The Cinematographer & Gaffer: Mastering Light with LEE Gels

Used for over 50 years to light productions globally', GTC Patron LEE gels are a key tool in bringing cinematographers’ and gaffers’ lighting visions to life on set.

Beyond LED: Why Gels Still Shine

While LEDs offer colour control, LEE gels provide unique advantages:

• Vast Colour Range: Gels offer a wider, more specific spectrum of colours for precise mood creation.
• Practical Problem Solvers: Gaffers use gels for quick color correction (like cooling warm tungsten light with CTB) to match daylight or create a specific mood.
• Creative Versatility: Gels aren't just colour; Diffusion softens light and Neutral Densities control light output.
• Reliable & Cost-Effective: A dependable solution, especially for colour correction on mixed light sources.

Real-World Impact

Imagine needing to warm a cool daylight source to match the cozy glow of practical lamps. A quick application of a LEE CTO gel by the gaffer solves this instantly. Or picture vibrant colours washing across a musical performance – easily achieved with LEE's extensive gel range.

The Takeaway

LEE gels remain a vital, versatile, and cost-effective tool for gaffers, enabling cinematographers to achieve their precise visual storytelling goals, scene after scene.

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Behind the Lens?
Explore our Elements Range

LEE Elements: Screw-In Simplicity, Powerful Light Control.

Unlock your creative vision with the user-friendly LEE Filters Elements range. These screw-in filters, including the Circular Polariser, Variable ND, and Little/Big Stoppers, provide photographers and videographers with exceptional control over light for stunning results in any situation.

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