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Cinematography11 min read
Kelvin vs. Mired: Why Gels Are Measured in Mireds
A guide to mired shift and gel selection. Why the Kelvin scale is not perceptually linear, and how to calculate the right gel for any source.
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Cinematography11 min read
How to Balance Mixed Lighting on Set Without a Color Meter
A practical guide to resolving mixed-light conflicts using gels, white balance, and visual reference. Covers daylight, tungsten, fluorescent, HMI, and LED sources with mired shift calculations and gel selection for each scenario.
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