Redish color on subject's skin at DVinfo.net

Orlando Ferrer · April 18th, 2004, 03:42 PM

Not so new GL-2 owner:

When I record from: the field, interior or from another VTR the subjects skins appear RED. How can I correct this?

Thank You:

Orlando Ferrer
2000ind@prtc.net

Ken Tanaka · April 18th, 2004, 04:10 PM

Recording through the lens and through an analog connection are very separate issues. Regarding the latter, I don't know. It will depend on what's sending the material into the GL2 and what condition the material is in.

Regarding normal recording, be sure to set your white balance correctly and accurately. If that still produces too warm an image, use your color saturation controls to adjust to taste.

Bill Hardy · April 20th, 2004, 05:23 AM

I remembered to white balance just last night before taping a mail in audition for a young lady. I was very impressed with the color. Plan to post some picks as soon as I'm finished editing.

Bill Hardy · April 20th, 2004, 08:01 PM

Here is a video frame of a female singer who had me do her audition video for the Gospel guy Bobby Jones. I fortunately remembered to white balance. I turned off all the churches neon lights and used two of my own halogen lights with barn doors to help confine the light around her. Could have used a third fill light though. Anyone know where I could get a cheap one with barn doors?

http://homepage.mac.com/bhardy3/PhotoAlbum8.html

I was very impressed with the color quality of my video by the way.

Robin Davies-Rollinson · April 21st, 2004, 12:40 AM

Looks very good Bill.
I think you're right about a third lamp. It needs a bit of backlight from top left of image. I'd even be tempted to put some 1/2 blue on it to give a colder edge which would emphasize the warmer colours in the wood etc.
I think that Lowell do a clip-on set of barn doors for Par lamps. That would do the trick.
Also, have a look at my posting under "Lighting" on this page. If you can get to an IKEA store in the US, try and buy the projector lamp I mentioned. You could even have thrown some window patterns in the background with it.

Robin.

Bill Hardy · April 21st, 2004, 04:09 PM

I see Smith Victor has a few inexpensive lights with barn doors also.

http://www.smithvictor.com/products/detail.asp?prodid=131

April 18th, 2004, 03:42 PM	#1
Orlando Ferrer Tourist Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico Posts: 4	Redish color on subject's skin Not so new GL-2 owner: When I record from: the field, interior or from another VTR the subjects skins appear RED. How can I correct this? Thank You: Orlando Ferrer 2000ind@prtc.net

April 18th, 2004, 04:10 PM	#2
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	Recording through the lens and through an analog connection are very separate issues. Regarding the latter, I don't know. It will depend on what's sending the material into the GL2 and what condition the material is in. Regarding normal recording, be sure to set your white balance correctly and accurately. If that still produces too warm an image, use your color saturation controls to adjust to taste. __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

April 20th, 2004, 05:23 AM	#3
Bill Hardy Major Player Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 205	I remembered to white balance just last night before taping a mail in audition for a young lady. I was very impressed with the color. Plan to post some picks as soon as I'm finished editing.

April 20th, 2004, 08:01 PM	#4
Bill Hardy Major Player Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 205	Here is a video frame of a female singer who had me do her audition video for the Gospel guy Bobby Jones. I fortunately remembered to white balance. I turned off all the churches neon lights and used two of my own halogen lights with barn doors to help confine the light around her. Could have used a third fill light though. Anyone know where I could get a cheap one with barn doors? http://homepage.mac.com/bhardy3/PhotoAlbum8.html I was very impressed with the color quality of my video by the way.

April 21st, 2004, 12:40 AM	#5
Robin Davies-Rollinson Trustee Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Gwaelod-y-garth, Cardiff, CYMRU/WALES Posts: 1,215	Looks very good Bill. I think you're right about a third lamp. It needs a bit of backlight from top left of image. I'd even be tempted to put some 1/2 blue on it to give a colder edge which would emphasize the warmer colours in the wood etc. I think that Lowell do a clip-on set of barn doors for Par lamps. That would do the trick. Also, have a look at my posting under "Lighting" on this page. If you can get to an IKEA store in the US, try and buy the projector lamp I mentioned. You could even have thrown some window patterns in the background with it. Robin.

April 21st, 2004, 04:09 PM	#6
Bill Hardy Major Player Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 205	I see Smith Victor has a few inexpensive lights with barn doors also. http://www.smithvictor.com/products/detail.asp?prodid=131