Lighting a white background part 2

How to light a white background, part 2
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• garry edwards
• photolearn

[acapmex1]

I'm trying to understand why when I do headshots and my model changes outfit, her skin color changes in the pictures , I always set the White balance in Auto, any help?

[Photolearncouk]

ReverseTheHype is right. NEVER use auto white balance in the studio, it will always be wrong. Also, the colour temperature of the modelling lights (and the colour temperature of the ambient lighting) is used by the camera to set the white balance, and that will always be very different to the actual colour temperature produced by the flash

Set a custom white balance, or set the actual Kelvin value of the flash if you can, or if you can't just set it to 'flash'.

[TheBainbridges]

Thanks for your information, this was fantastic in helping me understand how to get that flawless white backdrop!

[SoulRipBabe]

i really don't want to know what he does with that doll

[acapmex1]

@Photolearncouk Thanks a lot I really apreciate it, Im new in studio Photography and this videos are gold to me,!!

[ReverseTheHype]

@acapmex1 Look around for 'Custom White Balance' videos - try youtube.com/watch?v=UKhxNP2aBZ­M

Auto White Balance changes as your scene or model changes. The Auto setting is best for easy use and light that changes a lot - like outdoors.

Custom (or DIY) White Balance setting is better when you are in control of the lighting - like in the studio or using flash.

Once you've set the Custom White Balance your model will look correct in each shot.