Gel Swatch Library

Name: Gel Swatch Library
Rating: 4.6 (13 reviews)
Author: Crossroads Motorsport, LLC

by Crossroads Motorsport, LLC

iPhone · iPad

Active Last checked 31 Jul 2026

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4.6 13 ratings · App Store

2/5Ok, but used to be better
I bought this app because my girlfriend had gotten it herself several months prior. When she got it an i believe when i first got it it had the ability to compare any 2 gels. but since then in one of the updates Wybron killed this functionality. now you can only compare what they deem "similar" or complementary. Frequently I need to see how 2 gels will react when mixed together, or more often i don't always have a gel that is "similar" (as they define it) so i need to compare a gel i do have with the target gel to see just how far i am. I am quite disappointed that this functionality was removed. What the app does still do it does well but i can't in good conscience recommend this to LD friends of mine as strongly as i once could. I don't see the benefit of removing functionality to replace it with a button that for me is essentially just an ad for another app i don't need or want.

lordquibble · 31 Jul 2026
5/5Great App!
I use this App for almost every one of my productions, it's a very useful and powerful tool to have in your kit.

Coeorsed · 31 Jul 2026
5/5Thanks for the update!
Well, that took 5 years but I'm very grateful for the additions and improvements. Thanks!

Grady S. · 31 Jul 2026
5/5Essential Cinematography iPhone app
Thank you for the latest Gel Swatch iPhone app update. The ability to use my iPhones camera or a calibrated photo to preview thousands of gel colors plus compare gels side by side over the image? This update is a game changer for my location scouts, tech meetings and those quick “What gel looks good here?” moments. I can’t wait to use it out in the field and on-set. It’s top of the stack now in my iPhones Cinematography Apps folder. One suggestion on improving the app. If the apps photo preview feature gave us the ability to selectively erase or paint on an area of the color gel overlay (for still photos only, not the live camera) this would really help in coming up with complex color combos. The ability to show Production Designers, Set Painters and Props people where a gel color wash will play on a live set would be incredible for an iPhone app. Tiffen used to have 2 iPhone apps that allowed masking to a certain degree with their camera filters overlaid on top of still photos. They sold it off I believe and it’s now called “DFT” aka Digital Film Tools in the iPhone App Store. It still functions the same and I use it all the time. I don’t know how complex app coding is but just a thought on taking the app to the next level. Have a great New Year! Kurt Kurt Rauf Director/Cinematographer

Vegasdp · 31 Jul 2026
5/5Fantastic App
Great tool if you take the time to set your screens brightness and color temperature this app renders color really well. Also has nice features to make your life easier.

Dgapres · 31 Jul 2026

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1.2.1
1.3.0
1.3.1
1.4
1.4.1
Stability improvements
1.5
Code changes to support reliability and future expansion Added dealer information for Lee Filters. Check your current location for dealers or enter a zip code. Click on dealer disclosure button to get details. Click on phone number to call dealer. Click on email to email dealer. On detail view, scroll between CMY, RGB and Notes. This allows text to display larger. Notes consist of manufacturer notes for the gel (ie. stops, mired shift and usage information). Can't read the whole note? Tap on it to pop up a window with the complete note. Search now includes the notes field in the results. Names no longer overlap each other on comparison view. In list view, shake the device to go to a random gel in the current swatch book. Swatch books are now listed by manufacturer and then product line. Added Lee Urban Effect Filters. Added Rosco e-colour+ (Only available in Europe). Added Rosco cinegel. Added Rosco CalColor. Added Rosco Storaro Selection. Added Rosco cinelux. Note: Your recently viewed colors list will be cleared when updating from an earlier version of the app to v1.5.
1.5.1
Significant performance improvement for load time. Minor bug fixes. Transmission value now calculated for all gels.
2.0
- Fixed bugs to make Gel Swatch Library work better on iOS6 - Added the ability to combine gel colors and see the results. - Added the ability to view gels on different light sources. - Added the ability to create projects, allowing you to keep lists of gels and notes for their use. - Updated the gel lists. - Many more minor bug fixes and modifications.
2.0.1
- Miscellaneous bug fixes
2.0.2
Bug fix to keep detail view from hanging
3.0.0
Makes full use of the Retina HD display with wide color gamut. Use gestures for navigating back through the menu structure. More sharing options for your projects. New foundation for faster operation and more advanced features coming soon.
3.0.1
Compatible with iOS 11. Add confirmation to clear "recents" list to prevent inadvertent erasing of the list. Provide more access to projects.
3.0.2
View gel colors on four different light sources: Cool LED, HMI, Incandescent, and Warm LED. Combine two gel colors and see the resultant color. The closest colors to the mixed color are presented. Advanced search function to allow examining the notes from the manufacturers.
3.0.3
Gel Swatch Library now follows current swatch books in their respective order. We still have the very handy numerical sort as well. Also runs on iPad, with rotation lock off. There are over 82,000 elements of information concerning the 1600 gels. Most of them are now correct. One color is not. Bonus points to those who can find the incorrect color.
3.0.4
Bug Fix from 3.0.3. The projects file now will keep your gels. If you updated from 3.0.2 to 3.0.4 you will not see the problem. If you have updated from 3.0.2 to 3.0.3 and if you had any projects (the file folder) the gel data is gone. Any projects and notes you had are preserved. The blank gels can be deleted and replaced with your original intentions. We are very sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused. Gel Swatch Library now follows current swatch books in their respective order. We still have the very handy numerical sort as well. Also runs on iPad, with rotation lock off. There are over 82,000 elements of information concerning the 1600 gels. Most of them are now correct. One color is not. Bonus points to those who can find the incorrect color.
3.0.5
Now we can accommodate projects with long lists. Sharing on iPad now works better.
3.1.10 · 2 Dec 2025
We have just updated the support email and improved the appearance of several features.
3.1.2
We added two great new features we think you will love: Live view of colors in the gel item or gel comparison view with either front or back cameras. Or see the same gel views over any photo in your library. Both of these features are available as an in app purchase. The features can be previewed for free.
3.1.3
Bug Fix for slow loading on older phones which can cause a crash. New dark keyboard for working in dark theaters.
3.1.4
We have added 17 new Gels to the library. If we have missed one, please let us know. The text entry fields are now dark gray for less glare when using the Gel Swatch Library in darkened environments.
3.1.5
We fixed 4 corrupted colors. All the improvements here are passed on to our new app ShadowMagic.
3.16
We are happy to announce that projects can be directly exported to ShadowMagic. Gel Swatch Library is the best way to discover and distinguish between gel colors. It has always been easy to make up a collection of gels for your show and save them as a project. Now that work can be used directly in our virtual light lab.
3.1.7
You can now use an iPad in the split screen mode. It no longer shows only the SED graph in landscape orientation.
3.1.8
Appearance fixes and new documentation.
3.1.9
Appearance fixes to extend the usability in dark environments. Large headers for improved navigation for users running iOS 11 or higher.

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