You can do this by programming script or by learning Krita, which has Adjustment layers.

  • @wengmontero7886
    @wengmontero78866 жыл бұрын

    Too messing i did drawing so rough! I need to smooth drawing!!

  • @emmaarizzi55
    @emmaarizzi55 Жыл бұрын

    bruh i just got it yesterday and it looks like spacesNice tutorialp controls thx for your help

  • @gost
    @gost3 жыл бұрын

    Don't waste your priceless time on GIMP. Krita is the only choice out there.

  • @benjamindbailey
    @benjamindbailey12 жыл бұрын

    @LoneWhiteWolf13 Glad to be of help!

  • @benjamindbailey
    @benjamindbailey11 жыл бұрын

    Was the file demonstrated an original JPEG from the camera? Yep!

  • @Josh14Films
    @Josh14Films11 жыл бұрын

    was this photo edited before as well?

  • @SomeGuyNamedRoy
    @SomeGuyNamedRoy8 жыл бұрын

    In the new gimp is there a spray that removes color?

  • @mlgsolutions2932

    @mlgsolutions2932

    7 жыл бұрын

    yes, its called eraser

  • @benjamindbailey
    @benjamindbailey12 жыл бұрын

    @JakeLicerio I was using a Nikon D40 with either a 18-55mm or 55mm-200mm lens, and I think it was set to Auto. I'd recommend using a 55mm and up for doing portraiture so you do not stretch the face, and use whatever settings best work with your lighting. Check out my post on 18mm vs 55mm for portraits benjamindbailey[dot]com/blog/shooting-with-zoom-for-portraits/

  • @ayoubboudouh7440
    @ayoubboudouh7440 Жыл бұрын

    well yeah if you wanna do it primarily

  • @Skyletwings
    @Skyletwings6 жыл бұрын

    Haha, funny. When I saw the initial split screen, I thought: "Well, I would reduce this much oversaturated, reddish image on the right the more natural, but of course not THAT much pale image on the left." But in fact, the hue of the skin in the original image looked much more natural to me than the orange one. One might think she's related to D. Trump. ;o)

  • @AMUPYSCREATIONS
    @AMUPYSCREATIONS6 жыл бұрын

    Wow bro

  • @benjamindbailey
    @benjamindbailey12 жыл бұрын

    Meaning? ;)

  • @DREAMGAMER_16
    @DREAMGAMER_16 Жыл бұрын

    I wasn't lost until he said "Control + Zed" instead of "Control + Z"