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The "L.A. Grad" look = slightly contrasty, a gradient with orange on top, blue on bottom (one variation has a neutral bottom). The L.A. Grad look is best used for beach scenes or really anywhere in Los Angeles. The LA grad(ient) look is named after the hazy, orange sky you...

The "Blockbuster" or "Transformers" look = Cool shadows - usually blue or teal, and warm skintones, usually an orange color. Pushing the skintones warmer usually means the midtones, but it can be the highlights to if the footage is bright. The blockbuster look is a big trend right now, so...

Bleach Bypass = Super contrasty, low saturation. A very harsh look, often used in war movies. There are a few variations of bleach bypass that are used frequently: cool (blue), warm (tan), and greenish. Here's my recipe for bleach bypass. Start with a balanced image as usual: I do a bleach...