Uploaded January 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
How Lighting Gels Control Color, Intensity, Quality and Color Temperature of light sources and the properties of light explained including effects gels, diffusion gels, neutral density filters, color correction gels and color conversion gels. This video offers tips and advice for video makers, producers and filmmakers on lighting gels and filters and how they affect the lighting of your scenes on stage, in videos and films and even for photography.
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Chapters:
00:00 Opening
02:28 How Light Works
02:58 How Gel Filters Work
04:08 How to Attached Gels to Lighting Instruments
04:29 The Five Types of Gels
05:04 Effects Gels
05:59 Diffusion Gels
06:36 Six Different Types of Diffusion Gels and How They Affect Light
07:41 Color Correction Gels
08:46 Color Conversion gels
09:53 Neutral Density Filters
10:44 How Neutral Density Filters (or Gels) Work
11:54 Putting Gels to Work on Set
13:14 learn more
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Jim Costa Films:
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Photography & Videography Tips & Tricks by Jim Costa Films:
youtube.com/watch?v=XsGBgWwR8wo&list=PLBw3qczTjq1T9v75Wf5Ia1NqeiKOmc-ej
Tech Savvy Seniors Blog:
youtube.com/watch?v=719OQYh1bSM&list=PLBw3qczTjq1T9v75Wf5Ia1NqeiKOmc-ej
Video Producers and Content Creators Group on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/videoproducersandcontentcreators
Lighting Gels: What are They and How They Work:
youtube.com/watch?v=NcRmivzYVpY&feature=youtu.be
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For more information on my video services, check out my website: jamesvcosta.com. Are you looking for help creating video for your business? Do you need a commercial for television, social media or radio? How about a corporate video for your web site or for training? I can help! I specialize in creating video and audio content for businesses and individuals! Contact Jim Costa Films for a consultation. Follow, Like, Subscribe & Connect for more video content, tips and tricks for using technology and the information you need to take your photos and videos and your business to the next level.
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How Lighting Gels Control Color, Intensity, Quality and Color Temperature of light sources and the properties of light explained including effects gels, diffusion gels, neutral density filters, color correction gels and color conversion gels. This video offers tips and advice for video makers, producers and filmmakers on lighting gels and filters and how they affect the lighting of your scenes on stage, in videos and films and even for photography.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Chapters:
00:00 Opening
02:28 How Light Works
02:58 How Gel Filters Work
04:08 How to Attached Gels to Lighting Instruments
04:29 The Five Types of Gels
05:04 Effects Gels
05:59 Diffusion Gels
06:36 Six Different Types of Diffusion Gels and How They Affect Light
07:41 Color Correction Gels
08:46 Color Conversion gels
09:53 Neutral Density Filters
10:44 How Neutral Density Filters (or Gels) Work
11:54 Putting Gels to Work on Set
13:14 learn more
_________________________________________________________________________________________
RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:
Jim Costa Films:
jamesvcosta.com
instagram.com/jimcostafilms
facebook.com/jimcostafilms
twitter.com/jimcostafilms
Photography & Videography Tips & Tricks by Jim Costa Films:
youtube.com/watch?v=XsGBgWwR8wo&list=PLBw3qczTjq1T9v75Wf5Ia1NqeiKOmc-ej
Tech Savvy Seniors Blog:
youtube.com/watch?v=719OQYh1bSM&list=PLBw3qczTjq1T9v75Wf5Ia1NqeiKOmc-ej
Video Producers and Content Creators Group on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/videoproducersandcontentcreators
Lighting Gels: What are They and How They Work:
youtube.com/watch?v=NcRmivzYVpY&feature=youtu.be
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Love Editing? Want to get started using Adobe Premiere Pro CC but not certain how? I'm here to help. I've been a professional video producer and editor for over 3 decades & I've created a F-R-E-E shortcut guide for Premiere Pro listing hundreds of Keyboard, Panel & Application shortcuts. Click below to get your free copy!
jimcostafilms.lpages.co/adobe-premiere-pro-cc-quick-start-guide
Get your F-R-E-E DSLR & Mirrorless Camera Video Cheat Sheet here:
jimcostafilms.lpages.co/dslr-mirrorless-camera-video-cheat-sheet
________________________________________________________
For more information on my video services, check out my website: jamesvcosta.com. Are you looking for help creating video for your business? Do you need a commercial for television, social media or radio? How about a corporate video for your web site or for training? I can help! I specialize in creating video and audio content for businesses and individuals! Contact Jim Costa Films for a consultation. Follow, Like, Subscribe & Connect for more video content, tips and tricks for using technology and the information you need to take your photos and videos and your business to the next level.
Disclaimer: Some of the links above may be affiliate links from which I earn a small commission when you purchase from them.
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