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Jan 15, 2013 14:46 |  #1

I'm looking to create a light pink gelled background but the closest one that came with my Rogue speedlite grid and gel kit was Follies Pink which is more of a magenta on my background. Is it possible to buy sheets of specific colors so that I can cut them into the round (and notched) shape that fit into my grid?


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Jan 15, 2013 15:24 |  #2

Hundreds of colors available.
Any color in this swatchbook (external link) is available in 20x24 sheets.
B&H has it all.


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Jan 15, 2013 16:19 |  #3

Curtis N wrote in post #15492711 (external link)
Hundreds of colors available.
Any color in this swatchbook (external link) is available in 20x24 sheets.
B&H has it all.

Anything smaller than 20x24 sheets?


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Jan 15, 2013 16:20 |  #4

coeng wrote in post #15492949 (external link)
Anything smaller than 20x24 sheets?

Scissors. Then you have lots of smaller ones. Generally they are cheap enough its just easier to order a sheet than it would be to deal with lesser sizes.




  
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Jan 15, 2013 16:38 |  #5

Do a search for a theater supply house in your area. They usually stock lots of gels. This way you can see them before you buy.



  
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Jan 15, 2013 16:41 |  #6

Or check the props guy at your local theatre - they might even have some offcuts you can pick up even cheaper.


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Jan 15, 2013 16:43 |  #7

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Jan 15, 2013 18:53 |  #8

The smoky pink came with my grid and it looks a lot more pink than in your other thread. I think the black background is making it look deeper too. Try a lighter grey or white background with that smokey pink one.


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Jan 15, 2013 20:15 |  #9

You can stack gels. I'm not sure what colors you have, but may want to experiment with stacking what gels you have and see if you can get a better color.


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