Magic Bullet Colorista
Magic Bullet Colorista delivers timeline-based color correction tools that feel professional without forcing you out of your NLE.
Colorista is a dedicated color correction plugin developed by Red Giant that embeds pro-grade controls like three-way wheels, precise curves, masking, tracking, HDR support, and LUT workflows directly into apps such as Premiere Pro and After Effects :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}. It allows you to balance, match, and stylize clips without round-tripping.
Key Capabilities
Three-way grading + curves: finely adjust lift, gamma, gain, and tone curves.
Guided workflow: Auto Balance tools help you quickly reach technically correct start points :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}.
Masking & tracking: targeted color corrections on moving subjects via built-in power masks.
HDR-ready engine: updated Highlight/Shadow controls and Clarity sliders with real-time previews :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}.
LUT import/export: integrate camera LUTs or create your own looks easily :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}.
Who It’s For
Editors: need pro-grade correction without leaving their timeline.
Colorists: want fast, refined primary correction before deeper grading elsewhere.
Content creators: value simple power tools like Auto Balance and LUT support.
Why Choose It
Colorista keeps you within your NLE, enhancing motion mask control and HDR options. Compared to free built‑ins, it’s faster and more precise; compared to full-fledged color apps, it’s more streamlined :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}.
Before You Begin
Runs on GPU-accelerated hosts via Adobe’s Mercury Engine.
Compatible with Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut and Resolve.
Final Thoughts
Magic Bullet Colorista offers a focused, efficient path to professional correction directly in your timeline—ideal if you want precision without complexity.
