Questions III

1. Describe the steps for adjusting the white balance on a camcorder or digital film camera.
-Locate the white balance settings on your camera and select the manual or custom WB option. On higher-end cameras, WB controls are often found on the exterior on the camera body. On less expensive cameras, be prepared to delve into the onboard menu system.

-Have the subject or an assistant aim a white card or sheet of paper at the camera. The card should reflect the same light source hitting the subject...

-Zoom in on the card to fill 80%-100% of the frame with white. Be sure your exposure and focus settings are properly set. If the image is too dark or out of focus, the camera may not be able to perform the operation.


-Press and hold the Set button until the camera confirms that white balance has been acquired. if the color temperature has changed dramatically from the last time you performed white balance, you may actually notice a color shift in the viewfinder. But don't worry if you don't see a dramatic change. If you followed the procedure correctly, your camera is now set to reproduce the best color possible.


2. Describe the steps for adjusting the manual white balance on a DSLR.
-Understand what white balance is and how it affects your digital camera's picture.

-Find the white balance control on your camera.


-Try your "Auto", "Daylight", "Cloud" and "Shady" white balance settings under daylight. 


-Try using your "cloudy" and "shade" settings to get warm colors, even in daylight!


-Use white balance trims to get your colors perfect.

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