CTO (Color Temperature Orange, orange color temperature gel)
In stage lighting industry, CTO is a tool for adjusting the color temperature of lights. It is used for precisely controlling color temperature, especially when pursuing specific color effects such as simulating sunset or warm-toned illumination.
What are its features？
I. Characteristics
- Specific color: It appears orange and can effectively lower the color temperature of lights.
- Material: Usually made of special filter materials, it has good light transmittance and stability.
II. Functions
- Adjusting color temperature: It can transform high-color-temperature lights (such as cool white) into warm-toned lights with a lower color temperature. For example, in performance scenes that need to create a warm and comfortable atmosphere, such as lyrical musicals or warm dramas, using CTO can adjust the lights to a warm yellow tone, giving the audience a warm feeling.
- Enhancing color expression:
- Combining with other colors: It can be combined with other colored filters or lighting effects to create a more diverse color combination. For example, when combined with a blue filter, it can create the effect of sunrise or sunset, enhancing the layering and drama of the stage picture.
- Highlighting themes and emotions: Different color temperatures convey different emotions and themes. The warm-toned lights brought by CTO are usually associated with emotions such as warmth, comfort, and intimacy. In scenes depicting family, friendship, or love, it can better set off the emotional theme and make the audience resonate.
- Adapting to different scene requirements:
- Indoor and outdoor scene transitions: In some performances that simulate different lighting environments indoors and outdoors, CTO can help stage lights quickly switch color temperatures, making the transition more natural and enhancing the audience's sense of immersion.
- Representing different seasons and times: Stage performances often need to represent different seasons and times. CTO plays a significant role in creating a seasonal atmosphere. For example, in autumn scenes, it can create a warm golden tone; in winter scenes, warm-toned lights can bring a warm feeling and form a contrast with the cold season.
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