Colorcaster

/ˈkʌlərˌkæstər/ noun

Definition

A device or tool used to create, measure, or adjust a colorcast in photography, video, or digital imaging.

Etymology

Agent noun formed from 'colorcast' with the suffix '-er.' Emerged as photographic and video technology developed throughout the 20th century.

Kelly Says

Modern digital cameras have built-in colorcasters in their processors—they continuously measure the light around you and shift millions of pixels in real-time to make sure a white shirt looks white whether you're indoors, outdoors, or in a funky nightclub.

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