Which CTO strength for tungsten practicals against a daylight window?

Alina Lucia · 2026-07-26T20:18:06.439Z

Kitchen scene, big north window, four warm practicals in shot. Full CTO on the window turns the room orange, half leaves the practicals looking green on the monitor. Where do you land?

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Alina Lucia
OP#1 · 2026-07-26 20:18
Kitchen scene, big north window, four warm practicals in shot. Full CTO on the window turns the room orange, half leaves the practicals looking green on the monitor. Where do you land?
#2 · 2026-07-27 16:18
Half CTB on the practicals and leave the window alone. Chasing the window with gel eats stops you will want later in the day.
#3 · 2026-07-28 12:18
Set the camera white balance to the window, then gel only what reads wrong in the frame. Two practicals usually turn out to be enough.