Deep orange color filter by Lee Filters — simulates warm sunset light or candlelight with an intense orange tint.
Definition
The Lee 158 is a deep orange color filter from the Lee Filters range. This polyester filter reduces the amount of light by 4.5 stops and converts daylight into a warm orange.
Practical Application
This lighting element is used in various professional scenarios:
- Color Correction: Simulation of sunset or candlelight
- Light Control: Dimming bright light sources by 4.5 stops
- Effect Design: Warm accent lighting for dramatic scenes
- Efficiency Improvement: Direct orange look without color grading
Technical Details
Important technical features include:
- Transmission: 3.2% of original light
- Available as sheets (25" x 20") or rolls (48" width)
- Heat resistant up to 130°C for tungsten lights
- Compatible with standard filter holders
Practical Tips
- Open exposure by 4.5 stops or increase ISO
- For LED panels: check ventilation due to heat buildup
- Use spot metering for precise exposure
- Store dry, protect from direct sunlight
Professional Standards
In professional film and television production, Lee filters are standard for:
- Reproducible color values between different sets
- Quick color corrections without changing lights
- Cost-effective alternative to colored LED panels
- Consistent results in multicam setups
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