When you use these gels, are they what's referred to at CTO? As I understand they come in various 'cuts' like a full, half and quarter. Is this what was used?
When you use these gels, are they what's referred to at CTO? As I understand they come in various 'cuts' like a full, half and quarter. Is this what was used?
....still learning....
The "gel" I use is an orange diffuser dome. I keep it simple so for these family shoots I don't use the traditional thin sheet gels. I use the gels depending on how the sunlight looks.
In regards to to cuts, yes there are various degrees like full,1/2,1/4 etc. I just use the orange diffuser and adjust WB in post.
Great photos... I have never used gels, just started using a target (awesome when time permits). Im assuming for someone looking to get a warmer feel would it be neccassary to have a gel/dome on hand or manually adjust in post? Is there any difference minus the extra post step?
Great photos... I have never used gels, just started using a target (awesome when time permits). Im assuming for someone looking to get a warmer feel would it be neccassary to have a gel/dome on hand or manually adjust in post? Is there any difference minus the extra post step?
When shooting sunset pictures and using flash it helps to match the natural light so the effect isn't as jarring when shooting light calabrated at midday sun. This shot I used a warming gel on one light and regular daytime flash on another.
The advantage of a gel comared to PP is to also manipulate the color and tone of an image. This image was taken after sunset, and it was overcast and dull looking on the beach. I used a warming diffuser dome on the subject. It created a nice warm look overall. However, I actually adjusted the WB to a cooler tone, played with the black levels a bit and it made it look like it was daytime because the grey looking waves became bluer when I cooled the temp. So, I was able to change the WB on two different parts of the photo without having to mask off anything.
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Use of colored gels in photography terms isn't about personal lubricants. http://strobist.blogspot.com/2006/03/lighting-101-using-gels-to-correct.html
The gel gives it a nice sunset or sunrise type of feel.
Thanks, here's a better shot for the beach setting.
When you use these gels, are they what's referred to at CTO? As I understand they come in various 'cuts' like a full, half and quarter. Is this what was used?
....still learning....
That is a great shot, Jon. Everything from the exposure to the expression on his face. Well done...
The "gel" I use is an orange diffuser dome. I keep it simple so for these family shoots I don't use the traditional thin sheet gels. I use the gels depending on how the sunlight looks.
In regards to to cuts, yes there are various degrees like full,1/2,1/4 etc. I just use the orange diffuser and adjust WB in post.
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When shooting sunset pictures and using flash it helps to match the natural light so the effect isn't as jarring when shooting light calabrated at midday sun. This shot I used a warming gel on one light and regular daytime flash on another.
The advantage of a gel comared to PP is to also manipulate the color and tone of an image. This image was taken after sunset, and it was overcast and dull looking on the beach. I used a warming diffuser dome on the subject. It created a nice warm look overall. However, I actually adjusted the WB to a cooler tone, played with the black levels a bit and it made it look like it was daytime because the grey looking waves became bluer when I cooled the temp. So, I was able to change the WB on two different parts of the photo without having to mask off anything.
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