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One nice thing about using a DLSR for a webcam is I can finally create a custom white balance profile for my skintone and not use the default that comes with most webcam software (which historically struggles with POC skin)
Thread for advanced DSLR webcam settings for POCs!
Thread for advanced DSLR webcam settings for POCs!
Today I played around with Nikon's Active D-lighting - fancy term for some software that balances out midtones for less drastic contrast (i.e. curves). I found anything higher than Low makes my skin look caucasian, which is not what I want https://www.nikonusa.com/en/learn-and-explore/a/ideas-and-inspiration/balancing-photo-exposures-with-nikons-active-d-lighting.html
As a studio photographer used to having complete control over my lighting, I had to concede that the natural light next to my desk requires me to turn on Auto ISO so I don't get completely overexposed. I'll still use window shades if it gets too bright https://www.nikonusa.com/en/learn-and-explore/a/tips-and-techniques/understanding-auto-iso.html
I also set my manual white balance to around 5000 kelvins. 5500K is daylight on a sunny day and anything lower will be warmer. 6500K is the white point for most screens (i.e. blue light). Your setting may vary depending on your room conditions https://www.nikonusa.com/en/learn-and-explore/a/tips-and-techniques/how-to-set-white-balance-for-video.html
(although for some reason my video settings seem to be flipped on my Nikon 7500 and higher K's are translating to warmer hues?? i need to look into this 
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I also adjust the tint to be slightly green. I don't always wear makeup and I have some redness in my skin that shows up on all 4K. Adding a small amount of green to the white balance will counteract this. Adding magenta does the opposite. This is important for undertones!!
If you find your skin looks a little sallow on camera (i.e. too much yellow) you may want to try adding a small amount of magenta tint to your camera settings
And of course, I also use custom temperatures on my ring light. I will often use a warmer temp on camera (anywhere from 4400-5200K)
These are things that have worked for me as an East Asian with peach undertones. A lot of different variables come into play here in making POC look amazing on webcams, especially the quality of light that you're using, but I hope this helps!
