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Q. How do I get a true white background

Asked by R Pike (K=1242) on 5/30/2006

I have recently got the bowens 2x500 studio kit. At the moment I shoot mainly still life and products and I am having a lot of trouble getting the surface that I am shooting on looking white. It seems to always come out a pinky grey colour (see example). I can correct this with curves in PS but is there a way for it to come out true white? For the surface I shoot on I use white paper. Is there a technique or different surface I can use to get this 'true' white background.
Thanks :)

Helen Bach (K=2331) - Comment Date 5/30/2006

Ryan,

How are you setting your white balance?

Best,
Helen

R Pike (K=1242) - Comment Date 5/31/2006

Hi Helen, my white balance is set to flash :)

Helen Bach (K=2331) - Comment Date 5/31/2006

Ryan,

Have you tried using custom white balance, with the white card as the sample?

Best,
Helen

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