How to Filter Harsh Fluorescent Lights

Fluorescent light is more energy efficient than incandescent or halogen light bulbs. The bulbs burn longer, use less power and emit less heat. Many offices and public buildings use fluorescent lights and there is a movement for households to switch to these lights as well. A drawback to using fluorescent light is that it emits an uneven color spectrum. This results in harsh lighting with sharp shadows and a greenish hue. For photography and video, these lights are unattractive. However, there are a lot of options which filter fluorescent light to create a color-balanced image.

Things You'll Need

• Flat sheet filter
• Fluorescent camera filter

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Instructions

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     Purchase a flat sheet filter to place over fluorescent light sources. These filters come in many sizes and are available at hardware stores. Measure the source before purchasing this product to make sure you know the proper size.

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     Insert the flat sheet filter to fit over the fluorescent source.

   • 3

     Attach a fluorescent filter to the lens of the camera. These filters are made for all sizes of SLR and video cameras. Twist the filter onto the front of the lens until it stays on its own.

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     Adjust the white balance of the camera after the filter is attached.