Apple Final Cut Pro 7 - Manual (Page 1388)

Now it’s time to address the color. In the example, the white cat is tinted green because
the video camera was white-balanced incorrectly.
9 To compensate for the green tint, click the Auto-Balance eyedropper.
Click the eyedropper
near the Balance control.
Note: When this button is selected, your pointer turns into an eyedropper when you
move it into the Canvas.
10 Click the eyedropper in an area of the picture that’s supposed to be pure white.
Click in a white area
of the image, such as
the bedspread.
The Color Corrector filter automatically adjusts the Balance control to compensate for
whatever tint exists in that area of the picture. In this example, click a highlight of the
white bedspread.
Remember, don’t select an area that’s overexposed, like a light source or a shiny highlight.
This does not give you the result you want. Instead, select a properly exposed area of
your picture that’s white, like a well-lit shirt sleeve or white wall. You may have to try
several different spots to get the result you want; don’t hesitate to undo this operation
and try again if you’re not satisfied with the results of your initial selection.
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