Video editing · Beginner tutorial 2026
How to Use Colourlab AI
Colourlab AI is a video editing tool built for Colorists and Video editors. This step-by-step tutorial walks you through setup and your first project — no prior editing experience required. You can follow along free (14-day free trial).
Colourlab AI tutorial: step by step
Load footage
Head to the Colourlab AI site and start with the free option (14-day free trial). Once you are in, load footage — this is where most of your creative decisions begin, so take a moment to explore the interface before diving in.
Apply AI color match
Next, apply ai color match. Lean on Look transfer from reference images to speed this up. Small adjustments here have the biggest impact on how professional your final video looks.
Refine and export LUT
Finally, refine and export lut. Colourlab AI handles the heavy lifting here, but always preview the result before you publish so the pacing, captions, and audio line up. This is the stage where Colourlab AI shines for colorists.
Tips to get more out of Colourlab AI
- • Use AI color matching to work faster — it's one of the reasons Colourlab AI is rated 4.5/5.
- • Use Look transfer from reference images to work faster — it's one of the reasons Colourlab AI is rated 4.5/5.
- • Use DaVinci Resolve plugin to work faster — it's one of the reasons Colourlab AI is rated 4.5/5.
- • Use LUT generation to work faster — it's one of the reasons Colourlab AI is rated 4.5/5.
Common mistakes to avoid
- • Plugin-based (not standalone)
- • Requires color grading software
Works with your stack
Colourlab AI integrates with DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro — handy when you are stitching it into an existing faceless YouTube or short-form pipeline.
Ready to try Colourlab AI?
Colourlab AI is a must-have plugin for editors who grade frequently.
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Colourlab AI tutorial FAQ
Is Colourlab AI hard to learn?
No. Most people create their first video editing project within an hour. Colourlab AI is best for Colorists and Video editors, and the 3-step workflow above covers everything you need to get started.
Do I need editing experience to use Colourlab AI?
Not really. Colourlab AI dramatically speeds up color grading with smart AI matching and look transfer. The interface is built so beginners can produce a finished video without prior editing skills, though features like AI color matching reward a little practice.
Is there a free way to try Colourlab AI?
Yes — 14-day free trial. That's more than enough to follow this tutorial end-to-end before deciding whether to upgrade. See the full Colourlab AI pricing for paid tier details.
What can I make with Colourlab AI?
Colourlab AI is designed for Colorists, Video editors, Filmmakers. It integrates with DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro, so it slots neatly into most faceless YouTube and short-form workflows.