Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Most photographers think CCT mode is simply there to match the colour of different light sources. And yes, that's true but it's only the beginning.
In this video, photographer Gavin Hoey explores how colour temperature works on a bi-colour LED light and shows how understanding CCT can help you take control of color in a room with different light types.
Starting with the basics Gavin shows you how to balance an LED with room light. He then moves on to explain that 150w LED can remove the room light and shows how setting the correct camera white balance is then as easy as copying the CCT temperature on the light.
Then things get creative!
By combining warm LED light with cooler ambient light and carefully adjusting white balance in-camera, Gavin demonstrates a simple technique that creates rich color contrast straight out of camera, producing images that look far more advanced than the surprisingly simple setup behind them.
What colour temperature do you normally use when shooting with LED lights? Let us know in the comments below.
Timestamps and Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:27 LED basics
1:04 What is CCT mode?
1:31 Using CCT to match light colors
2:22 Overpower room light with LED
4:38 Camera WB settings with CCT mode
5:37 Getting creative with CCT mode
6:49 Photo session with a fake blue wall
7:41 CCT trick with a room corner
8:02 Conclusions and Subscribe
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Most photographers think CCT mode is simply there to match the colour of different light sources. And yes, that's true but it's only the beginning.
In this video, photographer Gavin Hoey explores how colour temperature works on a bi-colour LED light and shows how understanding CCT can help you take control of color in a room with different light types.
Starting with the basics Gavin shows you how to balance an LED with room light. He then moves on to explain that 150w LED can remove the room light and shows how setting the correct camera white balance is then as easy as copying the CCT temperature on the light.
Then things get creative!
By combining warm LED light with cooler ambient light and carefully adjusting white balance in-camera, Gavin demonstrates a simple technique that creates rich color contrast straight out of camera, producing images that look far more advanced than the surprisingly simple setup behind them.
What colour temperature do you normally use when shooting with LED lights? Let us know in the comments below.
Timestamps and Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:27 LED basics
1:04 What is CCT mode?
1:31 Using CCT to match light colors
2:22 Overpower room light with LED
4:38 Camera WB settings with CCT mode
5:37 Getting creative with CCT mode
6:49 Photo session with a fake blue wall
7:41 CCT trick with a room corner
8:02 Conclusions and Subscribe
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Godox ML150 Bi
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Godox mount to Bowens mount adapter
adorama.com/godox-mount-bowens-adapter-ml60iibi-ml100iibi/p/gomlgb
SmallRig T99 99Wh V-Lock Battery
adorama.com/smallrig-t99-99wh-14-54-v-lithium-ion-v-mount-battery/p/sr5864
Godox BR30 Reflector
adorama.com/godox-br30-reflector-litemons-la-series-white/p/gobr30
OM SYSTEM OM-1 Mark II
adorama.com/om-system-om-1-mark-ii-mirrorless-camera-body-only/p/iomom1m2
OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro II
adorama.com/om-system-m-zuiko-12-40-mm-f-2-8-pro-ii-lens/p/iom1240pb
Tether Tools LeverLock Plate and TetherPro Optima 10G 15'
adorama.com/tether-tools-leverlock-plate-tetherpro-optima-10g-usb-c-cable/p/ttllpc15rtgo
Flashpoint 10' C (Century) Light Stand
adorama.com/flashpoint-10-foot-c-stand-turtle-base-kit-grip-arm-chrome/p/fplsc
SpiderHolster SpiderPro ARCA Swiss Tripod Plate
adorama.com/spiderholster-spiderpro-arca-swiss-tripod-plate-mirrorless/p/sh156
#ledlighting #lightingtips #adorama
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