Is Your Custom White Balance Secretly Ruining Your Footage?

In this episode, our hosts break down Chris Tinard’s eye-opening video on a hidden pitfall in camera settings that many filmmakers overlook: custom white balance tint carryover. What happens when you set the same Kelvin value across multiple cameras and still get mismatched color? Why does a magenta or green cast sometimes stick around even after you “set” your white balance? And when should you trust preset vs. custom? We unpack Chris’s real-world example, explain the difference between RGB and tint adjustments, and talk about why this matters even more in live productions, log workflows, and fast-paced environments. Whether you’re a solo shooter or part of a multi-cam team, this conversation will help you get better color straight out of camera—and avoid one of the most common mistakes pros still make. For more information about our online courses visit https://www.cnomadic.com/