Quick aesthetics
Color Filters
Instant preset looks — Vintage, Vivid, monochrome, and more — with an intensity slider so the effect can be refined. The Asset Store offers 18 additional filter assets for more preset color choices.
Color Tools
Color Filters / Color Adjustment
One-tap Filter presets and 11 manual Adjustment controls . Learn how to combine them for amazing video aesthetics. Filters include 18 additional Filter assets available to download from the Asset Store.
Color Filters
- Instant preset looks
- 0–100% intensity slider
- 18 additional Filter assets on the Asset Store
Color Adjustment
- 11-parameter manual panel
- Quick reset
- Apply to all
What it does
Two tools for great color transformations
Use either tool, or combine both on the same clip for amazing results. Both are non-destructive and can be reset or removed at any time.
Precise control
Color Adjustment
An 11-parameter options panel for full control over Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Vibrance, Temperature, Highlights, Shadows, Gain, Gamma, Lift, and Hue. Adjustments can be reset or applied across all videos and images in a project.
- Filters: color presets with 0–100% intensity plus 18 more Filter assets available for download from the Asset Store
- Adjustment: 11 parameters — brightness, contrast, saturation, vibrance, temperature, highlights, shadows, gain, gamma, lift, and hue
- Reset all Adjustments
- Apply to all option for Filters and Adjustments
Quick Guide
Two ways to color your videos and images
Start with a quick Filter preset, or go straight to manual Adjustment.
Part 1
4 steps · fastQuick aesthetics with Filter
- Step 1
Select your video or image
Tap a video or image on the Timeline. Then, tap Filter in the Tool Panel.
- Step 2
Browse Filters
Tap Vintage, Vivid, Mono, Cool, or Warm, then choose a preset.
- Step 3
Adjust intensity
Drag the intensity slider (0–100%) to control how strongly Filter is applied.
- Step 4
Apply consistently
Apply the same filter to all clips in a series for a consistent aesthetic.
Part 2
6 steps · precisePrecise control with Color Adjustment
- Step 1
Open Adjustment
Tap the video or image on the Timeline. Then, tap Adjustment in the Tool Panel.
- Step 2
Set base exposure
Adjust Brightness, Contrast, Gain, Gamma, and Lift to set overall luminance and tonal values.
- Step 3
Recover tonal range
Use Highlights and Shadows to pull back blown areas or lift crushed shadow detail.
- Step 4
Shape the color
Adjust Saturation, Vibrance, Hue, and Temperature to define the mood.
- Step 5
Reset
If you want to start over to find a different look, tap Reset to return all of the Adjustments to zero.
- Step 6
Apply to All
If you're going for consistency, Apply to all will set all videos and images in your project to the same values.
Use cases
How editors use KineMaster's color tools
From channel branding to cinematic grades: discover real editing workflows with Filter and Adjustment.
Channel style
Apply the same filter to every video and image across projects to build a recognizable visual aesthetic.
Cinematic color
Use Adjustment to pull down saturation, lower temperature toward into blue, and raise contrast for a cinematic flat-to-grade look.
Apply a Filter & fine-tune
Apply a warm tone color filter. Then, open Adjustment to boost contrast and correct any areas the filter affected. Using both tools gives a polished result.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about KineMaster's Filter and Adjustment tools.
What is the difference between Filter and Adjustment?
Filter applies a stylized color preset with an intensity slider. Adjustment gives manual control over 11 parameters. Both can be used on the same clip or image at the same time.
Which is best for me: Filter or Adjustment?
Editors use both. First, Adjustments to fix exposure and lighting differences between clips and images, then color Filters to achieve the right mood for the project.
Can I apply Filter or Adjustment from one clip to all others?
Yes. You can use the Apply to All button to apply your Filter or Adjustment to all other media in your project.
Are Filter and Adjustment non-destructive?
Yes. Both tools are applied non-destructively, on top of the original clip, and can be reset or removed at any time.
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