Still too dark after color corrector 3-way

I've checked other tips on video that's too dark (i.e. quicktime HSL balance) but am still having a problem with a clip. It's a series of clips in a skating rink and the brightness of the flourescent light is keeping me from bringing up the remainder of the dark floor, skater, etc. to a point where it's similar to the other clips of the skater during other footage taken. I've first lowered the blacks and on the whites have raised it to the point just before the exclamation mark warning. But it's still just not matching the other clips I've been able to brighten from the same roller rink. I'm fairly new at this. Any suggestions as to what I can do? Thanks

My apologies and thank you for assisting. I see you're from Chicago and I'm from California. I imagine you gotta hit the sack. I'm 56 years old and the learning curve is just a tad too big I guess. Based on some notes I found on how to save a clip from FC to be able to send, I attempted to save 4 examples for you. Well all four were the same clip. I guess I could at least send that one but it's the best of the four so it would be hard for you to see a comparison. I'm not seeking better fleshtones but rather a brighter global picture. As I mentioned in my original posting the bright flourescent light are the killer. I sure appreciate help here. Trying to help someone go to Australia next year for national skating competition and wanting to produce a video for donations. Just over my head but learning. How could I send you even the one clip I was able to make a tiff of? I don't see attachment options here. Sorry again for my ignorance on things like this. Trying...

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