What lightning filters do I get?

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affe110

Hello everyone!
This is my first post at this forum but I'll skip the background and cut right to the question.

We are a group of 5 guys doing some short films. We got 3 really great lamps and filters for making the light diffuse (sorry I have really no idea of the english terms for some of these things I am asking for). However I would like to buy some filters with different colors but, as you know, there are lots and lots of different colours. So which ones would be essential? I am talking about buying very few, as we are on a tight budget. Maybe 3 or 5 different colours.

TLDR; I want to get filters for my lamps, what 3-5 colors should I get?

Thanks alot in advance!
 
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Well it really depends on your production design as to what colours you need.

If you're after some gels to balance the light temperature you'll need some CTBs or a roll of CTO.

For a surreal look you may want to try out some different colour gels.

Lee Filters will provide you with a sample swatch if you send off for a catalogue and mention that you'd like a swatch book in your request form.

If you're after a decent starter pack, the lee filters master location pack is great - you can get one for about £35.
http://www.leefilters.com/lighting/products/packs/ref:P46DD90F40C766/
 
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Welcome affe!

Smith posted an excellent kit. As you now know, these
are called gels. A filter is what is used on the lens. Check
out Tiffen for filters.

It can't hurt to have a few sheets of half orange and full orange,
a few a few sheets of half blue and full blue, a few sheets of amber
and a few sheets of diffusion on hand at all times. Black wrap is
an essential addition to any lighting kit, too.
 
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