Filters question - Please help
Filters question - Please help
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YRRunner

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1,652 posts

245 months

Thursday 24th February 2011
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Numpty question but I am a complete novice. I have a Pearlescent Purple car but every time I take a shot of it, it shows up blue rather than purple. What colour/grade of filter should I get to best bring out the purpleness? Thanks for any help.

Fordo

1,572 posts

253 months

Thursday 24th February 2011
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I wouldnt say a filter would help.

Perhaps doing a manual white balance would though?

itsnotarace

4,685 posts

238 months

Thursday 24th February 2011
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Correct white balance for a start. Get yourself a grey card

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gray_card

GetCarter

31,251 posts

308 months

Thursday 24th February 2011
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Filters are not the way to go. Depending on the paint (metallic?), the camera will see a differnt colour to your eyes depending on where the sun is (cameras are very stupid). Try different angles and note which one works.