Color correction by using
color gels, is a process used in
stage lighting,
photography,
television,
cinematography and other disciplines, the intention of which is to alter the overall quality of the light measured on a scale known as
color temperature. Without color correction gels, a scene may have a mix of various colors. Applying color correction gels in front of light sources can alter the color of the various light sources to match. Mixed lighting can produce an undesirable aesthetic when displayed on a television or in a theatre. Conversely, gels may also be used to make a scene appear more natural by simulating the mix of color temperatures that occur naturally. This application is useful especially where motivated lighting is the goal. Color gels may also be used to tint lights for artistic effect.
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