White Balance Flashcard

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What is white balance in photography?

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Adjustment of colors in an image to ensure accurate representation of white objects and colors.

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Why is white balance important in photography?

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To ensure that colors in the image appear natural and accurate, without any unwanted color casts.

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What is custom white balance?

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A feature on a camera that allows you to adjust the color balance of your photos to match the lighting conditions of the scene you are shooting in.

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Which white balance setting is suitable for indoor photography with incandescent lighting?

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Tungsten or Incandescent.

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How can you set a custom white balance?

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Take a photo of a white or neutral gray object under the same lighting conditions as your subject and use it to set a custom white balance in your camera's settings.

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What are the common white balance settings available on cameras?

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Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Tungsten, Fluorescent, and Custom.

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How does the color temperature affect white balance?

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Color temperature, measured in Kelvin, indicates the warmth or coolness of light; adjusting white balance compensates for these variations.

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What is the effect of incorrect white balance on a photograph?

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Incorrect white balance can lead to unnatural color casts, making images look overly warm (yellow/orange) or cool (blue).

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What is the Kelvin scale in relation to white balance?

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The Kelvin scale measures the color temperature of light sources, helping photographers choose the correct white balance setting.

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How can natural light conditions affect white balance settings?

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Natural light conditions vary throughout the day, requiring adjustments in white balance to maintain accurate color representation.