Color balance WAY different

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Just a warning to those behind me... Color Balance node now is VERY different in looks. It also feels way more sensitive to me than what I remember it being when it looked like the one Kent has.

Answer 1 · 2026-08-05T03:21:33Z

replied August 5, 2026 3:21am

However, I will add that newer Blender also does come with some presets for Chromatic aberation, sensor noise, and vignetting that is worth taking a look at. (I've seen these discussed in some of the newer courses, such as the SESSIONS: TYPE and the CORE Compositing (I think, on this last one, but wouldn't swear to it -- though might be in new one... haven't checked yet).

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Answer 2 · 2026-08-05T05:07:29Z

replied August 5, 2026 5:07am

The new color balance node that was introduced a couple version back is an abomination. Even with shift held down to the ground it's way too sensitive and I miss the three color swatches side by side. Most downgrade in a long time for me.
Tip for using it: Dial the factor on the top back to 0.5. (Thanks, Adrian) Still not good, but at least a tad better.

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Answer 3 · 2026-08-05T06:04:24Z

replied August 5, 2026 6:04am

yeah... I was noticing having to do saturation at thousandths to get anywhere close to subtle.

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