Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/12/12

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Subject: [Leica] Re: Complimentary flash filter
From: Charles <chaslor@mindspring.com>
Date: Sun, 13 Dec 98 00:09:32 -0400

I can't speak for the photog you mentioned, but I have noticed a 
substantial difference when photographing people in B&W under artificial 
light that has been gelled one way or the other. Warm light tends to 
portray skin tones better, cold light tends to enhance skin problems. 
This can be used for effect when you test it all and understand what's 
going on. I have never fully explored the concept, but I do know that the 
color of the light on the subject as well as the color that ultimately 
reaches the film has a great impact on the final B&W print.

charles