Digital Cinematography, 2nd Edition

Camera Setup and Operation 409

the color temperature is changing quickly and

radically, and the reverse that you shoot at magic

hour probably won’t match the color of the mas-

ter you shot an hour ago unless you are diligent

in white balancing.

Figure 10.27 Setting white balance.

White balance following the menu path for

the particular camera in question, set the gain

to zero, check that you have the proper lter

(if any) in place for the color temperature of

light on set, and use a good standard white

balance card or 18% gray card that is evenly

illuminated to match the predominant set

lighting color balance ...