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rablair
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Sep 14, 2025 8:58 PM UTC
Question

Color corrections are not saving.

I am color correcting an 80 minute movie scene-to-scene which was produced from a 4K scan of a 35mm color interpositive. The file format is Quicktime Apple Pro Res HQ. I went through the whole movie start to finish making cuts in just about every scene and made my corrections. When done, I went back to the beginning to check my work again, however it's like Premier didn't save the color corrections i did, and almost every one of them is jacked up and will need to be corrected again. This project has taken many hours to complete and it is very frustrating to have to start all over again! Has anyone had this problem, and more important, can anyone HELP! Though I don't consider myself to be a Pro, I have used PP for many years and never had an issue like this. 

 

Thanks,

Bobby B

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R Neil Haugen
R Neil Haugen
Legend
Sep 17, 2025 4:10 PM UTC

So it looks to be the basic Rec.709 CM. I think ... but several major sections are closed.

 

After you do your corrections, you do save the project, right?

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rablairAuthor
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Sep 17, 2025 4:31 PM UTC

Yes, Rec 709. I had a heck of a time trying to upload that image of the settings, so you could not see everything. I can try uploading smaller sections if necessary. Let me know if you want me to do that. Yes, I save the project several times during each session and also at the end.  

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    R Neil Haugen
    R Neil Haugen
    Legend
    Sep 17, 2025 4:36 PM UTC

    I'm not seeing anything that would be a problem ... do other changes save correctly? Is it only color changes not saving?

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    PaulMurphyCommunity Expert
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    Sep 14, 2025 9:56 PM UTC

    That does sound frustrating!

    When you select a clip, do you see the Lumetri Color effect listed in the Effect Controls panel? If so, are your adjustments still showing there?

    When you mention that everything looks "jacked up," it could be due to a LUT being applied to the clip or a change in the color space. You can check this by going to the Lumetri Color panel and clicking the Settings tab to see what's applied.

    Also, double-check whether the Global FX Mute button is enabled in your Program Monitor. If it's turned on, it will hide all effects—including color corrections—until disabled.

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      Rebecca26275165gkkz
      Participant
      Sep 15, 2025 4:18 PM UTC

      Hello Paul,

      Thanks for the reply!  First, yes, I see the Lumetri Color effect listed in the Effect Controls panel after making a correction. FYI, I have not applied any LUTs at all. I didn't know about the Global FX Mute button thingy but will give that a try. Also, when I say, "jacked  up," I mean the color correction that I had applied is gone and the colors are all out speck/balance. One colleague suggested that after making a series of correction or at the end of a session; that I export that section out to mixdown all the corrections. That might work but is it necessary. My thinking is that I'm doing something wrong which is causing the problem. 

      I really appreciate your help!

      Bobby

       

       

       

       

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      R Neil Haugen
      R Neil Haugen
      Legend
      Sep 15, 2025 4:21 PM UTC

      What color management options have you set up?

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