Semi-transparent color cards: Do these exist?

[fug.li]

Hello,

I was just experimenting using my camera's built-in flash using the palm of my hand before the light to color it and reduce its luminosity. It worked like a charm. I got a brilliant soft amber hue which I absolutely adore. I then used the semi-transparent cap of a tupperware container in the same place and got a brilliant yellow light. I was thinking of experimenting more and searched ebay for "semi-transparent flash color cards" but got no results. Are there commercially available cards which can do this? I can hold it by hand for the shot.

Thanks!

 

[Garbz]

Flash Gels.

 

[Aggressor]

Try searching for flash gels. That may point you in the right direction.

http://strobist.blogspot.com/2006/03/lighting-101-using-gels-to-correct.html

 

[K_Pugh]

yup try Lee web site, here in the UK atleast you can fill in a contact form and they'll send you a brocuhre and swatch book with loads of gels.