Cyc Light Gel

[derekleffew]

The mesh safety screen is to prevent shards of molten hot glass from raining down upon the "talent" should a lamp explode.

[marcusianl]

Originally Posted by derekleffew

The mesh safety screen is to prevent shards of molten hot glass from raining down upon the "talent" should a lamp explode.

Ah. 'Tis a shame that's standard then

[ErickAlexJames]

Originally Posted by marcusianl

Ah. 'Tis a shame that's standard then

The screen is also used to hold gel form if you are using them as a cyc ground row...but thats a whole 'nother can o worms.

[Les]

Originally Posted by marcusianl

Ah. 'Tis a shame that's standard then

Yes, quartz halogen lamps can "go out in fashion" without warning. See WIKI entry Super Nova. The safety screen protects your soft goods from being exposed to large chunks of molten glass as well.

[NevilleLighting]

The mesh is actually a safety mechanism in case the lamp explodes. Safety code calls for a physical barrier between the lamp and the performer or technician. That's why when you buy a PAR can it has a screen inside.

RGB is a very acceptable approach. I tend to abandon the green quickly if I find that I really need a good yellow or deep amber such as R41. In an ideal world, if you have the budget to do this, build up a stock of different cyc cuts. As you have learned, there are colors that cannot be achieved with RGB.