Part of Lesson Plan: White Balancing -What is it, and why is it important?

Activity Overview / Details

Ask the students, do colors have moods, or can the tone of an image change the feel, or temperature of the image?

Show the image titled, "Cool Image" to the students, and ask them what feeling does this picture create?

(wait for responses)

What is the temperature of this image? 

(wait for responses)

The goal of these inquiries is to gat the students to understand that the color tone of an image can change the perception of the viewer and create moods, and temperatures.

Now show the students the image titled, "Warm image" and ask what feeling this image has?  Temperature?

Conclusion: bluer tones create a cooler temperature look, and a more somber emotion, and orange tones can create a happier, more warm feeling.