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How can I create a video effect that makes the entire video black and white except for one specific color

Sure, I can help you with that! To create a video effect that makes the entire video black and white except for one specific color, you can use a combination of color grading and color isolation techniques.

First, you'll need to duplicate the video clip in your timeline so that you have two identical copies of the video. Then, apply a black and white effect to one of the copies using a color grading tool such as the Color effect in Adobe Premiere Pro. This will convert the entire video to black and white, except for the specific color that you want to isolate.

Next, use the Selective Color effect in Adobe Premiere Pro to isolate the specific color that you want to highlight. To do this, select the color that you want to highlight using the eyedropper tool, and then adjust the Tolerance value to refine the selection of the highlighted color. This will ensure that only the specific color that you want to highlight is preserved in the final output, while the rest of the video remains in black and white.

Alternatively, you can also use the Color effect in Adobe Premiere Pro to adjust the saturation of all the colors in the video except for the specific color that you want to highlight. This will make the highlighted color stand out more, while the rest of the video remains in black and white.

Overall, the key to creating this effect is to use a combination of color grading and color isolation techniques to selectively highlight a specific color in the video while converting the rest of the video to black and white. With a little practice and experimentation, you should be able to achieve a professional-looking effect that makes your video stand out!

Colorize and Breathe Life into Old Black-and-White Photos (Get started for free)