Questions tagged “gels”

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Does adding a color gel to a flash reduce its CRI?

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4y ago

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Can CTO or CTB gels improve the CRI of an LED light?

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5y ago

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What are the colored plastic strips that came with my flash, and how do you use them?

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7y ago

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Are there gel holders or clear filter solutions for the Canon 430EX III-RT?

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7y ago

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Which flash gel should I carry to match fluorescent lighting?

lightingwhite-balancefluorescent-lightinggelsflash

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7y ago

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How do I choose the right CTO gel to fake golden hour or sunset light?

lightinggolden-hourcolor-temperaturegelsflash

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10y ago

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How can I mount colored gel filters on the front of a camera lens?

nikondiygelsfilterslens-accessories

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10y ago

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How can I measure ambient light color to choose the right flash gel?

lightingwhite-balancegelsflashlight-meters

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12y ago

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Why do I get a colored halo around pets when using a gelled speedlight on a white background?

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12y ago

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Will a CTO gel make on-camera flash less noticeable in a dim cafe or bar?

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12y ago

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How can I tell what ambient light color to gel my flash for?

lightingwhite-balancecolor-temperaturegelsflash

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12y ago

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What background color is most flexible for low-key and gelled portrait backdrops?

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15y ago

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Which color correction gels should a beginner try with a Canon 430EX II speedlight?

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15y ago

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Can I make cheap DIY color gels for flashes, and are homemade materials safe to use?

lightingdiygelsflashcolor

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15y ago

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When should you use a CTS (straw) gel instead of CTO?

lightingportraitcolor-temperaturegelsflash

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16y ago

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How can I organize and carry speedlight gels from a Rosco swatch book?

lightingorganizationgelsaccessoriesflash

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16y ago

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What’s a quick way to add a CTO gel to a large softbox to match tungsten ambient?

lightingcolor-temperaturegelsflashsoftbox

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16y ago

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How do I gel a flash to match ambient light color?

lightingwhite-balancecolor-temperaturegelsflash

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16y ago