The Color of Kelvin
The color of light is often referred to both in terms of temperature and color. Light is often referred to in relation to its characteristics usually either cool (bluish) or warm (yellowish) To measure the temperature and relate it to color the Kelvin scale is used. Their is a lot of great information on the history of the Kelvin scale and the technical science behind its development that makes for worthwhile further study.
The illustration above shows some of the basics. As photographers we pay attention to the lighting conditions we have available to make our exposures. Our cameras white balance relates to the light spectrums emitted by various types of lights. As we modify the available light sources with gels we can capture the colors and mood we desire in our images.
To the photographer the Kelvin scale is a great tool for understanding our light source and having a baseline for knowing how to modify the source to obtain a desired result.
For example if we built a DIY light bank and use compact fluorescent bulb with a specific temperature range then we can both adjust our cameras white balance and also choose a gel filter to get specific results.
This explanation of the Kelvin scale and its use is super basic and is meant to be just a starting point for understanding the references made in the practice photos presented in the Light Year project” and other pages on this website.
The color of light is often referred to both in terms of temperature and color. Light is often referred to in relation to its characteristics usually either cool (bluish) or warm (yellowish) To measure the temperature and relate it to color the Kelvin scale is used. Their is a lot of great information on the history of the Kelvin scale and the technical science behind its development that makes for worthwhile further study.
The illustration above shows some of the basics. As photographers we pay attention to the lighting conditions we have available to make our exposures. Our cameras white balance relates to the light spectrums emitted by various types of lights. As we modify the available light sources with gels we can capture the colors and mood we desire in our images.
To the photographer the Kelvin scale is a great tool for understanding our light source and having a baseline for knowing how to modify the source to obtain a desired result.
For example if we built a DIY light bank and use compact fluorescent bulb with a specific temperature range then we can both adjust our cameras white balance and also choose a gel filter to get specific results.
This explanation of the Kelvin scale and its use is super basic and is meant to be just a starting point for understanding the references made in the practice photos presented in the Light Year project” and other pages on this website.