Uploaded October 2020 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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While color reference cards like X-Rite's ColorChecker are excellent tools for building accurate color in your videos, you can get 80% of the way there with just an inexpensive white balance reference and a little knowledge.

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Products mentioned in this video:
- Lightdow combo focus target / 18% grey reference / white balance card
amazon.com/Lightdow-Balance-Reference-Reflector-version/dp/B00HT9MA1W

- X-Rite Colorchecker Video
amazon.com/X-Rite-ColorChecker-Video-MSCCVPR-Balance/dp/B0173FP7WA

- Neewer clapper board with color sticks
amazon.com/Neewer-Acrylic-Plastic-Directors-Clapboard/dp/B00S4QRBZY