White Balance For Video EXPLAINED: How Cameras See Color & Light

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Komentáře • 336

  • @markfriday
    @markfriday Před 4 lety +47

    I am a GH5 user and I always bring a pocket-sized grey card then just use the "select white balance" feature, point it at the grey card then done!

    • @EkheEntertainment
      @EkheEntertainment Před 3 lety +9

      you should make a youtube tutorial of 5 seconds saying this line. To the point !!!

  • @MIRAAAS
    @MIRAAAS Před 3 lety +12

    Just filmed a video yesterday, all fancy, in S-Log3, 4K 24, on A7III, 1/50. Sadly, as a long time photographer, left AWB on, since I shoot RAW, and photos are photos. The camera was set on a tripod, I (the subject) was sat next to the window. The clouds outside were changing (but not much) throughout the 20 minutes that I was recording. Then in post, tried to swap places of different parts of the video - and it was such a terrible mess, even though the video was shot in a relatively controlled environment. It was the most amazing feeling that I can still get things wrong - and this humbling feeling is exactly what we sometimes need as creatives.

  • @draft74draft65
    @draft74draft65 Před rokem +1

    “The Feynman Technique: If You Can't Explain It To A 5-Year Old, You Don't Understand It. “…. That’s you Matt…you make it so simple to new bees to understand…. Seen so many confusing videos around….Thank you my little brother!!

  • @Visinski
    @Visinski Před 4 lety +16

    Matt: setting the white balance perfect for the light
    Me: Trying to see on my little Sony screen if I pressed the REC button 😅

  • @danielsibaja8422
    @danielsibaja8422 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Great way to explain everything perfect. You've got an organized structured brain. thank you

  • @Coreykoon
    @Coreykoon Před 4 lety +4

    I love how you always speak for the viewer and offer an immediate response. It’s really effective. Also, I love that you finally featured the famous tree light!

  • @sotospeakable
    @sotospeakable Před 2 lety +4

    Fantastically taught and such a smooth and articulate way of explaining ! Shot all my footage last week without this knowledge and everything looked too cool and I was outside at the beach! I am taking what I learned today to re-shoot! You rule !!

  • @murraycohenfilm2677
    @murraycohenfilm2677 Před 3 lety +2

    One of the best tutorials on white balance on youtube! Great video Matt! I usually end up switching between 3200-5600k which I know I should stop doing and use grey cards etc. So I avoid tungsten lamps looking too warm in daylight set situations.

  • @bodhiviramo
    @bodhiviramo Před 3 lety

    This was the third white balance for video tutorial that I watched today, and it was by far the most clear and helpful.

  • @MrKilluminati84
    @MrKilluminati84 Před 4 lety

    By far the best videos on CZcams! Learned a lot from him, looking back I’m so glad I subscribed to his channel!!

  • @ChristopherAlbone
    @ChristopherAlbone Před 4 lety +2

    Beautifully explained, Matt. Thank you.

  • @tuliothales81
    @tuliothales81 Před 3 lety

    Simple, direct and impossible to misunderstand. A hug from Brazil

  • @Dark80s71
    @Dark80s71 Před 4 lety

    For me, you are the best on CZcams at explaining film making. I’ve learnt the most from you!

  • @kingweddingmedia
    @kingweddingmedia Před 4 lety +8

    I completely understand white balance and feel there are pros and cons on both sides of the manual/auto debate. Personally I still prefer (the majority of the time) to use auto. Filming weddings solo you’ve got so much to remember - 3 to 4 cameras to set up, 3 to 4 different microphones/audio sources to set up, frame rate, shutter speed, aperture, iso, as well as positioning and ensuring the record limits on certain cameras don’t run out, battery life etc etc. Auto white balance - for me - does a good enough job on most occasions that it means it’s one less thing to worry about - it would be far more difficult to fix a completely wrong white balance in post that you’ve forgotten to change, than an auto white balance that the camera has got a little bit off. There’s also the fact that the colours from different lenses will vary slightly, and your footage will still likely need a bit of tweaking in post regardless. Another time I favour auto white balance is on the gimbal, if you are getting a moving shot going from indoor to outdoor, auto takes care of that change and let’s you focus on a steady shot and good composition. Finally, a multi camera set up may have cameras, as you’ve pointed out in this video, that the lighting is different based on the angle the camera is facing (one could be majority window lit while another angle majority bulb lit). In this situation again I feel auto is a safer bet in what is usually a very time restricted moment in a wedding.
    It’s certainly a interesting and debatable topic - similar in some ways to auto iso. Which again I feel has plenty positives to it, as well as a few negatives.

    • @manuelsoto8028
      @manuelsoto8028 Před rokem

      Its not that difficult dude. Our eyes are wired to see in 5600 kelvin, just set your white balance that way for all cameras and you are ready to go.

  • @missfarie4453
    @missfarie4453 Před 3 lety +1

    This is the best white balance video i have watched on youtube.. i was aware of the colour temp chart but i never thought to think of it outside the box like you explained here!! Im so happy right now. I thought i needed a fancy camera which will do the magic tricks for me 🤦🏾‍♀️

  • @camgregg9971
    @camgregg9971 Před 4 lety +37

    You’re seriously such a good teacher. Thanks for all the wisdom, you’re the man Matt!

  • @MrASesay
    @MrASesay Před 4 lety

    Killer tutorial, you really broke things down! Thanks!!! Matt!!!

  • @BlackBeltBarrister
    @BlackBeltBarrister Před rokem

    Clearests explanation, ever, for a great recap - thanks 😁

  • @blakestrunk
    @blakestrunk Před 4 lety

    I’ve literally been looking for where to manually put my color temp on my a6400, and thanks to you I now know. Thanks for the video!!

  • @BerlinGonzalez
    @BerlinGonzalez Před 4 lety +3

    Por este tipo de detalles es que me suscribí a tu canal, muchas gracias por tu experiencia y grandes consejos. Saludos amigo

  • @suryacoapy5129
    @suryacoapy5129 Před 4 lety +1

    I usually set manually. As with everything, practice makes perfect. Great presentation. Thanks.

  • @jamestaylorallee3128
    @jamestaylorallee3128 Před 3 lety

    I really enjoy the way you explain things. Very helpful. Thanks 🙏

  • @BeginnerMoto
    @BeginnerMoto Před 3 lety

    Great video Matt, answered my questions beautifully!

  • @BenjysLifeYT
    @BenjysLifeYT Před 6 měsíci

    Subscribed. These videos are perfect. Love how you explain everything so clearly!

  • @The90sRad
    @The90sRad Před 2 lety

    This is liked and added to my videography tip playlist! Thank you for making this easier to understand.

  • @resteve1
    @resteve1 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for all of your videos Matt!!! Thanks to your recommendation, I got the CyberpowerPC--LOVE IT!!! I also know SO MUCH more about editing now, thanks to you, my friend.

  • @ComedyBee
    @ComedyBee Před 4 lety +101

    Instructions unclear. Set a campfire during wedding speeches

  • @denzeldin
    @denzeldin Před 4 lety

    Thanks, Matt! Simple and great tutorial.

  • @b-rollfilmstudios6358
    @b-rollfilmstudios6358 Před 3 lety

    Thank you, Matt....as always, this was very informative!

  • @CaseyHardman
    @CaseyHardman Před 3 lety

    All these years and it has never clicked until what you said at 2:00. Huh. You’re the man!

  • @gigallthetime37
    @gigallthetime37 Před 2 lety

    Really appreciate how you break it down. I follow a lot of different filmmakers, but only go to handful to really learn from. As an aspiring Videographer, when I get there, I will definitely shout you out! see you on the next one!

  • @amd3429
    @amd3429 Před 3 lety

    Im obsessed with your videos and personality:) thanks for making great videos! Subscribed.

  • @paulmorris4759
    @paulmorris4759 Před 4 lety

    Loved that the "physicist with a great beard" photo was in black and white.
    Great video, Matt!

  • @ge11erth
    @ge11erth Před 4 lety +23

    Grey/White card can be useful also :) thank you.

    • @rogeliorogel8690
      @rogeliorogel8690 Před 3 lety

      I normally set my WB with a white card, but I also have a grey card Ive never used..how do you use the grey card? Do you set the WB with the grey instead of the white? And if so why is it better than the white one?

    • @ge11erth
      @ge11erth Před 3 lety +1

      @@rogeliorogel8690 same as i know. Its just need to be without colours to see correctly.

    • @rogeliorogel8690
      @rogeliorogel8690 Před 3 lety

      @@ge11erth thanks for your reply! So put it in black and white for WB calibration then

  • @GrowthMindFuel
    @GrowthMindFuel Před 5 měsíci

    Matt, your skillful blend of examples and historical insights made a challenging topic clear and understandable, even for me with my dyslexia. I’m grateful for your effective and inclusive teaching style. Thank you!

  • @masologo1
    @masologo1 Před rokem

    Great explanation! Thank you so much for this video!

  • @FenderLewis
    @FenderLewis Před 10 měsíci

    Apart from how awesome this guys videos are.. it’s further displaying how unbelievably intricate and designed the human eye is.

  • @MusicOnTheDLo
    @MusicOnTheDLo Před 7 měsíci

    Very well done, great instruction! 🙌

  • @rjhurstdp
    @rjhurstdp Před 4 lety +1

    I typically use a white card on my FS5 ii but on my canon I typically set it manually. On my older work I used auto or those presets you mentioned. Good stuff Matt!

  • @charleskaduru9683
    @charleskaduru9683 Před rokem

    Best White Balance explanation, Ever. Thank you so so much.

  • @huntgoodstuff
    @huntgoodstuff Před 3 lety

    Quick and to the point. Thank you!

  • @kaylakay1000
    @kaylakay1000 Před 3 lety

    Great great video!! Very easy to follow! TY

  • @GingerNinja1
    @GingerNinja1 Před 4 lety

    Great explanation. Thank you!

  • @MrrAlien
    @MrrAlien Před 3 lety

    This was so helpful thank you so much!!🙏

  • @moseleenone7252
    @moseleenone7252 Před 3 lety

    Simple to understand. Thanks!

  • @stonehood3476
    @stonehood3476 Před 3 lety

    Thank you so much for the incredible lesson.

  • @TriplePinesStudios
    @TriplePinesStudios Před 4 lety

    Thanks man for sharing I learned how to manually set the Kelvin temp on my Sony camera thanks to your video :)

  • @crews_reviews
    @crews_reviews Před 2 lety

    Great explanation. Thanks for the video!

  • @chrisdickersonfilms
    @chrisdickersonfilms Před 2 lety

    This was very helpful, thank you!

  • @dustingurley1933
    @dustingurley1933 Před 10 měsíci

    Bravo, you made learning white balance easy!

  • @BIZURASARUMA
    @BIZURASARUMA Před 2 lety

    Awesome explanation mate. Well done.

  • @RosunMagar
    @RosunMagar Před 3 lety

    Thanks man, easily described kudos to you.

  • @rodacapturedproductions

    This was a great explanation, thank you

  • @CarlosVazquez-dl6sn
    @CarlosVazquez-dl6sn Před 4 lety

    Hello Matt Johnson, greetings from Germany. I like your video tutorials, thank you very much!

  • @jakubsleczka
    @jakubsleczka Před 4 lety

    I always to to keep it on day light or cloudy day. Thanks Matt for nice video!👍

  • @MikeFaucher
    @MikeFaucher Před 4 lety

    Great summary. Had the exact problem with the first video I shot.

  • @lynsmith1096
    @lynsmith1096 Před 4 lety

    Good video and information Matt

  • @BeccaLynn79
    @BeccaLynn79 Před 2 lety

    I am a film student at Full Sail and I use the Sony FS5 camera. Your video helped me understand white balance so much more than the school did! Thank you for this video!

    • @walmartpimp2
      @walmartpimp2 Před rokem

      I Graduated there back in 2008 and back then celluloid film was still the standard. The instructors beat it into our head that video is inferior to film, and that film will always be the standard and that video will never be able to rival film. So when it came time to learn about video cameras, I didn't pay too much attention to the white balancing, grey cards, and color checkers. Last year I bought the A7S III which is my first "real" camera and I was so overwhelmed with all the stuff I had to learn. That being said, I still learned a lot of good stuff that can be applied to digital cinematography, and the school gave me a great perspective on the different roles on a "film set". Ever since Saw 2 came out, Darren Lynn Bousman has been that school's pride and joy, hopefully soon I can take that mantle.

  • @dreovalle4138
    @dreovalle4138 Před rokem

    Beghine videographer here, ive been struggling with this and you've helped me with this video! Def following:D

  • @generalsamuk
    @generalsamuk Před 4 lety

    Great video as always pal

  • @KalynRobert
    @KalynRobert Před 4 lety

    Great!! Love this!

  • @hanneshuch8965
    @hanneshuch8965 Před rokem

    Fantastic! Thanks so much!

  • @photosneverdie
    @photosneverdie Před 3 lety

    This helped a lot, thanks!

  • @abhilashm7977
    @abhilashm7977 Před 4 lety

    Amazing explanation 👌🙌

  • @SamayPhotography
    @SamayPhotography Před 4 lety

    Thank you for sharing a great experience

  • @beatthepress9112
    @beatthepress9112 Před 2 lety

    really helpful video, thank you

  • @VigneshDhakshinamoorthy

    Wow such great work you are doing. I like your style of teaching. Please make a video on vlogging setups / studio lighting

  • @sherkhan-up2vc
    @sherkhan-up2vc Před 4 lety

    You are a good teacher 👨‍🏫.

  • @vireakcambodia5172
    @vireakcambodia5172 Před 4 lety

    Very useful, thanks

  • @pearllocket
    @pearllocket Před 9 měsíci

    Thank you very much - very useful 😁

  • @JohnnyX504
    @JohnnyX504 Před 2 lety

    I used like a total noob auto, but after seeing this just realized how important is and also thanks for the short history lesson 🙏🏼 really nice vid

  • @CuriousPavel
    @CuriousPavel Před 2 lety

    great methaphores, great edit! :)

  • @saurabhsable2783
    @saurabhsable2783 Před 8 měsíci

    Thanku so much sir , lots of love from India

  • @coreycapture
    @coreycapture Před 4 lety

    I needed to see this.... been shooting on auto. Definitely need to dial it in.

  • @NiCo-87
    @NiCo-87 Před 2 lety

    Great video👏

  • @rcdippstudios
    @rcdippstudios Před 4 lety

    thank you this really helped me

  • @entertainmentvideonepal

    Now i understood the white balance . Thank u sir. Love from nepal

  • @MattRandallProductions
    @MattRandallProductions Před 3 lety +2

    i wish there was a way to use auto white balance to find the kelvin value so you can then force it. I find that auto does a pretty decent job initially (not always) but i'd like to lock the white balance and find the K value it's using so i can set it on the other cameras.

  • @AlanSe572
    @AlanSe572 Před 2 lety

    I was so confused thanks a lot. I'm currently building a YT Setup and my skin looked so weird as I introduced an orange rim light. Thanks a lot!

  • @wscphotographyc.e.o.7677

    Great Video. I use AWB if I'm in a one like setting. If i'm dealing with more than one light source I will set (K) for the main key light. Just need to practice more so when I'm not running and gunning.

  • @ThatguyDenz7
    @ThatguyDenz7 Před 4 lety

    Thanks for sharing Matt. really appreciate the use of b-roll to illustrate what you're saying when talking about the different Color Temps! Side note, Who's the 1 hater that disliked the video?! 😂

  • @hashirful
    @hashirful Před 4 lety

    Great video!!!!!!! Yea gave me more

  • @emreozkardesler3957
    @emreozkardesler3957 Před 7 měsíci

    Great tutorial

  • @Vgnbites
    @Vgnbites Před 4 lety

    Before this video auto white balance but thanks to you I’m gonna start following your way thank you

  • @ClaudioDesideriFilms
    @ClaudioDesideriFilms Před 4 lety

    Grazie Matt!😊

  • @baronperez8200
    @baronperez8200 Před 7 měsíci

    Thank you so much man!

  • @TomHeiry
    @TomHeiry Před 3 lety

    Thank you Matt

  • @ivantatar4638
    @ivantatar4638 Před 3 lety

    Great material: nice explanation, visual examples, sense of humor.
    Special plus for showing your beautiful wife and a cute kid.
    Thank you.

  • @kybephotography
    @kybephotography Před rokem

    This was such a helpful video. Been on AWB and it has been a mess in post 😪

  • @elvitro410
    @elvitro410 Před 4 lety

    holy shit! this helped alot! ive been doing it so wrong the whole time.. Thanks matt

  • @12ballers71
    @12ballers71 Před 3 lety

    I read your mail well
    .
    Thanks for giving me a good reason
    I think I can make a better video through your video. Thank you very much

  • @destinyaaiyana
    @destinyaaiyana Před 2 lety

    Finally tip-toeing out of auto white balance 😆 Thank you Matt !

  • @deepsonbasnet9971
    @deepsonbasnet9971 Před 3 lety

    sir i am really get a knowleage to your video your tutuoris is so clear and easy to get thaank you sir

  • @SashoS91
    @SashoS91 Před 2 lety

    Thank you Matt, Kindly advise what's your opinion on grey cards for video? Thanx

  • @TheMidnightProjectWeddings

    This video should be the most viewed!!

  • @prashantkuthu535
    @prashantkuthu535 Před 3 lety

    After watching this video now i can set manually the kelvins of the colours optimum to the white, otherwise i'm using auto before. Thanks a lot for the scientific explanation .

  • @demelza9895
    @demelza9895 Před 3 lety

    very good teacher ^^

  • @seon47
    @seon47 Před rokem

    tysm

  • @samguzman347
    @samguzman347 Před 4 lety

    Thankful for your channel, I have learned so much and it’s always so much fun watching. I know you have made a video on PC builds and Laptops, but have you made a video on best monitors to edit on, from low to pricey. Would love your feedback 🙌🏽💙

  • @georgeseranidis2710
    @georgeseranidis2710 Před 3 lety

    Great video