How to Color Grade ANY TYPE of Video in Premiere Pro 2025! (Start to Finish)

Want free Video assets? Go Here: https://trentorials.gumroad.com/ ✅ Get 2 months of FREE music here: https://bit.ly/artlist-with-trentorials Color grading doesn’t have to feel like a mystery, and in this tutorial, I’m giving you a complete, in-depth guide to grading your footage in Premiere Pro—whether it’s LOG or non-LOG. This isn’t just about learning the technical steps; we’ll also dive into the concepts that will make you better at color grading overall. I’ll start with a bit of color theory to help you understand the ‘why’ behind the choices you make—like how to balance colors, enhance moods, and create visual harmony in your footage. Then we’ll move on to the functional side, covering everything from correcting exposure and white balance to fine-tuning contrast, saturation, and highlights. I’ll show you my full workflow step by step, sharing all the tips and tricks I’ve learned as a hobbyist over the years. Full disclosure: I don’t have a color-calibrated monitor, and if you don’t either, that’s totally fine! Just keep in mind that what we’re seeing may not be perfectly accurate, but I’ll guide you to get the best results possible regardless of your setup. By the end of this video, you’ll have a strong foundation in both the theory and practical application of color grading, so you can confidently transform your footage into something that looks polished and professional. ___________________________________________________________________ If you're new here, I'm Trent, the creator behind Trentorials. I help filmmakers and content creators level up their video skills without the unnecessary complexity. My channel focuses on practical, efficient techniques to help level up your content. I started this channel because I wanted to help you guys get farther along without the headache I had to go through myself, and since then, my color grading tutorials have become especially popular, with viewers regularly telling me they've completely transformed their editing process using my methods. If you're looking to make your videos look more cinematic without the headache, you're in the right place. How I got here... 13 Years old: Got DaVinci Resolve for free and made my first videos with my Canon PowerShot SX40 HS. 14 Years old: Started filming with my iPhone 4 and upgraded to Premiere Pro for editing. 15 Years old: Got monetized. (you only needed 100 subs back then!) and I saved up to buy my first MacBook. 16 Years old: Got my driver's license, reached 1,000 subscribers, and bought the Canon 77D. 17 Years old: Made videos teaching skateboarding that gained a lot of traction. 18 Years old: Kept making skating videos in college and companies started sponsoring the channel. 19 Years old: Moved to Charleston SC but started to get tired of making YouTube videos. 20 Years old: Got a SONY A7sii, got into "professional" video work, and learned how to color grade videos. I also made fewer YouTube videos. 21 Years old: Started at age 21 on the road, traveling and filming those adventures. Started to love coloring videos. 22 Years old: tarted this channel, TRENTORIALS, to teach others what I learned about making videos. 23 Years old: As this channel grew, I began getting more viewers and offers before eventually accepting a job as a corporate video producer in July of 2024. Since then I've been making videos like this. ⧎◇⧎◇⧎◇⧎◇⧎◇⧎◇⧎◇⧎◇⧎◇⧎◇⧎◇⧎◇⧎◇⧎◇⧎◇⧎◇⧎◇ DISCLOSURE Information shared here is for educational purposes only. ___________________________________________________________________ △ My Drone: https://amzn.to/3HjDflV △ My Camera: https://amzn.to/47CborI △ My Main Lens: https://amzn.to/48zgOFj △ Super Wide Lens: https://amzn.to/3S479Q5 △ My Tripod: https://amzn.to/3SkBxqz △ Budget Key Light: https://amzn.to/48AKj9G △ Bendy Tripod: https://amzn.to/3Smbpf9 △ Microphone: https://amzn.to/493grCs (affiliate links) #editing #premierepro #videoeditingtutorial #davinciresolve