Very light frost diffusion gel by Rosco — softens hard shadow edges with barely noticeable light loss.
Definition
Rosco 132 is a Medium Blue Color Temperature Orange (CTO) color filter from the Rosco Cinegel series. The filter converts 5500K daylight to 3200K artificial light.
Practical Application
The filter is used for the following corrections:
- Color Correction: Matching LED panels or HMI lights to Tungsten lighting
- Window Matching: Adapting daylight to interior lighting
- Mixed Lighting Setups: Balancing different color temperatures within a scene
- Post-Production Savings: Avoiding complex color grading corrections
Technical Details
Specifications of the Rosco 132:
- Color Temperature Shift: 2300K (from 5500K to 3200K)
- Light Transmission: 65%
- Material Thickness: 0.18mm Polyester
- Heat Resistance: up to 120°C
Practical Tips
- Correct exposure by 2/3 stops due to light loss
- Mount the filter in front of a gel frame or directly onto the light fixture
- Use a spot meter for precise measurement of color temperature change
- Store dry and flat to prevent deformation
Professional Standards
Rosco 132 enables the following in film and TV production:
- Consistent color consistency when mixing daylight and artificial light
- Quick changeovers between interior and exterior shots
- Standardized workflows in international productions
- Broadcast-compliant color reproduction
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