Add color gels to your portraits: OnSet ep. #297

Join Daniel Norton OnSet as he leads you on a deep dive into the world of color. Working with color theory and gels, we can create dynamic portraits and fashion images by blending color and using the resulting shadows to create depth and interest.

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Profoto A1:
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Rosco Color Effects Filter Kit, 12 x 12" Sheets:
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Rosco Digital After Dark Filter Kit, 12 x 12" Sheets:
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Rosco CalColor Kit 12" x 12" Filter Gels, 33 Sheets:
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Rosco Color Correction Filter Kit for Photographers and Filmmakers, 12x12”:
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Rosco Photo Lighting Filter Kit, 12 x 12" Sheets:
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Shot on Sling Studio Multi-Cam
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0:00 - Meet your host Daniel Norton
0:11 - How we will explore gels in this video
0:37 - Deciding on wardrobe and how it’s color affects the photos
1:08 - Why I use speed lights
1:23 - Grip and stands
3:05 - Nesting C-Stands
3:53 - What are gels?
4:10 - What gels should I buy?
4:45 - How to attach gels to your flash
5:45 - Picking the right gels
6:46 - Mixing colors
7:35 - White balance with color gels for better skin tone
9:23 - Positioning lights for the best color shadows
10:10 - Using the inverse square law to control exposure
10:29 - Subject to camera distance controls compression
11:23 - Shapes shadows and color
15:30 - Adjust the light to the model, not the model to the light
17:40 - lighting from below
19:00 - From tests to technique
21:23 - Reviewing the shots
22:39 - Color gels for backgrounds and contrast
22:50 - Light Positions
24:34 - Gels vs color paper
25:20 - Review of images from 2nd set-up
26:17 - Wrap up / Final thoughts

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Video referenced:
Lady in Red - Fashion with Gels: OnSet ep. 228:
https://youtu.be/adwNzV6ctE4

Single Light vs Multiple Light: OnSet ep. 241:
https://youtu.be/2QHe1SRoTDQ

Create endless looks on a grey backdrop, OnSet: Daniel Norton:
https://youtu.be/42zV_tF6Q-o

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