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Sep 7, 2011 08:40:11   #
Carolstar22 Loc: Indiana
 
took this pic at the zoo on auto,,Cant figure out why it seems so green.



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Sep 7, 2011 11:26:07   #
wrei
 
Many things can influence the color cast in a picture unless your entire workflow is color calibrate. This apart,the light reflected from the surrounding is influencing the color of the main subject. Photo Studios in general paint their walls in black, grey, and/or white. Place a bridge next to a yellow painted wall and her dress will turn out "yellowish"

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Sep 7, 2011 11:26:12   #
wrei
 
Many things can influence the color cast in a picture unless your entire workflow is color calibrate. This apart,the light reflected from the surrounding is influencing the color of the main subject. Photo Studios in general paint their walls in black, grey, and/or white. Place a bridge next to a yellow painted wall and her dress will turn out "yellowish"

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Sep 7, 2011 12:48:58   #
jerm
 
White balance.

Your camera should have some pre-set white balance settings (Auto WB, Sun, Fluorescent, Tungsten, etc.) or you can adjust the White Balance in post.

If you intend to adjust in post, it's better to shoot RAW.

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Sep 7, 2011 12:52:20   #
jerm
 
Here's a great video that explains white balance:
http://vimeo.com/28669523

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Sep 7, 2011 19:08:54   #
Carolstar22 Loc: Indiana
 
The video was great! Thank you ,

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Sep 8, 2011 06:44:15   #
KathyinNH Loc: Kingston, NH
 
Terrific video, thanks for sharing.

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Sep 8, 2011 11:50:58   #
Country's Mama Loc: Michigan
 
Yes Thanks for posting the video link. Learned a lot.

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Sep 8, 2011 13:08:05   #
josoIII
 
it looks like just a slight white balance correction. almost looks like it was set to a fluorescent WB?



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Sep 8, 2011 15:09:39   #
nicelights Loc: 30 miles east of LA
 
Remember that white is a reflection of all colors. The human brain compensates for what you think you see. The camera does not. Some years ago I photographed a lighting showroom in New York (before the days of digital). The walls were slightly off white. However the carpet was bright red. The camera "saw" the red reflecting off the carpet and onto the walls and recorded the walls as pink!

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