Unifying/Stabilizing Natural Light Question

Hi! I really need some help with a lighting problem. My boss gave me an hour-long interview that was shot indoors, but using natural light through the windows. Throughout the interview, the sun fades in and out and drastically brightens/darkens the footage.
Is there any way to set the entire clip to one lighting setting? Rather than using markers, and changing the brightness/contrast every time the sun appears/disappears? I've searched through an instruction manual and online, and can't seem to find anything.
Any help would be REALLY appreciated. Thanks!
Message was edited by: lcbluebird

High BlueBird,
welcome to the forums,
as David said this is an opportunity for you to master the use of keyframes, it will require time and a lot of attention. I am adding this comment just to remind you that this kind of work has to produce a perfect result in order to be worth it. It is not about getting the lighting better it is about getting it so steady and continues that no one will be able to spot the slightest light shift or flicker.
I had to do something similar a while back for a client, I had to fix sudden and quick light shifts...she was really happy at the end when I finished but I wished I don't have to do this again for 6 or 7 years ... pick the Color Corrector 3 Way filter and start keyframing highs and mids. Good luck!
Luca

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