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Woody.
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How tf do I white balance?
3 years ago
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skiP.E.I.
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What kind of camera are you using
3 years ago
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WoFlowz
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Dude just ask me on IG I can send u a video with the exact same cam
3 years ago
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aldicigg
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1. point at snow
2. set wb
3 years ago
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eheath
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#fixitinpost
3 years ago
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KilaTsunami
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Sounds like u need a white card.. point cam at white card and push the WB button
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eheath
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KilaTsunamiSounds like u need a white card.. point cam at white card and push the WB button


Lol the good ole days. I can't even imagine using a camera that you can't set the WB value.
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Dub_Digital
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eheathLol the good ole days. I can't even imagine using a camera that you can't set the WB value.


Why would you set the value, when you can get a more accurate wb with a white card in the scene. Unless of course youre using a light meter
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eheath
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Dub_DigitalWhy would you set the value, when you can get a more accurate wb with a white card in the scene. Unless of course youre using a light meter

It's much easier to adjust/match your shots if you shoot with a consistent WB, a white card isn't that consistent and if you know the color temp of whatever your light source is, its better to set your camera to that value.

For example, filming skiing outside you'd want to set it to 5600k, any other situation you'd want to set your WB to the temperature your light source. Using a WB card essentially does the same thing, but setting your value is easier and more consistent.
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