How do you initiate color correction for white balance in a clip?

Using the Fast Color Corrector from the Video Effects panel is an effective way to initiate color correction for white balance in a clip. This tool allows a user to target specific hues in the video, which enhances color accuracy. By adjusting the balance of colors—specifically the whites—this effect helps to ensure that the colors in the video are true to life and appear as they should under specific lighting conditions.

The Fast Color Corrector provides a simple yet powerful interface with a color wheel and a set of sliders that lets you manipulate the hue, saturation, and lightness effectively. This direct approach to color correction makes it an ideal choice for adjusting the white balance, as users can immediately see the changes applied to the clip in real-time.

In contrast, the other options do not specifically focus on white balance adjustment or are not as effective for that purpose. For example, dragging the Color Balance effect onto the clip applies broader color adjustments that may not be fine-tuned for white balance specifically. Adjusting brightness in the Effect Controls panel could affect the overall exposure of the clip but does not address color correction, especially not white balance. Similarly, applying a brightness filter in the sequence settings would primarily affect overall brightness rather than providing precise control over color temperature or balance