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I am using a Lumix camera for studio photography, with two strong LED lights and a professional overhead light.
My problem is the background when downloaded is always very dark although in reality it is very bright.
I have tried all white balance settings which have not helped.
I therefore have to bring up the brightness using the Photopad software, which is OK to some extent but not great
Any answers please!
 
You need to light the background separately or move your subject closer to it. It helps if you understand the Inverse Square Law - YouTube has lots of explanations on how it works rather than me having to try and explain it here. IMO you're far better off with flash than you are with LED too - although it does have its place (mainly video).

White balance is a different animal altogether.

BTW, welcome to the forum.
 
I am using a Lumix camera for studio photography, with two strong LED lights and a professional overhead light.
My problem is the background when downloaded is always very dark although in reality it is very bright.
I have tried all white balance settings which have not helped.
I therefore have to bring up the brightness using the Photopad software, which is OK to some extent but not great
Any answers please!

post an image and a behind the scenes shot

Mike
 
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