COLOR CORRECTION 101

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I need facts about color correction. anything you know really. what levels are the legal levels for colors, how you do certain basic things... anything really. BIG job interview coming up and I just need to sound like I know the SPECS of color correction. the job starts in 2 month so I will learn it all before i start.
please hit me with your info..
Alison

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