Color Checker Passports Explained

This video explains what color checker passports are and how to obtain the proper exposure, color balance and white balance in the images or scenes you shoot. Topics covered include: What color checker passports are, the differences between passports for photography and video production, color reproduction, camera color control, white balance, greyscale, color reference targets, DNG profiles, how to use a color checker passport, when not to use a color checker passport, focus targets and more. _______________________________________________________________ RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO: Jim Costa Films: https://www.jamesvcosta.com https://www.instagram.com/jimcostafilms/ https://www.facebook.com/jimcostafilms/ https://twitter.com/jimcostafilms/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimcostafilms/ Photography, Video Production & Filmmaking Tips by Jim Costa Films: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsF9ZCyCLHU&list=PLBw3qczTjq1T9v75Wf5Ia1NqeiKOmc-ej Understanding White Balance and Color Management by Jim Costa Films: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bEs6g5S0vY&list=PLBw3qczTjq1Tu5k-2dt5-7OskHN6kjaBP 00:00 Opening 01:50 Types of Color Checker Passports 02:32 Color Reproduction 04:43 Why you need accurate colors 05:47 Color Checker Passport Page 1 06:48 Classic Targets Page 2 08:24 White Balance Target Page 3 08:43 How to use a color checker passport 09:59 White balancing with a color checker passport 11:13 When to use and not to use a color checker passport 13:02 Video specific tips 14:40 Focus target 15:27 Benefits of using a Color Checker Passport specifically Designed for Video 17:37 Learn More _______________________________________________________________ Love Editing? Want to get started using Adobe Premiere Pro CC but not certain how? I'm here to help. I've been a professional video producer and editor for over 3 decades & I've created a F-R-E-E shortcut guide for Premiere Pro listing hundreds of Keyboard, Panel & Application shortcuts. Click below to get your free copy! https://jimcostafilms.lpages.co/adobe-premiere-pro-cc-quick-start-guide/ Get your F-R-E-E DSLR & Mirrorless Camera Video Cheat Sheet here: https://jimcostafilms.lpages.co/dslr-mirrorless-camera-video-cheat-sheet/ ________________________________________________________ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyBhN87iiWuFDlQzmWN8zCg Facebook: Private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/videoproducersandcontentcreators Business FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/jimcostafilms/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimcostafilms/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jimcostafilms LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimcostafilms/ ______________________________________________________________ For more information on my video services, check out my website: jamesvcosta.com. Follow, Like, Subscribe & Connect for more video content, tips and tricks for using technology and the information you need to take your photos and videos and your business to the next level. Disclaimer: Some of the links above may be affiliate links from which I earn a small commission when you purchase from them. #techsavvysenior #jimcostafilms #jimcosta jim costa jim costa films