Color adjustments

The Color adjustments effect allows you to fine-tune the appearance of any visual layer in your project.

How to apply and adjust color adjustments in Descript Editor

To apply this effect, select a visual layer in the timeline and open the Properties panel. Then choose Color adjustments from the list of effects.

Parameter Description
Exposure Adjusts overall brightness — lower values darken the visual, higher values brighten it.
Contrast Controls the difference between light and dark areas for more or less depth.
Highlights Changes the brightness of the lighter tones without affecting shadows.
Shadow Changes the brightness of darker areas, useful for recovering detail in shadows.
Saturation Adjusts color intensity — lower values mute the colors, higher values make them more vibrant.
Temperature Warms up or cools down your image (orange vs. blue tones).