White Balance Flashcard

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What is white balance in photography?

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White balance is the 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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White balance is important to ensure that colors in the image appear natural and accurate, without any unwanted color casts.

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What is the color temperature of fluorescent lighting?

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4000-5000 Kelvin.

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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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What is the purpose of a white balance card?

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To calibrate the color temperature of a camera.

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What does a higher Kelvin temperature indicate in terms of color?

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A higher Kelvin temperature indicates a cooler (bluer) light.

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What does a lower Kelvin temperature indicate in terms of color?

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A lower Kelvin temperature indicates a warmer (redder) light.

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How does daylight affect white balance settings?

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Daylight typically has a color temperature around 5500-6500 Kelvin, which is considered neutral.

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

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Incorrect white balance can result in unnatural colors and color casts in the photograph.

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What is the Kelvin scale used for in photography?

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The Kelvin scale is used to measure the color temperature of light sources.