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Color temperature

A Kelvin description of the chromaticity of an ideal black-body radiator, used as a lighting reference.

In practice

Measure the actual source and spectrum, record camera white balance, and avoid treating Kelvin as complete color quality.

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Sources

  1. Film Industry Terminology · California Film Commission
  2. E-learning glossary · ScreenSkills

Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.