Lee 228 diffusion gel with fine texture — produces soft, evenly distributed light with no visible hotspots.
Definition
The Lee 228 is a Cosmetic Peach polyester color filter for film lights. The filter reduces blue components in the spectrum, creating a warm, flattering skin tone.
Practical Application
This lighting element is used in various professional scenarios:
- Color Correction: Correcting overly cool daylight sources to a warmer color temperature
- Light Control: Soft skin tones in portrait shots
- Effect Design: Warm atmosphere for interiors or romantic scenes
- Efficiency Improvement: Direct color grading effect without post-production
Technical Details
Important technical features include:
- Transmission value: approx. 85%
- Color temperature shift: -200K to -300K
- Available sizes: Rolls and cut sheets
- Heat resistance up to 130°C
Practical Tips
- Compensate exposure by 1/3 stop due to light loss
- Combinable with CTB filters for precise color balance
- Calibrate light meter after filter installation
- Store dry and flat, protect from UV light
Professional Standards
In professional film and television production, standardized color filtration enables:
- Reproducible color values between different camera positions
- Quick setup changes without recalibrating the camera
- Reduced grading time in post-production
- Consistent visual language throughout the entire production duration
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