MintGradePhoto color grading answers, organized by the problem you are trying to solve.
No generic inspiration posts. Browse practical guides for LUTs, HSL, curves, skin tones, exposure fixes, cinematic looks, scopes, exports and browser-based workflows.
13 focused topic clusters.
Color Grading Basics
Foundational guides for understanding color correction, grading order, color wheels, scopes and consistent editing decisions.
65 guidesPhoto Problems & Fixes
Practical fixes for exposure, color casts, clipping, muddy tones, oversaturation and common export problems.
45 guidesLUTs & Presets
Guides to .cube LUTs, LUT strength, interpolation, creative versus technical LUTs and building reusable looks.
40 guidesHSL & Color Mixer
Targeted hue, saturation and luminance tutorials for skin, skies, foliage and specific color ranges.
35 guidesCurves & Tone
Tone-curve and RGB-curve guides for contrast, fades, channel balance, black point, white point and color shaping.
45 guidesCinematic & Film Looks
Cinematic, film-inspired and editorial grading workflows using curves, HSL, grain, bloom and halation.
40 guidesPortrait & Skin Tones
Portrait-focused color workflows for natural skin, mixed lighting, vectorscope checks and background separation.
35 guidesLandscape & Travel
Landscape and travel grading for skies, foliage, haze, snow, sunsets, night cities and consistent trips.
35 guidesMobile Photography & Social
Phone editing, browser workflows and export guidance for Instagram and other mobile-first viewing.
35 guidesExport, Color Space & Files
File formats, color spaces, gamut, bit depth, resolution and export settings for screen and web delivery.
35 guidesEditing Workflows & Alternatives
Efficient editing order, local browser workflows, alternatives to desktop editors, project organization and batch consistency.
30 guidesScopes, Masks & Pro Tools
Histogram, waveform, RGB parade, vectorscope, clipping overlays and range-mask tutorials.
20 guidesScene-Specific Grading
Practical grading approaches for food, cars, products, weddings, street, concerts and difficult lighting scenes.