Cinegel Filters

The Rosco Cinegel range includes over 75 tools for controlling light. Since it's introduction in 1970, Cinegel has continually developed and grown to meet the working needs of the professional. In 1974, Cinegel won an Academy Award for technical achievement.

Acrylic Panels
Daylight Control is available in 4' x 8' x 1/8" acrylic sheets for daylight correction or light intensity reduction. They offer quick set-up, easy handling and multiple re-use. Ships in packs of five. Also available in 5' x 8'.
 
Cinegel #3761: Roscolex 85
Optically clear acrylic panel. Converts 5500K to a nominal 3200K. (Transmission = 58%).
 
Cinegel #3751: Roscolex 1/2CTO
Optically clear acrylic panel. Converts 5500K to a nominal 3800K. (Transmission = 73%).
 
Cinegel #3762: Roscolex N.3
Optically clear acrylic panel. Reduces light intensity one stop. (Transmission = 50%).
 
Cinegel #3763: Roscolex N.6
Optically clear acrylic panel. Reduces light intensity two stops. (Transmission = 25%).
 
Cinegel #3764: Roscolex N.9
Optically clear acrylic panel. Reduces light intensity three stops. (Transmission = 12%).
Daylight Conversion Filters (Amber)
RoscoSun Daylight Conversion Filters are a range of amber filters that lower color temperature as needed. Although typically used on daylight 5500ºK sources to balance with tungsten, the range offers a multitude of technical and aesthetic color correction possibilities. The material is deep-dyed for heat stability and superior color transmission. Rolls 48" x 25' (122 cm x 7.6 m), sheets 20" x 24" (50 cm x 61 cm).
 
  Cinegel #3407: Roscosun CTO
Mired Shift +167 Converts 5500K daylight to 2900K. Preferred either for a warmer look or when daylight is over 6000K. Optically clear. (Transmission = 47%).
 
  Cinegel #3411: Roscosun 3/4 CTO
Mired Shift +131 Standard correction to convert 5500K daylight to 3200K. Deep dyed base. (Transmission = 58%).
 
  Cinegel #3408: Roscosun 1/2 CTO
Mired Shift +81 Converts 5500K daylight to 3800K. Used when partial correction is desired or when daylight is below 4500K. Optically clear. (Transmission = 73%).
 
  Cinegel #3409: Roscosun 1/4 CTO
Mired Shift + 42 Converts 5500K daylight to 4500K. Used when slight correction is desired or when daylight is below 4000K. Optically clear. (Transmission = 81%).
 
  Cinegel #3410: Roscosun 1/8 CTO
Mired Shift +20 Converts 5500K daylight to 4900K. Used when a very slight warming correction is desired. Deep-dyed base. (Transmission = 92%).
 
  Cinegel #3420: Roscosun Double CTO
Mired Shift +320 Converts 10,000K daylight to 2400K. An overcorrection filter designed for special applications. Deep-dyed base. (Transmission = 23%).
Daylight Conversion Filters (Straw)
RoscoStraw Daylight Conversion Filters are a series of yellowish amber filters that lower color temperature as needed. The series is offered as a yellower version of the traditional CTO series and is calibrated to the same color correction and transmission properties. The material is deep-dyed for heat stability and superior color transmission. Rolls 48" x 25' (122 cm x 7.6 m), sheets 20" x 24" (50 cm x 61 cm).
 
  Cinegel #3441: Full Straw CTS
A yellower (or less red) version of Full CTO. Converts 5500K daylight to 2900K. Deep-dyed base. (Transmission = 50%).
 
  Cinegel #3442: Half Straw 1/2 CTS
A yellower (or less red) version of 1/2 CTO. Converts 5500K daylight to 3800K. Deep-dyed base. (Transmission = 73%).
 
  Cinegel #3443: Quarter Straw 1/4 CTS
A yellower (or less red) version of 1/4 CTO. Converts 5500K daylight to 4500K. Deep-dyed base. (Transmission = 81%).
 
  Cinegel #3444: Eighth Straw 1/8 CTS
A yellower (or less red) version of 1/8 CTO. Converts 5500K daylight to 4900K. Deep-dyed base. (Transmission = 92%).
Filters for Controlling Carbon ARC & HMI Lighting
A traditional range of filters is also available for Carbon Arc and HMI correction. These filters are all designed to reduce color temperature in discrete steps. Rolls 48" x 25' (122 cm x 7.6 m), sheets 20" x 24" (50 cm x 61 cm).
 
  Cinegel #3114: Tough UV Filter
Mired Shift +8 A virtually clear filter that absorbs 90% of UV wavelengths below 390 nm. Absorbs excess UV output of arcs and HMI with minimal color temperature shift Deep-dyed base. (Transmission = 93%).
 
  Cinegel #3150: Industrial Vapor NEW!
Converts standard tungsten to sodium vapor. (Transmission = 38%).
 
  Cinegel #3152: Urban Vapor NEW!
Creates the visual reddish-orange appearance of sodium vapor street lights without the green found in sodium vapor sources. (Transmission = 29%).
 
  Cinegel #3107: Tough Y-1
Mired Shift +45 A pale straw filter standard in U.S. for use on HMI or white flame arcs to absorb UV and reduce Kelvin for daylight balance. Deep-dyed base. (Transmission = 93%).
 
  Cinegel #3134: Tough MT 54
Mired Shift +35 A straw correction for white flame arcs and HMI. Deep-dyed base. (Transmission = 83%).
 
  Cinegel #3106: Tough MTY
Mired Shift +131 A single filter combining MT2 and Y-1 for correcting 5500K white flame arcs and HMI to 3200K. Deep-dyed base. (Transmission = 57%).
 
  Cinegel #3102: Tough MT2
Mired Shift +110 Used in combination with Y-1 for correcting 5500K white flame arcs and HMI to 3200K. Also used as an amber conversion filter for arcs and HMI. Deep-dyed base. (Transmission = 66%).
Fluorescent Light Filters
Standard U.S. Cool White fluorescent bulbs offer a good approximation of daylight except for their distinct green cast. When Cool White fluorescents are encountered in film or video, two color correction techniques are available: either balance all other sources to the fluorescents, or balance the fluorescents to the reference source. Rolls 48" x 25' (122 cm x 7.6 m), sheets 20" x 24" (50 cm x 61 cm).
 
  Cinegel #3304: Tough Plusgreen/Windowgreen
Mired Shift N/A Adds green to natural and artificial daylight sources to balance with U.S. Cool White or Daylight type fluorescents. To be used with overall correction at the lens or in the lab. Deep-dyed base. Equivalent to CC30 Green. (Transmission = 76%).
 
  Cinegel #3315: Tough 1/2 Plusgreen
Mired Shift N/A Adds partial green to Daylight and 3200K sources for balancing with fluorescents and discharge lamps. Equivalent to CC15 Green. (Transmission = 90%).
 
  Cinegel #3316: Tough 1/4 Plusgreen
Mired Shift N/A Adds partial green to Daylight and 3200K sources for balancing with fluorescents and discharge lamps. Equivalent to CC075 Green. (Transmission = 92%).
 
  Cinegel #3317: Tough 1/8 Plusgreen
Mired Shift N/A Adds partial green to Daylight and 3200K sources for balancing with fluorescents and discharge sources. Equivalent to CC035 Green. (Transmission = 93%).
 
  Cinegel #3308: Tough Minusgreen
Mired Shift N/A Converts U.S. Cool White or Daylight type fluorescent lamps to 5500K photographic daylight by removing the excess green. Deep-dyed base. Equivalent to CC30 Magenta. (Transmission = 55%).
 
  Cinegel #3309: Tough 3/4 Minusgreen NEW!
Reduces green output from fluorescent and other discharge sources. Equivalent to CC22.5 Magenta. (Transmission = 65%).
 
  Cinegel #3313: Tough 1/2 Minusgreen
Mired Shift N/A Reduces the green output from fluorescents and other discharge sources. Deep-dyed base. Equivalent to CC15 Magenta. (Transmission = 71%).
 
  Cinegel #3314: Tough 1/4 Minusgreen
Mired Shift N/A Reduces the green output from fluorescents and other discharge sources. Deep-dyed base. Equivalent to CC075 Magenta. (Transmission = 81%).
 
  Cinegel #3318: Tough 1/8 Minusgreen
Mired Shift N/A Reduces green output from fluorescents and other discharge sources. Equivalent to CC035 Magenta. (Transmission = 89%).
 
  Cinegel #3310: Fluorofilter
Mired Shift N/A Converts U.S. Cool White or Daylight type fluorescent lamps to 3200K photographic tungsten and removes the excess green. Available in rolls, sheets or sleeves. Deep-dyed base. (Transmission = 36%).
Sun 85 & Neutral Density Filters
These filters are usually applied to windows for color correction and/or light intensity reduction. RoscoSun 85 is an amber filter that lowers the color temperature of daylight to balance with 3200K sources. Rosco Neutral Density Filters reduce the level of exterior light and bring it within the exposure range of interior light levels. Two additional RoscoSun materials combine Sun 85 conversion with Neutral Density reduction. All materials are deep-dyed for optical clarity. Except as noted, all materials are extra wide 60" x 20' (145 cm x 6.7 m), sheets 20" x 24" (50 cm x 61 cm).
 
  Cinegel #3415: Rosco N.15
Mired Shift N/A Reduces incident light level by 1/2 stop. Extra-wide 60 in. Optically clear (Transmission = 70%).
 
  Cinegel #3402: Rosco N.3
Mired Shift N/A Reduces incident light by one stop. Extra-wide 60 in. Optically clear. (Transmission = 50%).
 
  Cinegel #3403: Rosco N.6
Mired Shift N/A Reduces incident light level by two stops. Extra-wide 60 in. Optically clear (Transmission = 25%).
 
  Cinegel #3404: RoscoSun N.9
Mired Shift N/A Reduces incident light level by three stops. Extra-wide 60 in. Optically clear. (Transmission = 12%).
 
  Cinegel #3401: Roscosun 85
Mired Shift +131 Standard window correction to convert 5500K daylight to 3200K. Extra-wide 60 in. Optically clear. (Transmission = 58%).
 
  Cinegel #3405: Roscosun 85N3
Combines the effect of the 85 and N.3 filters. Extra-wide 60 in. Optically clear. (Transmission = 33%).
 
  Cinegel #3406: Roscosun 85N6
Combines the effect of the 85 and N.6 filters. Extra-wide 60 in. Optically clear. (Transmission = 17%).
 
Cinegel #3421: Black Scrim
A perforated material that is black on both sides. Used as a Neutral Density Window Scrim. Reduces incident light level 2 stops. (48" X 25') (Transmission = 25%).
 
Cinegel #3423: Cinescreen
A woven material similar to black scrim. Used as a neutral denisty windowscrim. Reduces incident light level 2 stops. (Transmission = 25%).
Tungsten Conversion Filters
Tungsten Conversion Filters are a range of blue filters that raise color temperature as needed. Although typically used on tungsten-halogen sources to balance with daylight, the range offers a multitude of technical and aesthetic color correction possibilities. The material is deep-dyed for heat stability and superior color transmission. Rolls 48" x 25' (122 cm x 7.6 m), sheets 20" x 24" (50 cm x 61 cm).
 
  Cinegel #3202: Full Blue (CTB)
Mired Shift -131 Standard Tungsten to Daylight dorrection. For converting 3200K sources to normal daylight. Deep-dyed base. (Transmission = 36%).
 
Cinegel #3203: Three-Quarter Blue (3/4 CTB)
Mired Shift -100 Boosts 3200K sources to 4700K. Used when a partial conversion is desired, or when daylight is below 5000K. Deep-dyed base. (Transmission = 41%).
 
  Cinegel #3204: Half Blue (1/2 CTB)
Mired Shift -68 Boosts 3200K sources to 4100K. A partial conversion to compensate for varying daylight conditions and voltage reduction, or to boost aging HMI lamps and yellowed soft lights. Deep-dyed base. (Transmission = 52%).
 
  Cinegel #3206: Third Blue (1/3 CTB)
Mired Shift -49 Boosts 3200K sources to 3800K. A partial conversion to compensate for varying daylight conditions and voltage reduction, or to boost aging HMI lamps and yellowed soft lights. Deep-dyed base. (Transmission = 64%).
 
  Cinegel #3208: Quarter Blue (1/4 CTB)
Mired Shift -30 Boosts 3200K sources to 3500K. A partial conversion to compensate for voltage reduction, or to boost aging HMI lamsp or household incandescent sources. Deep-dyed base. (Transmission = 74%).
 
  Cinegel #3216: Eighth Blue (1/8 CTB)
Mired Shift -12 Boosts 3200K sources to 3300K. A partial conversion to compensate for voltage reduction, or to boost aging HMI lamsp or household incandescent sources. Deep-dyed base. (Transmission = 81%).
 
  Cinegel #3220: Double Blue (2x CTB)
Mired Shift -260 Boosts 2800K sources to nominal 10,000K. An over-correction filter designed for special applications. Deep-dyed base. (Transmission = 10%).




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