WB question

I'm Sasquatch · 31st of March 2009 (Tue)

I took a few shots today in RAW and I'm not sure that I'm happy with how the WB is turning out. I had it set to 'daylight' as it was daytime and the sun was out. I tried changing the WB to 'auto' and got quite a different result. I'm not sure which I like better or which seems to be more accurate. I ought to know-I was there when I took the picture! Any opinions on this? The first one is 'auto' and the second is 'daylight'. I'm thinking there is too much blue in the 'auto' WB shot.

Thanks in advance!

Jason

I'm Sasquatch · 31st of March 2009 (Tue)

Pictures would help... I'll add a couple of them.

I'm Sasquatch · 31st of March 2009 (Tue)

As long as I'm on a roll here going through pictures, here is another example of my WB confusion. I don't remember which flower most accurately reflects the image as there were yellow and orange flowers all over. I can't remember if this particular one was orange or yellow. Grrr... The first is auto WB and the second was set to daylight. I think I like the 'auto' shot better. Hmm.

StanNJ1 · 1st of April 2009 (Wed)

As I'm sure you probably know since you shoot in RAW you can adjust your WB in Camera Raw

AlphaChicken · 1st of April 2009 (Wed)

Yeah, use the WB adjust tool and then tweak it until you like how it looks. White balance is completely subjective. That is unless it is obvious something should be white and it is not.

rsagusti · 1st of April 2009 (Wed)

what about doing a custom white balance, it only takes a second.

USER876 · 1st of April 2009 (Wed)

Shoot in Raw and use the eye dropper tool to set the white balance. the first 2 pics you posted should be easy to get right on.

beano · 1st of April 2009 (Wed)

Quote:

Originally Posted by rsagusti

what about doing a custom white balance, it only takes a second.

I often see people talking about doing a custom white balance, and always wonder what the point is, if you can alter it anyway in Camera RAW!?! Is there really any advantage?

USER876 · 1st of April 2009 (Wed)

Advantage is that you can apply the custom WB to many pics at once instead of tweaking each pic one by one. If you took many pics in the same lighting conditions, it's a faster workflow

AlphaChicken · 1st of April 2009 (Wed)

I think there is a slight misunderstanding. When I said the WB Adjust tool, I meant the eyedropper, and I think that many people refer to the eyedropper as the "custom WB" tool.

Regardless, WB is subjective.

beano · 1st of April 2009 (Wed)

Quote:

Originally Posted by USER876

Advantage is that you can apply the custom WB to many pics at once instead of tweaking each pic one by one. If you took many pics in the same lighting conditions, it's a faster workflow

Ah! I see.. Thanks for the info.

31st of March 2009 (Tue)	#1
I'm Sasquatch Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Northern California Posts: 250 IMAGE EDITING OK	WB question I took a few shots today in RAW and I'm not sure that I'm happy with how the WB is turning out. I had it set to 'daylight' as it was daytime and the sun was out. I tried changing the WB to 'auto' and got quite a different result. I'm not sure which I like better or which seems to be more accurate. I ought to know-I was there when I took the picture! Any opinions on this? The first one is 'auto' and the second is 'daylight'. I'm thinking there is too much blue in the 'auto' WB shot. Thanks in advance! Jason __________________ Have a wheelie nice day! Last edited by I'm Sasquatch : 1st of April 2009 (Wed) at 00:10. Reason: I have challenges.

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AlphaChicken Knot Hank Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 3,567 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: WB question Yeah, use the WB adjust tool and then tweak it until you like how it looks. White balance is completely subjective. That is unless it is obvious something should be white and it is not. __________________ I am Henry. NOT Hank. And certainly not a length of rope tied in a knot. My family calls me Hen, but you can call me Chicken. See you out there! \|Deviant Art\|Facebook\|Gear List

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rsagusti Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 203 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: WB question what about doing a custom white balance, it only takes a second. __________________ Rachel \| Metro Detroit August Tea Photography - PBing Canon 5D \| XSi \| 24-70 2.8 L \| 100mm f/2.8 L IS Macro\| 50 1.4 \| lensbaby 2.0 \| 430ex \| CS4 \| Lightroom Blog

1st of April 2009 (Wed)	#7
USER876 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,608 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: WB question Shoot in Raw and use the eye dropper tool to set the white balance. the first 2 pics you posted should be easy to get right on.

1st of April 2009 (Wed)	#9
USER876 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,608 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: WB question Advantage is that you can apply the custom WB to many pics at once instead of tweaking each pic one by one. If you took many pics in the same lighting conditions, it's a faster workflow

1st of April 2009 (Wed)	#10
AlphaChicken Knot Hank Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 3,567 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: WB question I think there is a slight misunderstanding. When I said the WB Adjust tool, I meant the eyedropper, and I think that many people refer to the eyedropper as the "custom WB" tool. Regardless, WB is subjective. __________________ I am Henry. NOT Hank. And certainly not a length of rope tied in a knot. My family calls me Hen, but you can call me Chicken. See you out there! \|Deviant Art\|Facebook\|Gear List

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