How to get this quality video?

Paul R Johnson · November 5th, 2010, 03:49 PM

It was indeed gelatine, and faded amazingly quickly. In the 60s, gel really was gelatine, but plastics became popular in the 70s. The first 'proper' man-made gel was an acetate, quite thick and it hardened quickly - especially in the more saturated colours - going almost transparent in the centre of the beam. Brands were Cinemoid (Strand) in the UK, and Rosco produced similar stuff in the US. Polycarbonate or polyester is the current material used by most manufacturers - polyester being more heatproof, so better for high temp use.

Jeff Hinson · November 5th, 2010, 04:37 PM

Thanks to all...a lot of good info.
Jeff

November 5th, 2010, 03:49 PM	#31
Paul R Johnson Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Lowestoft - UK Posts: 4,045	It was indeed gelatine, and faded amazingly quickly. In the 60s, gel really was gelatine, but plastics became popular in the 70s. The first 'proper' man-made gel was an acetate, quite thick and it hardened quickly - especially in the more saturated colours - going almost transparent in the centre of the beam. Brands were Cinemoid (Strand) in the UK, and Rosco produced similar stuff in the US. Polycarbonate or polyester is the current material used by most manufacturers - polyester being more heatproof, so better for high temp use.

November 5th, 2010, 04:37 PM	#32
Jeff Hinson Major Player Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Down South, IN Posts: 422	Thanks to all...a lot of good info. Jeff