What are the color bars function on the camera for?

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noloc45

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Im new to this all and I JUST got my DVX100A so Im still trying to learn it. My question is, what are color bars for in general and what are the color bars function on my camera for and how do I use it properly? thanks!

GC
 
Ok, thats what I thought, but I wasnt sure. So what are the color squares they use as well? Its like a large square with a bunch of small squares inside with many different colors. Whats the difference between that and the color bars? Thanks!

GC
 
this? http://www.filmtools.com/maccol.html

I use one to check colors for accuracy in post. I get a shot recorded with it just under the talents face. Then I have the same shot while I CC in post and can check to see if the colors still match or which colors I care about match at least - usually just trying to make sure the talents skin tone is reproduced faithfully. Much of the time I dont have access to the talent to check to see what color their skin tone really is (I forget easily too), but I can match whatever color is closest to their skin. Seems to work pretty well, although I imagine there are other uses for it as well.
 
Jeff Anderson said:
this? http://www.filmtools.com/maccol.html

I use one to check colors for accuracy in post. I get a shot recorded with it just under the talents face. Then I have the same shot while I CC in post and can check to see if the colors still match or which colors I care about match at least - usually just trying to make sure the talents skin tone is reproduced faithfully. Much of the time I dont have access to the talent to check to see what color their skin tone really is (I forget easily too), but I can match whatever color is closest to their skin. Seems to work pretty well, although I imagine there are other uses for it as well.
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Sweet, got ya! I guess Ill have to get one and mess around with it. Thanks for the info!
 
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