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SEKONIC
Color temperature is important when it comes to accurate
representation of art on display in a gallery, commercial lighting
for studio portraits, cinematography, advertising, and industrial
manufacturing of products. It is critical in medical facilities that
require accurate color temperature to diagnose health issues
as well as surgical procedures. Also it is important in public
facilities to eectively illuminate areas for safety (usually cooler
color temperature) that increases awareness in such situations as
roadways, sidewalks, ATM’s, construction zones, etc.
Where is color temperature important?
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EDUCATIONAL
How does color temperature eect the way we see?
The human eyes adjust automatically to subtle changes from light sources
in brightness levels as well as dierences in the color. However our eyes
alone are not the sole determining factor in the interpretation of the
color of light or its brightness. Our brains are continuously using stored
information, our senses as well as our eyes to make the nal determination
of what we see and what we think we see. If you enter an indoor room,
it is common to nd warmer color temperature lighting, which promotes
comfort and relaxation. Warmer color temperatures are frequent used deliberately in homes as they promote comfort
and relaxation, whereas cooler color temperatures are commonly used in oce, industry or manufacturing to promote
focus and productivity.
White Balance (WB) is the process of calibrating a still or motion camera, to ensure that unrealistic color casts don’t
appear in neutral areas of the recorded image. It is also important that these color casts don’t taint the true color of
other tones and colors within the scene. White balancing takes into account the color temperature of a light source as
it sets the camera to render the colors accurately. In order to white-balance a camera, it’s necessary to use a standard
White Balance grey or white card to set a point of known reference for the camera. Many shooter rely on Auto White
Balance (AWB), which typically nds the brightest portion of your frame and sets that as a standard white. However,
Auto White Balance can create unwanted blue, orange or even green color casts under various light sources. For the
greatest color accuracy, measuring and balancing all light sources before calibrating for White Balance yields the most
consistent results.
Auto white balance vs. color temperature measurements
Lighting Filters Compensation Inspection Lights Control Available Light Management For
Color Proof
Light Control in Gallery or Museum Light Source Management
in Rental Studio
Camera Filters Compensation