Anthony Farr wrote:
If you put a white diffuser in front of the lens, or better yet get a
diffuser/lens cap like video cameras used to have, you could point the
camera at the light source and perform a custom white balance.
I think that's the key: custom white balance, in situ. I can probably
get a chance to perform a custom WB while the floods are set to bright
white (all LEDs on) before the bands start, and leave the camera set
that way. Maybe I can record those WB settings for re-use at the same
venue? I'll have to experiment.
And I agree in general with you Cotty and Derby: mood of the lights is
important -- just not always. I think you are thinking about a show, eg
a play or a carefully scripted music performance, where the lights
aren't just being played with randomly. But I'm most often shooting
amateur setups like at an open-mic where the performers just get up cold
and the lighting guys are students. Basically, chaos ensues. :-) So
"mood" doesn't really apply there, and I just try to get the best
looking shots of the performers I can.
And yes, I always shoot raw and make adjustments during PP.
BTW, I Googled a bunch this morning and found that LED lights appear to
be able to produce light at just about any colour temp imaginable, so
there's no single answer to the physics aspect of my question.
Therefore, custom white balance and raw appears to be the best bet.
Thanks guys!
-bmw
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