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Tim Lawrence · June 8th, 2010, 06:44 AM

If you use the Tiffen Warming Black Pro-Mist (1/2) do you need to white balance with the filter off and then put it on or can you white balance with the filter on?

If it was just the Black Pro Mist (no warming) would you need to white balance with the filter off or can you white balance with it on?

Thanks,

TL

Calvin Bellows · June 17th, 2010, 12:02 AM

Although I have never used any filters.....I am thinking back to my days in school and filters are meant to give you a certain look so white balancing with them on would negate that look. I'd white balance sans filter then add the filter. It is the same deal if you gel a light. If you white balance then put the gel on your picture wont look right. Hope this helps.

June 8th, 2010, 06:44 AM	#1
Tim Lawrence New Boot Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 22	White Balance and Filters If you use the Tiffen Warming Black Pro-Mist (1/2) do you need to white balance with the filter off and then put it on or can you white balance with the filter on? If it was just the Black Pro Mist (no warming) would you need to white balance with the filter off or can you white balance with it on? Thanks, TL

June 17th, 2010, 12:02 AM	#2
Calvin Bellows Major Player Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Posts: 215	Although I have never used any filters.....I am thinking back to my days in school and filters are meant to give you a certain look so white balancing with them on would negate that look. I'd white balance sans filter then add the filter. It is the same deal if you gel a light. If you white balance then put the gel on your picture wont look right. Hope this helps. __________________ Calvin Bellows www.exposureproductions.ca