white balance
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but, how do you check your white balance and how do you adjust it if it needs it?:shake:
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The check is a visual one - does it look right?
Even if it is "right" for the light conditions you may still feel that the pic can be improved by adjusting the WB
To adjust it after taking the pic you need to have shot in RAW then use whatever processing software you have.
Your camera may allow you to select various white balance settings (most times folk will likely use the auto setting), but it is usually done when you have the pic on your monitor since you can get a better look at it.
Even if it is "right" for the light conditions you may still feel that the pic can be improved by adjusting the WB
To adjust it after taking the pic you need to have shot in RAW then use whatever processing software you have.
Your camera may allow you to select various white balance settings (most times folk will likely use the auto setting), but it is usually done when you have the pic on your monitor since you can get a better look at it.
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Getting acceptable white balance can be a real challenge, depending on the circumstances, so don't feel a numpty 
There are many ways to skin this cat, but one plugin I use a lot is ColorCast Correction from the Digital Camera Essentials pack ($39/£26.74).
That's for TIFFs, JPEGs etc., but I should think all RAW converters have a white balance tool. RawTherapee is one you can have for free or a donation.
Or are you asking how to set the WB in camera?
There are many ways to skin this cat, but one plugin I use a lot is ColorCast Correction from the Digital Camera Essentials pack ($39/£26.74).
That's for TIFFs, JPEGs etc., but I should think all RAW converters have a white balance tool. RawTherapee is one you can have for free or a donation.
Or are you asking how to set the WB in camera?
Getting acceptable white balance can be a real challenge, depending on the circumstances, so don't feel a numpty
There are many ways to skin this cat, but one plugin I use a lot is ColorCast Correction from the Digital Camera Essentials pack ($39/£26.74).
That's for TIFFs, JPEGs etc., but I should think all RAW converters have a white balance tool. RawTherapee is one you can have for free or a donation.
Or are you asking how to set the WB in camera?
both to be fair
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Here's a link to the Rawworkflow.com website instructional videos on white balance. I've been using his cards for some years now and I never viewed these until just recently. It's never too late to learn a little more.
http://www.whibalhost.com/_Tutorials/WhiBal/01/
http://www.whibalhost.com/_Tutorials/WhiBal/01/
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No need to spend a bean.
For correct white balance in camera, do a custom white balance - as described in the camera handbook. Shoot a neutral target in the same light as the subject - white paper, grey card, whatever, so long as it is neutral and without any colour bias. Use that image to set the custom white balance.
Bear in mind that technically correct white balance doesn't always look best, or 'right'. For example, when shooting indoors things often look better if they are a little bit warm, and you wouldn't want to take all the orange out of a sunset.
For correct white balance in camera, do a custom white balance - as described in the camera handbook. Shoot a neutral target in the same light as the subject - white paper, grey card, whatever, so long as it is neutral and without any colour bias. Use that image to set the custom white balance.
Bear in mind that technically correct white balance doesn't always look best, or 'right'. For example, when shooting indoors things often look better if they are a little bit warm, and you wouldn't want to take all the orange out of a sunset.
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Shooting basketball (tonight as it happens) in a natoriously badly lit place with even the offical team galleries in orange..I took a shot of the white background of the basket board and set that for the WB .. The difference between setting your own and using auto is massive..
