White Balance and Tint using Color Checker Card, Screencast + Step-by-Step

2024-01-24 • SEND FEEDBACK |
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Have you ever wondered how to get color right, even if you color vision discrimination is average and/or you have an ordinary display? This can be done no matter what, using the right approach. And even many pros don’t get it right.

In Making Sharp Images, a screencast video along with step by step instructions teach you how to nail-down color perfection.

White Balance and Tint using Color Checker Card, Screencast + Step-by-Step

You’ll want one of these to get the job done.

DataColor SpyderCHECKR

Datacolor SpyderCHECKER card

Every Photographer Should Have a Color Checker Card to Establish Neutral White Balance and Tint for Each Camera and Lens Brand Combo.

An about $134 DataColor SpyderCHECKER works great and lasts a long time.

I use the clamshell version so I can safely carry it without damaging it. I do not use the camera calibration software because I have not been satisfied with the results versus the stock Adobe profiles.

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