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668Final Cut Pro User Guide
Three control points appear on the curve in the Color inspector. The middle control
point represents the level of luma (brightness) you selected with the eyedropper. The
two outer control points constrain the selection to a narrow range of brightness.
Note: You can also create control points by clicking the curve, but the eyedropper
method is generally more precise.
4. Drag the middle control point up to increase the saturation, or down to decrease the
saturation.
To make fine adjustments, hold down the Option key as you drag a control. Hold
down the Shift key as you drag to constrain the control point to vertical or horizontal
movement only.
5. To adjust the range of luma selected, drag the two outer control points to the left or the
right, or just delete them.
6. To adjust the saturation for a different range of brightness, click the curve to add
control points, and adjust them as needed.
Use the left end of the curve to adjust shadows, the middle section to adjust midtones,
and the right end of the curve to adjust highlights. Drag up to increase saturation, or
down to decrease saturation.