What each colour control does
“Exposure” and “Brightness” lighten or darken the picture: exposure works as if more light had come in, while brightness lifts or lowers everything evenly. “Contrast” separates highlights and shadows; a little more contrast removes the washed-out look of many phone videos. “Saturation” makes colours more vivid or more muted, all the way to black and white if you turn it right down.
“Temperature” corrects white balance: negative values cool the image (bluer) and positive values warm it (more orange), useful when you filmed under light bulbs or in shade. “Tint” rotates every colour around the colour wheel, from -180° to 180°; in normal correction you barely touch it, but it can fix an odd colour cast or create a bold look.
An order that works
Start with light: raise “Exposure” until faces look right, then “Contrast” to add depth. Next fix “Temperature” by looking at something that should be white or grey, like a wall or a shirt. “Saturation” comes last, and gently: +10 or +20 is usually enough; beyond that, skin turns orange.
If the video has several shots, split it where the light changes (S key) and correct each piece. To reuse settings, duplicate an already-corrected clip with Ctrl+D and use it as a starting point. Double-clicking a control's name resets it to zero, and the group's reset button clears them all at once.
What it doesn't do (so there are no surprises)
Vaideo Editor has no filters or LUTs, no curves and no masked or local correction. It doesn't sharpen or upscale either: if the original video is blurry or 720p, exporting at 1080p or 4K adds no detail. What it does do is make a dark, dull or oddly tinted video look far cleaner.
The controls work on video clips and on images, and you can combine them with trimming, text, speed or volume in the same project. For everything the editor does, see the full guide at /en/cases/free-video-editor/. And if you're starting from scratch, Vaideo's AI can create a video from a topic and then open it in the editor for you to fine-tune.
Ideas to try
Rescue a video shot in low light
Raise “Exposure”, add a little “Contrast” and lower “Saturation” slightly to hide colour noise.
Match two cameras or two times of day
Split by shot and adjust each one's “Temperature” and “Brightness” until the whites match.
A warm look for a food or travel video
Positive “Temperature”, “Saturation” +15 and a touch of “Contrast”: appetising colour without overdoing it.
Step by step
- 1
Upload your video
Open app4.vaideo.org on your computer, go to “Media” (Medios), click “Import files” (Importar archivos; free account) and drag the video onto the timeline. The editor interface is in Spanish.
- 2
Split by shot if the light changes
Put the playhead where the scene changes and press S (or Ctrl+B) to split, so you can correct each part separately.
- 3
Open “Colour adjustments”
Select the clip and scroll the right panel down to “Colour adjustments” (Ajustes de color): brightness, contrast, saturation, exposure, temperature and tint.
- 4
Fix light, white balance and colour
First “Exposure” (Exposición) and “Contrast” (Contraste), then “Temperature” (Temperatura), and “Saturation” (Saturación) last. Double-click a control to reset it.
- 5
Export as MP4
Click “Export” (Exportar) and choose resolution and quality. 1080p free; 2K and 4K with Unlimited.
Tips that make the difference
- ★Judge by the faces: if skin looks natural, the rest almost always does too.
- ★Make small changes; values of ±10 to ±25 are usually enough and extremes look artificial.
- ★Find something white or grey in the scene and move “Temperature” until it looks neutral.
- ★If there are several shots, play them back to back after correcting: colour jumps are more obvious in motion.
- ★Check on a screen at normal brightness; at full brightness you'll tend to leave the video too dark.
Other tools vs Vaideo Editor
| Typical desktop or web editor | Vaideo Editor | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic colour controls per clip | Yes | Yes: brightness, contrast, saturation, exposure, temperature and tint |
| Filters, LUTs and curves | Yes, especially in desktop software | No |
| Sharpening or upscaling | Some websites offer it with AI, usually paid | No: colour correction only |
| Watermark on the result | Common on free websites | None on your footage, free plan included |
Frequently asked questions
Can I fix a blurry video?+
No. Vaideo Editor corrects colour and light, but it doesn't sharpen or increase resolution. Exporting above the original resolution adds no detail.
How do I brighten a video that's too dark?+
Raise “Exposure” first and then add a little “Contrast” so it doesn't look washed out. If colour noise appears, lower “Saturation” slightly.
Does it have filters or LUTs?+
No. It has six manual controls per clip: brightness, contrast, saturation, exposure, temperature and tint. You can't load LUTs and there are no preset filters.
Does the same colour apply to the whole video?+
Settings are per clip. If your video is a single clip, they apply to all of it; if you split it, each piece can have different values.
Can I make a video black and white?+
Yes: turn “Saturation” all the way down. Then you can add a little “Contrast” to give it more punch.
Is it free, and does it work on a phone?+
It's free, with MP4 export up to 1080p and no watermark on your footage. It runs in a computer browser (900 px screen or wider), not on phones.
Updated: