
Unlock a new dimension of creative expression with the LEE Filters 182 Light Red, a full roll of exceptional lighting gel designed to infuse your scenes with a warm, subtle, and artistic red hue. This versatile filter is an indispensable tool for photographers, cinematographers, and theatrical lighting designers seeking to manipulate atmosphere, enhance visual narratives, and achieve specific aesthetic effects. Crafted with LEE Filters' renowned precision and consistency, the 182 Light Red gel provides reliable color rendition and excellent light transmission, ensuring that your vision is translated accurately and vibrantly onto your chosen medium. Whether you're aiming to simulate a gentle sunset, add dramatic intensity, or create unique mood lighting, this full roll offers ample material for extensive rigging and diverse application across various professional settings.
COLOR AND EFFECT CHARACTERISTICS
The LEE Filters 182 Light Red gel is formulated to deliver a delicate yet impactful red tint. It is significantly lighter than a primary red, offering a nuanced wash that can subtly alter skin tones, enhance warm elements in a scene, or provide a theatrical blush. This specific color temperature is ideal for creating romantic, ethereal, or even slightly unsettling ambiances, depending on the intensity of the light source and the surrounding environment. Its ability to shift perception without overpowering the scene makes it a favorite for nuanced color grading and mood-setting.
DURABILITY AND PERFORMANCE
Engineered for the rigorous demands of professional production environments, the 182 Light Red filter roll is manufactured from high-quality, heat-resistant material. This robust construction ensures long-term performance under continuous exposure to high-temperature lighting fixtures, maintaining its structural integrity and color consistency over extended periods. The gel exhibits excellent optical clarity, preventing unwanted diffusion or degradation of light quality. Its consistent thickness across the entire roll guarantees uniform color distribution, eliminating patchy or uneven illumination when applied to large fixtures or multiple lights.
APPLICATION AND VERSATILITY
As a full roll, the LEE Filters 182 Light Red provides maximum flexibility for custom cutting and application. This format is ideal for large-scale productions, permanent installations, or situations where multiple pieces of varying sizes are required. It can be easily cut to fit any size or shape of lighting fixture, from small accent lights to large theatrical fresnels or studio softboxes. The gel is suitable for a wide array of lighting equipment, including incandescent, fluorescent, LED, and HMI sources, offering broad compatibility across different setups. Its adaptability makes it perfect for film sets, photo studios, live events, architectural lighting, and stage productions where precise color control is paramount.
PHOTOMETRIC DATA
Light Transmission: Approximately 54.3%
Color Temperature Shift: Significantly lowers the color temperature, adding a distinct red hue.
CRI Impact: Designed to maintain high color rendering index (CRI) of light sources, preserving natural color appearance where appropriate, while overlaying the desired red.
Absorption Spectrum: Exhibits strong absorption in the blue and green regions of the visible spectrum, allowing primarily red wavelengths to pass through.
CLASSIFICATION
The LEE Filters 182 Light Red, complete roll, is classified as a specialized color correction and effects filter within the professional lighting accessories category. Specifically, it falls under the sub-category of theatrical and photographic gels, distinguished by its high-quality, durable polymer construction and precise color formulation. Unlike generic or consumer-grade color filters, this product is engineered to meet the stringent demands of professional use, offering consistent light transmission, heat resistance, and exact color rendition crucial for critical applications in film, television, photography, and live performance. Its full roll format further places it within the bulk or customizable filter segment, catering to users who require large quantities or bespoke sizing for complex rigging setups. This product is not merely a colored film but a precision tool designed for nuanced atmospheric manipulation and creative lighting design, setting it apart from simple diffusion or color temperature conversion filters by its primary function as a dedicated color effect medium. It represents a professional-grade solution for achieving specific emotional and visual impacts through controlled light coloration.