I've seen these for $60+ but honestly don't understand why something like this should cost so much. Any place to find cheaper but still reliable for a non-professional?
Thanks!
FastGT94 Member ![]() 105 posts Joined Oct 2009 Location: NW Suburbs of Chicago More info | Jun 21, 2011 20:27 | #1 I've seen these for $60+ but honestly don't understand why something like this should cost so much. Any place to find cheaper but still reliable for a non-professional? -Dale
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FlyingPhotog Cream of the "Prop" ![]() 57,560 posts Likes: 177 Joined May 2007 Location: Probably Chasing Aircraft More info | Jun 21, 2011 20:32 | #2 You're paying for quality and fidelity. When a client says "I want this to be exactly Red," using a quality color checker means you get 255, 0, 0 and not 253, 2, 3. Jay
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Jun 21, 2011 20:44 | #3 How do you use a gray card? -Dale
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FlyingPhotog Cream of the "Prop" ![]() 57,560 posts Likes: 177 Joined May 2007 Location: Probably Chasing Aircraft More info | Jun 21, 2011 21:39 | #4 You place it in your scene or under the same light and use the eye-dropper tool in processing software to set your white balance. Jay
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