Adobe Firefly: Auto white balance with the Eyedropper tool

Demo summary
The creator demonstrates using the white balance eyedropper tool to automatically correct the color temperature of a clip by selecting a white object.
Step-by-step
- Locate the White Balance tool in the color correction panel
- Click the eyedropper icon
- Drag the eyedropper over a portion of the video that is known to be pure white
- Click the white object to automatically adjust the temperature and tint sliders
Tips
- Use an object you are personally familiar with, like your own shoes, to ensure you are selecting a true white reference
- Toggle the effect off and on to verify the adjustment made the scene look more natural
Highlights
“that's a really great way to get correct white balance really quickly”
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