Fujifilm White Balance (how to set)

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Fujifilm White Balance (how to set)

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3 жыл бұрын

How to set a custom white balance for photography in Fujifilm cameras, and why this setting is important, especially for shooting JPEGs and video filmmaking. Camera models used in tutorial are Fuji XT3 and XT4.
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@dethathela 2 ай бұрын

As a newbie to cameras and video and a first year film student, I am really glad to have found your videos. I have learned so much, so quickly. Thanks a lot!

@jamgyver 9 ай бұрын

Man, coming back to your videos, from other YT videos on the same subject, you just have a natural ability/work ethic/passion to be able to explain things so clearly. Very much appreciated.

@ksnmurthy4476 2 жыл бұрын

This video helped me a lot to understand how to set custom white balance. thank you so much Chris.

@sylverestrao2151 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thanks for the tip. Got my xt-3 for a month and trying to shoot as much as i can. This tip really helps my shooting. Thanks for making very helpful videos.

@andreimicle 3 жыл бұрын

I have a simple-minded man approach to life. I see Chris upload a new video, I hit like.

@zaycruz772 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for being such a great photography teacher. I’m picking up the hobby and your videos are my go-to for everything fujifilm.

@paulhatzig7084 3 жыл бұрын

You are incredible!! I have a bit of Deuteranopia (green-red deficiency) and it been an issue sometimes when color-grading for my projects. I recently got the passport color checker and I couldn't understand how to get it to work. So thank you SO MUCH! You have no idea how much this helps me! Gained a new subscriber!!

@Jasonysz 3 жыл бұрын

love the way you present informations, so easy to understand, you are a great teacher, thank you.

@nb1223 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome tip... I think we all get lazy from time to time, a quick refresher is outstanding... thanks again.

@canderson1955 3 жыл бұрын

Always find your videos very helpful. You explain things very well.

@emiliofuji Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for all the videos, you have help me soo much learning about photography im super grateful

@TravellingMonk 3 жыл бұрын

worth watching this video.. every content creator must not underestimate white balance.. and superbly explainedddd

@frankmenkel8329 3 жыл бұрын

Very good explanation of White Balance. Thank you.

@manjitsohal891 4 ай бұрын

Thank you, a clear explanation - much appreciated.

@ZekeFast 3 жыл бұрын

Another awesome video which hold to the standards we all love! Fun, education and nice picture all included! Thank you! Now I'm looking forward for pricey review of F1.0 from you! ;)

@katjarom82 Жыл бұрын

You're amazing! Your videos help me a lot! Thank you for your hard work!

@vloggermark3523 Жыл бұрын

I've learned a lot with your tutorial. Thank you.

@evaruppert9373 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video it was informative and quick. It is a good reminder to stop being lazy. I knew this stuff but still used auto white balance....

@liaclaes9428 Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much for your entertaining, explorative video!

@JEFernando1 3 жыл бұрын

Valuable information as always, thank you again for this

@pal2tech 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Jose for the kind words!!! Anytime pal!!!!!

@youssefnosshy4024 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot that's very helpful

@sphaera3809 2 жыл бұрын

Great overview of WB on Fuji’s! Thank you! 🙏

@992.2GT3RS 3 жыл бұрын

You are the best 🤩 it’s just so helpful

@ksnmurthy4476 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic.very useful for me.thank you

@milgeekmedia 3 жыл бұрын

'Well, I never knew that!' Is a phrase that I seem to use a lot when watching your videos! :) ...The one that got me this time was the info about using auto white balance while shooting video and how it shifts. Another thing learned. Cheers.

@pal2tech 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stephen!! Yeah, it tripped me up also for awhile when I tried vlogging (don't ask) but yeah, something to definitely keep in mind!

@giammarcoamoroso2195 3 жыл бұрын

Chris you are the best person to ask this and hope it can help your community here as well . I use an X-t4 to shoot professional video hair tutorial and I set custom white balance exactly as you have shown , it works perfectly ( I shoot models using a white background ) However I don't get definition on the hair , they look dark overall. I use a Sony a7 iii as a close up camera also and the hair looks a lot clearer and lighter. I am sure there must be something on the setting that I can do ? I feel there is only so much I can lift the lighting and contrast on post production to show more definition on the hair . Thanks for your videos !

@Mayanktaker 2 жыл бұрын

This video helps me out with my X-T200. I am getting wonderful results now. Thanks... ;)

@juancarlosplaza8301 3 жыл бұрын

Jajajaja!!! Siempre encuentras la manera de hacer reír y enseñar a la vez!!! Eres genial Chris!!

@fwfeo 3 жыл бұрын

That muppet is so fun, you should feature him more! It brings comedic relief!

@Theirrelephant 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos are so heckin' gosh darn helpful I could toot

@dr4sail852 3 жыл бұрын

As always very informative with a helping of humor .

@pal2tech 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Lawrence!!! Thank you so much man!!! Very appreciated!!!

@johnsabo3004 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Extremely useful information for us Fuji users.

@pal2tech 3 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome John!!! Thank you for the kind words sir!!!

@lyzhengyehang1154 3 жыл бұрын

This is new to me! Didn’t know the custom white balance option worked this way! I am guilty of using auto white balance most of the time. Will start using this going forward.

@oyecomova_live 3 жыл бұрын

very helpfulll, thanks a lot

@BrandonTalbot 3 жыл бұрын

I was literally screwing around this when this video popped up. Finally some help

@pal2tech 3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome!!! Very cool to hear, thank you!

@scorpionking5171 3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou for this white balance video... By watching you videos I am getting more perfect on my Fuji camera..🙏🙏 Thanks again

@pal2tech 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure 😊

@dannydanutzu1 2 жыл бұрын

This video wasn't usefull, is just pure GOLD!😄😄 I remember i ve seen this white paper tip before....but i realize how dumb i am not using it for calibration! Thanks a LOT Chris! keep up doing the best Fujifilm content here!😁

@FihasiaTshirtStore 3 жыл бұрын

You’re awesome, keep at this and you will have tons of subscribers!

@judebensing 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@tarana591 3 жыл бұрын

Super big help for a beginner like me! Keep it up! Cheeerrss!!

@pal2tech 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tara!!!!

@chriswilson7952 3 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!

@mike-snapitnc-clegg6550 3 жыл бұрын

Another well explained easy to follow piece of information from the man who just keeps getting it right without the bullshit, keep em coming Brian 👌

@pal2tech 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. Zero bullshit!

@BallackWhite 11 ай бұрын

He could do away with jumping like a jester though. It annoying AF. Sample at 5:38

@ashtoddphotography 3 жыл бұрын

These videos are excellent! Keep up the good work, you are a great help! :-)

@pal2tech 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! 🙏

@JoeMcGuire 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah! Thanks for this!

@pal2tech 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!!

@emmantumz3077 3 жыл бұрын

ThAnks for info😀 helpful for us beginners

@pal2tech 3 жыл бұрын

Not a problem John!!!!

@MrMick560 3 жыл бұрын

Great teacher, I like the humour.

@yavuzzcaner Жыл бұрын

thank you

@anishpyne 3 жыл бұрын

Very very helpful

@pal2tech 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear!!

@DJshutterfly 3 жыл бұрын

Helpful video. Thanks!. Do you know how to see, in camera, what K setting is actually being used when a custom white balance is set in the Fujifilm camera?

@gwvitello 3 жыл бұрын

You are just the best! Thank you for making these videos, great energy and content

@pal2tech 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Greg!!!!! I appreciate the kind words sir!!!

@mickey08love 3 жыл бұрын

I had my fuji xt1 since 2017 and now I own the xt3 aswell why I haven't I seen your videos before? you are awesome!

@FauxtakuLounge 3 жыл бұрын

He attracts more specific audience to specific problems which is different to most channels. For his size he offers incredible diversity of content, great insight, and sky high production values. The iguana ... can’t find that anywhere else.

@soravhmamoday8177 3 жыл бұрын

hallo sir, here in india 5th sept is celebrated as teacher's day ..... ur videos alwayes helped me to improve my skills and getting best results out of my fuji cam so very happy teacher,s day to u ....... pliz keep making such amazing tutorials and videos related to photography skills

@pal2tech 3 жыл бұрын

बहुत बहुत धन्यवाद!!!! मुझे भारत की यात्रा याद आती है। मैं कई बार वहां गया हूं और मेरा पसंदीदा शहर वाराणसी है, लेकिन मैं सब खत्म कर चुका हूं। यह पृथ्वी पर सबसे अविश्वसनीय देश है और लोग धन्य हैं। मेरे चैनल मेरे दोस्त पर आने के लिए बहुत बहुत धन्यवाद!

@andyh2561 3 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial! Learning so much from your videos since I got xt3 last week. How would you set white balance if you are shooting long distance indoor? Hide white paper near the subject somewhere and shoot raw? Thank you!

@ruggieromanente4855 3 жыл бұрын

Have a great weekend, Chris.

@pal2tech 3 жыл бұрын

You too Ruggiero!!!!

@ariush_music 3 жыл бұрын

awesome

@M99FIGHTER Жыл бұрын

Hello I’m late for the party 🎉 Just found this now and thanks for posting. How do you do custom wb if outdoors , for example shooting a football game (soccer )

@jacquespirnay1989 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Chris, Thanks for this fairly well done tutorial - Really best in class ! Being a XT-2 fan, I struggle with color calibration thorough my workflow when trying to shoot art painting. Would be great if you could do a an in depth tutorial on how to get colors right, f.i. How to use the X-Rite color checker with X bodies, what lighting setup works best, etc.. And Please keep up with your excellent work, best of KZfaq !! Warm regards from Brussels / Belgium.

@pal2tech 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jacques!!! GREAT suggestions and thank you. I will add to production list and want to do for future videos!!! Thank you so much for your support!!

@blutac318 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent, always more useful information presented in a memorable way. Oh, and just one more thing... is it sharp? *squawk*

@utomotjipto5294 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Great and simple explanation. Say Hi to Pokemon ball for me

@arunvargis 3 жыл бұрын

You are Rocking again and again......😘

@pal2tech 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Arun!!! I hope you have a great weekend pal!!!

@arunvargis 3 жыл бұрын

@@pal2tech 👍

@Deminimis2 3 жыл бұрын

Your last top is something that I reallly needto remember.

@Deminimis2 3 жыл бұрын

Tip not top.

@MrV2u 3 жыл бұрын

I need to see Beaker and Animal from the muppets next show lol. Well explained video brother.

@batdroid2705 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Chris, any chance we get a Fast Friday that covers filters? Just a general overview and your thoughts on when/when not to use and any recommendations. Thanks from London, UK

@castvideosprodutora4941 11 ай бұрын

Good night Chris, Cris how to know the value of kelvin when we use the C1 C2 or C3 balance. Tanks Maurício

@root9065 3 жыл бұрын

Have a great weekend Chris, thanks for another awesome video :) wow your channel is growing so fast. I hope you'll remember me when you're at that 100k mark LMAO 😅 a few things, on topic - thanks for letting me know how to bypass that annoying "OVER" error by lowering exposure. For so long I thought that the camera was trying to play "The ink spots - It's all over" to me, whenever I tried to set my custom white balance. Also, as far as I've seen the sampling area is proportional to your single point focusing square (at least on my X-T4) so it can be made smaller depending how far the object you're sampling from is. In other news: recently I realized that the EV compensation dial is an olive branch all camera manufacturers extend to people who can't be bothered with doing the math behind converting ss/iso/aperture values to stops of light - these are the things that keep me up at night 😂

@pal2tech 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, you too! Yeah, the EV compensation dial I've seen used a marketing tool for sure unfortunately!

@jherlinnunez6618 3 жыл бұрын

I’m turning notifications on for this channel! Honestly don’t mind the goofy intros when you’re spilling all this knowledge 😂

@pal2tech 3 жыл бұрын

LOl Jherlin!!! I'll keep the goofy down to a short minimum!!!

@jherlinnunez6618 3 жыл бұрын

@@pal2tech I meant I'm turning them on but the world needs more goofiness. It's refreshing really.

@instadone3495 3 жыл бұрын

Love the Video's I wanted to know if you have any videos for indoor photography I have a xt3 with the macro lens, trying to take pictures of some hotwheels customs :)

@pal2tech 3 жыл бұрын

I love hotwheels!!! I don't have any per se right now, but you might want to check out the focus bracking one and see what you can come up with: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ndWlpMt0uLzIcY0.html. Good luck!

@letsmap 3 жыл бұрын

Excited to hear more about the live stream! Any hints as to what will be the topics for the live stream?

@pal2tech 3 жыл бұрын

Probably mostly Q&A about the channel, some basic camera topics, and more a fun time since very tough to teach live stream format. If you go too fast, you lose some of the people, if you go too slow, you bore others. More of a way to connect with the audience around an electronic campfire.

@mytravellinfo 3 жыл бұрын

You always come up with something that we ignore or meh . I will from now on carry a white paper or card with me when I will be in mountain. Thank you so much for all your tips and tricks By the way Fujifilm has another model called X-T30 which shares the same sensor of X-T3 and 4. So when you do reference models, please mention that as well if you can.

@pal2tech 3 жыл бұрын

Good suggestion!! Thank you! Yeah, the channel started with XT3 but really I do need to factor in the other cameras. I wish I had the XT30 which would make a bit easier to see the menus, but I'll definitely keep this in mind for future videos!

@valeriymaslikov6806 3 жыл бұрын

Hi from Russia, I do love your video, very informative, as usual.

@pal2tech 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Valeriy!! Я люблю Россию и был там много раз ... когда это был СССР. Люди замечательные. Я был в Ленинграде (теперь Санкт-Петербург) и считаю, что это один из самых красивых городов на земле!

@valeriymaslikov6806 3 жыл бұрын

@@pal2tech Спасибо за теплые слова, желаю удачи и новых идей для Вашего канала (Thanks for heartfulness, i wish you good luck and new ideas for channel)

@shy-guy5544 3 жыл бұрын

It is also possible to bracket white balance, which would be particularly useful if you shoot in jpeg.

@leahharaden2559 Жыл бұрын

Hi Chris, Do you know if there's a way to tell what the Kelvin Temp is set to after you perform a custom WB? Thanks so much for all you do!!!

@ahkautz 3 жыл бұрын

You have the best training videos on KZfaq. It is so easy to forget that I am learning something. Can you share details in those portable led lights?

@pal2tech 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Yeah, I put a link to them in the description. Let me know if you don't see them there. Cheers!

@ahkautz 3 жыл бұрын

pal2tech Thank you, not sure how I missed that.

@bernard8267 3 жыл бұрын

thanks, very good tuto. just a pending issue in video, what is the best tool for white balancing processes, the color checker you are showing here or a basing white balance tool, for instance, DaVinci Resolve is supporting color checkers facilities

@psoet.photo1112 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. You said something so mind-blowing to me. You said, "never use AWB in video." I do this all the time and never realized why my scenes looked so different. Can you explain this a bit more in depth, please?

@damianwenta322 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, how to set white balance with variable nd filter for video in Fujifilm xt4? Could you do video about this? Regards

@IanKnight40 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent stuff. Very important too, especially if you shoot jpegs..horror of horrors !.

@pal2tech 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha, exactly!

@allee2445 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Chris, what is the difference between using a piece of white paper and grey card when setting the WB? Thank you

@joeboxerrr 3 жыл бұрын

WOO FAST FRIDAYYYYYYY

@pal2tech 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!!!! Have a great weekend!!!

@colingift8912 3 жыл бұрын

With both my Nikon Z7 and Z50 I have used the color checker utility to make a white balance reference when I open raw images in Lightroom and Photoshop. Both programs immediately recognize which camera is which and I and give me the option override the Photoshop and Lightroom standard settings using my calibrated white balance. Should I set up the same calibration for my Fuji xt30? After watching your take on using Photoshop and Lightroom as opposed to Capture One I'm not too sure if it is needed or even if it will work.

@fwfeo 3 жыл бұрын

I have a years of experience with paper. You can go to a major paper store and buy basic copy paper of a few different brands and they all have slight color difference! 🤷🏻‍♂️ Some slightly bluish tint, so more yellowish. You can get various 80 lb cover samples with desired slight bluish tint for example and use it as a slightly warmer WB.

@seidokanuk 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks for this but I am confused. When should we use a white card and when should we use an 18% grey card? Do they have different purposes?

@morrieglick4137 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another informative & well done video. Question: can the white paper custom balance be used in all lighting situations?

@pal2tech 3 жыл бұрын

yes.

@jacobsaw743 3 жыл бұрын

WOW !!! LOVE THIS VIDEO !!! IM JUST NEW TO FOTOGRAPHY AND FEW MONTHS AGO GOT MYSELF A FUJI XT-30 AND TRYING OUT AND LERNING BUT VIDEO LIKE THIS REALY HELP - CAN WE HAVE MORE VIDEOS ABOUT FUJI CAMERAS AND SPECIALY SETTINGS FOR BETTER SHOOTING ? KIND REGARDS. JACOB

@pal2tech 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Jacob!!! You got it and more videos coming on that subject!!! 🙏

@paulm8157 3 жыл бұрын

Useful info capably presented! Tip: When using a white sheet of paper try to get paper having the highest Brightness value (max is 100) you can find. The number will be printed on the paper packaging. HP has one type of that brightness. BTW, wasn’t Kelvin Kline the guy who started the underwear company?😁. Clever name for the puppet.

@wilfs1196 2 жыл бұрын

great info on the paper , thanks.Nice to learn something new every day!

@dpestlin1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this info! Would it be even better to use a color card or a grey card to set white balance in video, or do you recommend a sheet of paper? I bought these fancy color cards, and I don't want to waste them :)

@robbquinnimaging4321 Жыл бұрын

Chris, I am late to this party but how would you set the custom white balance with strobes?

@pg205 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Chris, I've a question: If I'm using a Variable ND Filter - a decent one, like an Heliopan - should I reset the WB every time I rotate the filter to block extra light?

@peterscott-jones9998 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Chris, please may I ask a question? I have an XT3 and have recently started taking the WB off Auto and moving the K up and down to great effect. It doesn't always work out but mostly pushing it up to, say, 7700K it gives a wonderful warmth to my photos. Woodland walks, Coast paths and cliff top views or just walking through a village I feel (mostly thanks to YOU) that I am getting some of the best pictures I have ever taken. Of course, if you want to make the photo look exactly like what's in front of you then Auto WB etc. is probably best but for me I will never go back to it. My question is, am I burning up the sensor? (I also have NR set to -4 and Colour set to +3), it's an awesome little camera. Lastly, I LOVE my new 70-300 lens!!!

@arnoldmachtinger3450 3 жыл бұрын

The Whi-bal card is set for digital colour balance It is grey and when in raw you can click the eyedropper on the card in the first shot of na series and it gives great balance. Google Whi-bal sold out of Florida

@pal2tech 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'll check this out.

@michaelkneib6031 3 жыл бұрын

First time, i clicked the rewind button before the intro was running. 😂

@chrisannecy6638 3 жыл бұрын

Would u do a video on sttings of acros from fuji. How to get artistic aesthetic beautiful shadows and highlights etc pls. Thx a lot !!

@pal2tech 3 жыл бұрын

Great suggestion Chris!!! Added to list for future videos. Man, I just need more hours in the day!!!

@chrisannecy6638 3 жыл бұрын

@@pal2tech Thank you so much !! keep smiling, we love it. i do appreciate your videos !

@castvideosprodutora4941 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Chris, I have an XT4 and would like some information from you if possible. How to know the color temperature that the camera registered, when using custom to make the white balance? thanks Mauricio, Rio de Janeiro Brazil.

@zyrusvince6770 2 жыл бұрын

Hello pal2tech! I’m having trouble regarding saving my white balance in the custom setting for the film simulation. Whenever I switch to the next custom film sim it will carry the white balance SHIFT that was set on the first one I have tried on. Tried resetting the custom settings but no luck. I using an XT3 btw

@Nelwyn 3 жыл бұрын

Got a X-T4 here. I've always stuck with the daylight setting and then I forget to change it indoors and everything gets yellow. RAW usually saves the day in this case, but I may try getting into the habit of setting it. I spend time setting up everything else so what's one more setting right?

@ali-topuz 3 жыл бұрын

please for XT-4 My Menu Setting :)

@root9065 3 жыл бұрын

Gear iguana, OMFG 😂 off topic: 0:20 one day I'd love to hear the story about you dropping that camera so spectacularly in the intro cut scene if you feel like sharing LOL.

@pal2tech 3 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha! That's from this old video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/a82hh5CTnMjUpWw.html.

@root9065 3 жыл бұрын

@@pal2tech O M G O M G O M G how did I not see that one 😁 you had me fooled with the setup and sound effect, nicely done sir, nicely done indeed. I don't think I would be brave enough to try this one even with pillows on the floor lol. A few weeks back my 4k tv fell off the table (totaled) when the wind threw the window open. On its way down, it touched my X-T4 which was sitting on the table next to it. I got super lucky with a very thin 2mm scratch on the top of the EVF housing and nothing else. I guess this camera really is built like a tank lol. But that is to say I am intimately familiar with examining Fuji gear for damage 😅 very expensive incident, 2/10 would not recommend.

@AmbientRelaxMusic 3 жыл бұрын

This is a tricky one I think. I’m using led lights with softbox I can adjust in color temperature and try to set them all even. I would like to try to mimic Golden Hour light but then I use custom white balance and my grey card, and it looks very daylight ish. No golden hour feel here. What am I doing wrong?