Supergel

Supergel is the most widely used colour filter in the world today. It is comprised of a range of more than 75 colours and 15 diffusions. Selected primarily because of the excellence and range of colour, it is unique in its manufacturing and durability as well.

Technical Specifications

Thickness
3 mils Typical (3-5 mils in extremely dark colours)

Temperature Limits
Melting Point 220°C
Softening Point 160°C

The softening point is where the filter begins to show stress marks and break down. We prefer to use polycarbonate plastic because of its higher softening point.

Durability
The life of colour filters depends on many variables: the colour, the instrument and lamp used, the dimmer level a filter generally runs at, and the amount of time the light is running. For these reasons it is impossible to assign a "life" for each filter. However some basics knowledge and experience can help with estimates. Dark green and dark blue filters usually burn out the fastest because they absorb the most infrared energy. Absorbing the extra infrared energy causes the plastic to reach it's melting temperature faster. When darker filters are needed try choosing filters that transmit high amounts of the 700 nm range. You can find this information by looking at the Spectral Energy Distribution (S.E.D.) curve located in the swatchbook for each Supergel colour filter. Filters than transmit high levels at 700 nm may also transmit high levels in the infrared range above 700 nm.(See the Supergel swatchbook for information on how to read S.E.D. curves.)

To prolong the life of a colour filter, align your ellipsoidal lamp to a flat field focus. (Get rid of the hot spot.) You can increase the distance between the lamp and the filter by using a top hat or barn door. In extreme cases, try Rosco Heat Shield or Thermashield to prolong the life of your filters.

Never use a plastic filter directly in front of an open faced lamp. This will nearly always cause premature failure because the heat is trapped and it has nowhere to go except to the plastic filter. Always allow a suitable air gap.

How To Read An S.E.D. Curve
The spectral energy distribution curve of each Supergel filter describes the wavelengths of colour transmitted through the individual filters. For example, Supergel #342 transmits approximately 40% of the violet and blue energy of the spectrum and 75% of the orange and red energy. It blocks all energy in the yellow and green range.

The "Trans." Percentage refers to overall light transmission that is allowed to pass through each individual filter.

Click on this icon shown next to each color filter to view its SED curve.

Available in sheets of 20in. x 24in. (50cm x 61cm) or rolls of 24in. x 25ft. (61cm x 7.62m).

Display: All Color Effect Filters Diffusion Materials    Sort by: Swatchbook Order Chromatic Order Numeric Order Color Name

Color Effect Filters SG00 Supergel #00: Dempster Open White A durable, heat resistant polycarbonate film used in the preparation of color scrollers to allow the passage from a color to clear. (Transmission = 96%). SG01 Supergel #01: Light Bastard Amber Enhances fair skin tones. Suggests strong sunlight. (Transmission = 56%). SG02 Supergel #02: Bastard Amber Good where a tint of color is needed. Excellent for natural skin tones. (Transmission = 78%). SG03 Supergel #03: Dark Bastard Amber Most saturated Bastard Amber. (Transmission = 62%). SG303 Supergel #303: Warm Peach Heavier Amber-pink tint. Useful to create warm sunlight. (Transmission = 55%). SG04 Supergel #04: Medium Bastard Amber Especially useful when cross lit with a cool color. Excellent for natural sunlight. (Transmission = 66%). SG304 Supergel #304: Pale Apricot A peach amber. More yellow than 305. (Transmission = 79%). SG05 Supergel #05: Rose Tint A clean pale pink; useful as a blush for skin tones. (Transmission = 80%). SG305 Supergel #305: Rose Gold A pale blush amber for skin tones and backlight. (Transmission = 75%). SG06 Supergel #06: No Color Straw Slightly off white. Good for interiors. (Transmission = 92%). SG07 Supergel #07: Pale Yellow Double saturation of 06. (Transmission = 96%). SG09 Supergel #09: Pale Amber Gold Deep straw. Good for late afternoon sunsets or firelight. (Transmission = 74%). SG10 Supergel #10: Medium Yellow Yellow with green. Good for special effects. Unflattering in acting areas. (Transmission = 92%). SG11 Supergel #11: Light Straw Pale yellow with slight red content. Useful for candle effects. Can be used for area lighting. For bright day feeling. (Transmission = 82%). SG312 Supergel #312: Canary Warmer than 10. A bright, vibrant yellow that evokes exotic sunlight. Use with caution on skin. (Transmission = 85%). SG13 Supergel #13: Straw Tint Much less green than in other straws. Suggests warm sunlight glow when contrasted with ambers and blues. (Transmission = 78%). SG313 Supergel #313: Light Relief Yellow Vibrant Yellow. More red than 312. Less green than all other yellows. (Transmission = 76%). SG14 Supergel #14: Medium Straw Pale amber-higher red content than 12. Sunlight, accents, area lighting with caution to skin tones. (Transmission = 68%). SG15 Supergel #15: Deep Straw Warm golden amber with some green. Useful for special effects-candlelight, firelight. (Transmission = 65%). SG317 Supergel #317: Apricot A rosy amber which produces a romantic sunset color. Useful as sidelight or backlight color. (Transmission = 51%). SG318 Supergel #318: Mayan Sun A medium salmon color which evokes feeling of a tropical island. A good sunset color. Interesting backlight and accent color. Good for warm tonal effects. (Transmission = 52%). SG19 Supergel #19: Fire Strong red amber. Excellent for fire effects. (Transmission = 20%). SG20 Supergel #20: Medium Amber Afternoon sunlight. Lamplight and candlelight. Tends to depress color pigment values. (Transmission = 54%). SG21 Supergel #21: Golden Amber Useful for amber cyc light and late sunsets. (Transmission = 43%). SG22 Supergel #22: Deep Amber Very useful as a backlight. Dramatic specials and firelight. (Transmission = 26%). SG23 Supergel #23: Orange Provides a romantic sunlight through windows for evening effects. (Transmission = 32%). SG24 Supergel #24: Scarlet Very deep amber. Red with a touch of blue. (Transmission = 22%). SG324 Supergel #324: Gypsy Red Vibrant orange-red. Helps red and orange scenery pop. (Transmission = 31%). SG25 Supergel #25: Orange Red Good for firelight or special effects. Use when red with higher yellow content is needed. (Transmission = 14%). SG26 Supergel #26: Light Red Vibrant red. Good alternative primary. (Transmission = 12%). SG27 Supergel #27: Medium Red Good red primary for use with three-color light primary systems in cyclorama lighting, footlights, and border lights. (Transmission = 4%). SG30 Supergel #30: Light Salmon Pink Excellent for general area washes. Gives overall warming effect to skin tones. (Transmission = 44%). SG31 Supergel #31: Salmon Pink General wash. Good for follow spots. (Transmission = 46%). SG331 Supergel #331: Shell Pink Warmer and lighter than 31. Good for fair skin tones and to emphasize romance. (Transmission = 68%). SG32 Supergel #32: Medium Salmon Pink Deepest of the salmon pinks. (Transmission = 28%). SG332 Supergel #332: Cherry Rose A tropical pink that is good for musicals or concert lighting. A good backlight color. Interesting accent color. Good for a splash of sunset color. (Transmission = 38%). SG33 Supergel #33: No Color Pink A pale almost colorless pink. (Transmission = 65%). SG35 Supergel #35: Light Pink Similar to 33, but slightly deeper. (Transmission = 66%). SG36 Supergel #36: Medium Pink Good for general washes and cross lighting. (Transmission = 46%). SG336 Supergel #336: Billington Pink (Transmission = 48%). SG337 Supergel #337: True Pink A cool pink excellent for washes and general illumination. A good follow spot color. A component of early morning sunrise. (Transmission = 55%). SG38 Supergel #38: Light Rose Similar uses as 37, but with greater saturation. (Transmission = 49%). SG339 Supergel #339: Broadway Pink A deep, saturated pink created for musicals and specials. Excellent for down and backlighting. (Transmission = 15%). SG39 Supergel #39: Skelton Exotic Sangria A sultry, deep purple. Good for musicals or concert lighting. Excellent special effects color. (Transmission = 10%). SG40 Supergel #40: Light Salmon Similar uses to 23 but a bluer color. (Transmission = 34%). SG342 Supergel #342: Rose Pink Extremely intense, hot pink. Produces strong washes of color for concert and dance. Combined with a complimentary color like turquoise, will create a dynamic, sculptured effect. (Transmission = 16%). SG43 Supergel #43: Deep Pink Rich, hot pink. Electric in effect with rich saturation. (Transmission = 28%). SG343 Supergel #343: Neon Pink A bright, dark pink excellent for musicals or rock and roll concert lighting. A good color for creating fake neon effects with fluorescent tubes. (Transmission = 33%). SG344 Supergel #344: Follies Pink A vibrant, almost fluorescent pink with a cool component. Traditionally important as a special effects color in the Broadway musical. Follow spot and dance applications as a modeling color. (Transmission = 21%). SG45 Supergel #45: Rose Use on scenery and background effects. Adds tone and modeling to scenery. (Transmission = 8%). SG46 Supergel #46: Magenta Similar uses as 45 where more saturation is needed. (Trans.= 6%). (Transmission = 6%). SG346 Supergel #346: Tropical Magenta (Transmission = 22%). SG47 Supergel #47: Light Rose Purple Good for eerie or dramatic effects. Beautiful backlight color. (Transmission = 16%). SG347 Supergel #347: Belladonna Rose Powerful magenta-purple. Good effects filter for dance. (Transmission = 6%). SG48 Supergel #48: Rose Purple Pale evening color. Excellent for backlight. (Transmission = 16%). SG348 Supergel #348: Purple Jazz A dusky purple. Good for simulating purple neon or old night club atmosphere. (Transmission = 14%). SG49 Supergel #49: Medium Purple Darkest of the magenta purple range. (Transmission = 4%). SG349 Supergel #349: Fisher Fuchsia A medium fuchsia good for special effects. An interesting backlight or accent color. (Transmission = 11%). SG50 Supergel #50: Mauve Subdued sunset effect. Useful in backlights. To create seedy atmosphere. (Transmission = 14%). SG351 Supergel #351: Lavender Mist (Transmission = 61%). SG52 Supergel #52: Light Lavender Excellent for general area or border light washes. It is a basic followspot color. (Transmission = 26%). SG53 Supergel #53: Pale Lavender Use when a touch of color is needed. (Transmission = 64%). SG353 Supergel #353: Lilly Lavender Same intensity as 55 with more red content. (Transmission = 29%). SG54 Supergel #54: Special Lavender Same as 53, but warmer. Useful for beams of realistic moonlight. (Transmission = 50%). SG55 Supergel #55: Lilac Same as 53, but cooler. (Transmission = 37%). SG355 Supergel #355: Pale Violet A cool lavender which acts as a neutral in a three color area lighting system. Will work well as a wash for drops or set pieces. Tones the space. Effective as moonlight shadows. (Transmission = 20%). SG56 Supergel #56: Gypsy Lavender Highly saturated, good for side and backlighting and non-realistic effect. (Transmission = 4%). SG356 Supergel #356: Middle Lavender A lavender halfway between 52 and 57 in hue and value. Useful for general illumination and side-lighting. (Transmission = 27%). SG57 Supergel #57: Lavender Excellent backlight. Gives good visibility without destroying night illusions. (Transmission = 24%). SG357 Supergel #357: Royal Lavender A rich lavender which will enhance blue and red costumes and scenic pieces. Excellent for nightime scenes. Rich, vivid accents, good in backgrounds. (Transmission = 5%). SG58 Supergel #58: Deep Lavender Excellent back light. Enhances dimensionality. (Trans.= 10%). (Transmission = 10%). SG358 Supergel #358: Rose Indigo A warm, red purple that recalls the Jazz Age. Useful for creating saturated color effects in live performance situations-club and musical group lighting. (Transmission = 5%). SG59 Supergel #59: Indigo The original Congo Blue. A purple-blue, highly saturated, for modeling effects and non-realistic atmospheres. (Transmission = 2%). SG359 Supergel #359: Medium Violet Midnight and moonlight illusions. Enforces mysterious mood. Useful for evening cyc wash. (Transmission = 9%). SG61 Supergel #61: Mist Blue Excellent for general area washes. Very light cool tint of blue. (Transmission = 66%). SG361 Supergel #361: Hemsley Blue A sharp cold blue that stays clean when dimmed. (Transmission = 18%). SG62 Supergel #62: Booster Blue Helps maintain white light when dimmer is at low intensity. (Transmission = 54%). SG63 Supergel #63: Pale Blue Good for creating an overcast look and feeling. (Transmission = 56%). SG363 Supergel #363: Aquamarine A pale blue-green color. Can be used for area lighting. A soft backlight color. (Transmission = 52%). SG64 Supergel #64: Light Steel Blue Useful for beams of realistic moonlight. (Transmission = 26%). SG65 Supergel #65: Daylight Blue Useful for achieving depressed moods and dull skies. (Transmission = 35%). SG66 Supergel #66: Cool Blue A pale green shade of blue; good for area or general washes. Creates an icy feeling on stage. (Transmission = 67%). SG366 Supergel #366: Jordan Blue More green than 65. A crisp light blue-green. (Transmission = 32%). SG67 Supergel #67: Light Sky Blue Excellent sky color. Useful for cyc and border lights. (Transmission = 26%). SG367 Supergel #367: Slate Blue Clean medium blue. Good for sky color or moonlight. (Transmission = 20%). SG68 Supergel #68: Parry Sky Blue Excellent for early morning sky tones. Popular among designers for cyc and borders. (Transmission = 14%). SG368 Supergel #368: Winkler Blue A silvery blue, used for front light and moonlight. (Transmission = 16%). SG69 Supergel #69: Brilliant Blue Used for dramatic moonlight effects. (Transmission = 18%). SG369 Supergel #369: Tahitian Blue Slightly more green than 69. (Transmission = 22%). SG70 Supergel #70: Nile Blue Useful for very light midday skies. Occasionally used for general cool tint. (Transmission = 45%). SG370 Supergel #370: Italian Blue Good to create eerie and mysterious effects. Good for night time water effects. (Transmission = 31%). SG71 Supergel #71: Sea Blue Occasionally used for general cool tint and non-realistic washes. (Transmission = 30%). SG371 Supergel #371: Theatre Booster 1 Less red than 3202. (Transmission = 35%). SG72 Supergel #72: Azure Blue A clean slightly green blue. Good moonlight fill. (Transmission = 44%). SG372 Supergel #372: Theatre Booster 2 Slightly lighter and less red than 3204. (Transmission = 55%). SG73 Supergel #73: Peacock Blue Good for fantasy, moonlight and water effects. (Transmission = 28%). SG373 Supergel #373: Theatre Booster 3 Slightly lighter and less red than 3208. (Transmission = 72%). SG74 Supergel #74: Night Blue Fantasy moonlight. Crisp and beautiful. Popular as a backlight or sidelight in contrast to area light. (Transmission = 4%). SG374 Supergel #374: Sea Green For enhancing water scenes or deep sea environments. Greener than 73. (Transmission = 26%). SG75 Supergel #75: Twilight Blue Less green & cresper than 76. (Transmission = 11%). SG76 Supergel #76: Light Green Blue Distinctive greenish blues. Useful for romantic moonlight. (Transmission = 9%). SG377 Supergel #377: Iris Purple Medium neutral lavendar. Good wash light. (Transmission = 11%). SG78 Supergel #78: Trudy Blue A rich clean red blue that warms to lavender when dimmed. (Transmission = 19%). SG79 Supergel #79: Bright Blue Cool clear bright blue. (Transmission = 8%). SG80 Supergel #80: Primary Blue Primary blue. For use with three color light primary system in cyc lighting. (Transmission = 9%). SG81 Supergel #81: Urban Blue Very cold brittle feeling. (Transmission = 10%). SG82 Supergel #82: Surprise Blue Deep rich blue with slight amount of red. (Transmission = 6%). SG382 Supergel #382: Congo Blue Deep blue more saturated than Roscolux 385. Good for dark night skies or for a backlight color. A great color for rock and roll concert lighting. (Transmission = 1%). SG83 Supergel #83: Medium Blue Good for non-realistic night skies. (Transmission = 4%). SG383 Supergel #383: Sapphire Blue A deep romantic blue on the red side. (Transmission = 4%). SG84 Supergel #84: Zephyr Blue A true blue with excellent punch for bright skies. Lovely contrast to pale blues; adds coldness to shadows. (Transmission = 14%). SG384 Supergel #384: Midnight Blue An intense red-blue. Deeper than 83 with a little more red. (Transmission = 2%). SG85 Supergel #85: Deep Blue Deeply saturated blue with a hint of red. (Transmission = 3%). SG385 Supergel #385: Royal Blue Excellent for non-realistic backgrounds. A very saturated blue. Pronounced red content that will shift toward purple when dimmed. Low transmission but will offer a striking contrast when used as a background with lighter accents. (Transmission = 4%). SG86 Supergel #86: Pea Green Good for dense foliage and woodland effects. (Transmission = 56%). SG386 Supergel #386: Leaf Green (Transmission = 32%). SG388 Supergel #388: Gaslight Green A yellow-green similar to the color emitted by gas lighting fixtures. Appropriate for period pieces: i.e. La Boheme, and useful for creating reflections from fields and meadows. (Transmission = 76%). SG89 Supergel #89: Moss Green Useful for mood, mystery and toning. (Transmission = 45%). SG389 Supergel #389: Chroma Green Suggests reflected light from dense foliage. A brilliant cyc lighting color which will work for chroma-keying effects in television production (Transmission = 40%). SG90 Supergel #90: Dark Yellow Green Alternate primary where higher transmission is desired. (Transmission = 13%). SG91 Supergel #91: Primary Green Primary green for three color primary system. (Transmission = 7%). SG392 Supergel #392: Pacific Green Cyc Wash. Good Costume color. Magical on skin. (Transmission = 20%). SG93 Supergel #93: Blue Green Useful for mood of mystery and for toning scenery that has been spattered in blues. (Transmission = 35%). SG393 Supergel #393: Emerald Green An exagerrated green. Nearly double intensity as 93, less blue than 95. (Transmission = 14%). SG94 Supergel #94: Kelly Green Fantasy and unrealistic effects. Unflattering on skin tones. (Transmission = 25%). SG95 Supergel #95: Medium Blue Green Used on foliage in moonlight areas or for creating a mood of mystery. Good for toning scenery painted in blues, blue-greens and greens. (Transmission = 15%). SG395 Supergel #395: Teal Green A medium green-blue which can be used as a mystical special effect color. Also an interesting side or backlight color in concert lighting. (Transmission = 13%). SG96 Supergel #96: Lime To simulate unnatural sunlight before and after a rainstorm or tornado. (Transmission = 98%). SG398 Supergel #398: Neutral Grey A very neutral filter to balance brightness of lamps of different wattage without changing the color temperature. (Transmission = 40%). Diffusion Materials SG100 Supergel #100: Frost Frost. Changes ellipsoidal to fresnel beam pattern. (Transmission = ). SG101 Supergel #101: Light Frost Offers softened beam.Changes ellipsoidal into flood or scoop. (Transmission = ). SG104 Supergel #104: Tough Silk Creates a slash of light for stretching light along stairs, tables, cycs, etc. Diffuses while maintaining compactness of beam. (Transmission = ). SG113 Supergel #113: Matte Silk Good for striplights and specials. (Transmission = ). SG114 Supergel #114: Hamburg Frost A very light frost; good on followspots and PAR lamps. (Transmission = ). SG119 Supergel #119: Light Hamburg Frost Lighter than 114. Recommended for followspots and slight diffuse focus for ellipsoldals. (Transmission = ). SG120 Supergel #120: Red Diffusion Combine a color with Matte Diffusion. Aids in broad, even illumination of cycs and drops. SG121 Supergel #121: Blue Diffusion Combine a color with Matte Diffusion. Aids in broad, even illumination of cycs and drops. SG122 Supergel #122: Green Diffusion Combine a color with Matte Diffusion. Aids in broad, even illumination of cycs and drops. SG124 Supergel #124: Red Cyc Silk Combine a color with 104 Tough Silk. SG125 Supergel #125: Blue Cyc Silk Useful in border and striplights to prevent scalloping; helps illuminate cycs and drops. SG126 Supergel #126: Green Cyc Silk Useful in border and striplights to prevent scalloping; helps illuminate cycs and drops. SG127 Supergel #127: Amber Cyc Silk A secondary color combined with 104 Tough Silk. SG132 Supergel #132: Quarter Hamburg Frost (Transmission = ). SG140 Supergel #140: Subtle Hamburg Frost (Transmission = ). SG160 Supergel #160: Light Tough Silk Retains the diffusion properties of 104 but with less light loss. (Transmission = ).

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