Easiest software for color correcting videos?

[LeggoDiveyDivey]

I am not the most patient or dedicated with color correcting and recently got the Dive+ app which had 2 main issues - it cant convert 4k videos, and it reduces the resolution on videos which is irritating since the high res 4k ones look amazing. I shoot mainly on a GoPro 10.

I used to make presets on SonyVegas but have since transitioned to something much simpler like Filmora in order to reduce the amount of time it takes. Wondering if anyone recommends other apps or software for the amateur videographer.

Ideally it would be something that does batch conversions but simple ones are great too

 

[Angelo Farina]

Problem is what do you mean by "simple".
The most simple, most powerful and free solution is FFMPEG. A command-line tool!
Nothing is simpler, and FFMPEG can literally do EVERYTHING.
It is also significantly faster doing the processing.
There are plenty of guides online on how to use it.
However nowadays some people are scared by a command line utility.
So some GUI have been developed for FFMPEG, for example this one for Linux/Windows: QWinFF Media Converter
And this one for Mac:

ffWorks - The Best Video Converter for Mac

ffWorks, focused on simplicity, brings a fresh approach to the use of FFmpeg, making it the best video converter for mac

www.ffworks.net

There are many other GUIs, indeed...
Here a video example of what you can achieve with a single command in FFMPEG:

 

[Sumo888]

I've been using AquaColorFix - Underwater Photo & Video Color Correction

Need the paid version for videos, but the free version will do about 15s for evaluation. Paid version also eliminates the watermark on stills.

Can't remember how much, but it wasn't unreasonable.

Have not tried it with 4k videos.

 

[LeggoDiveyDivey]

Problem is what do you mean by "simple".
The most simple, most powerful and free solution is FFMPEG. A command-line tool!
Nothing is simpler, and FFMPEG can literally do EVERYTHING.
It is also significantly faster doing the processing.
There are plenty of guides online on how to use it.
However nowadays some people are scared by a command line utility.
So some GUI have been developed for FFMPEG, for example this one for Linux/Windows: QWinFF Media Converter
And this one for Mac:

ffWorks - The Best Video Converter for Mac

ffWorks, focused on simplicity, brings a fresh approach to the use of FFmpeg, making it the best video converter for mac

www.ffworks.net

There are many other GUIs, indeed...
Here a video example of what you can achieve with a single command in FFMPEG:

This is really cool! Although i think with Simple im hoping for a low touch solution that can handle batches of conversion.
With FFMPEG i think the limitations might be that all conversions go through a similar correction, whereas apps have a degree of customization, not to mention the ability to preview/fine tune.

I've been using AquaColorFix - Underwater Photo & Video Color Correction

Need the paid version for videos, but the free version will do about 15s for evaluation. Paid version also eliminates the watermark on stills.

Can't remember how much, but it wasn't unreasonable.

Have not tried it with 4k videos.

Will try this!

 

[Supen]

I recommend you try an app called “DIVEROUT” which offers AI-powered color restoration, batch processing for free with no watermarks, and can also manage dive logs for various brands.
https://apps.apple.com/app/id6477954849

 

[bjf123]

After 35+ years of underwater photography, I just made the switch to the GoPro Hero 12 and am working on color correction. I have an external Sola 1200 light, but it’s not a wide enough beam when not really close to the subject. I also didn’t have much luck with filters. The auto white balance seems to counter the filter and things end up looking about the same as no filter.

I’ve tried both AquaColorFix and Dive+. Both seem a bit too yellow for me. I tried to edit a photo of my wife with a grouper. The straps on her BC are neon green, but came out yellow with both programs. Maybe I’m expecting too much. I also just tried DiverOut but have no clue where the photos I had color corrected went. I haven’t found them in the app and don’t see them in Photos on my iPhone. Any idea where they went?