Rosco Powder Frost Fluorescent Sleeve T12 48"are an efficient and comparably inexpensive way to control fluorescent lighting - the most difficult lighting to shoot under. In addition to color temperature control, sleeves give you the freedom to create many interesting colors and effects. Another major advantage of sleeves is that they help protect against potential lamp breakage by minimizing the dangers of shattered glass.

These polycarbonate tubes feature the specific color effect inserted inside the tube. These filters are available in many colors and sizes.

Polycarbonate Tube    More Than 300 Colors Available    Controls Color of Fluorescent Lighting

Includes two End Caps - Maintains lamp position and guards against shattered glass

T8 and T5 include a UV filter which allows less than 10% transmission below 390 nanometers. This prevents premature color fading and protection from harmful UV rays

Standard lengths for 2', 4', 5' and 8' lamps

Can easily be cut to custom lengths with scissors

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does this paint glow in the dark, or is an ultraviolet light required?

A: In order for the paint to glow, an ultraviolet light is required.

Q: 2. What percentage of light does it cut (reduce)?

A: The light loss would be about 50% or 1/2 a stop

Q: 3. Is cinebounce waterproff?

A: The Rosco Fluorescent Lighting Sleeve/Tube Guard are not considered waterproof.

Q: 4. Frost means its matt finish on this one? So its not clear see through?

A: This filter would have a matte finish to it.

Q: 5. Is the paint sensitive to both Ultra Violet A and B light?

A: As per Rosco, when this paint is used over lighter colors, it is hard to detect. It works best when used over dark colors under a blacklight.

Q: 6. Is this 48 inches by 48 inches?

A: This would not be a square format. It would measure 48 in length with a outside diameter of 1.71 .

Q: 7. Can I paint cars with this?

A: While the manufacturer specifies that this paint should be applied to clean, dry surface which is free of dirt or grease, there is no mention for it being used for paint a car.

Q: 8. hello, how wide is the gel? I see it's 4' long but how wide?Many thanks

A: This is a sleeve which fits over a 4' fluorescent lamp.

Q: 9. Will these fit Quasar Science Q50X LED tubes?

A: Yes this filter is compatible with 4 ft tubes like the Q50X.

Q: 10. Does it go on white at first?

A: Invisible Blue is a milky white paint that fluoresces to a pale blue under blacklight. When painted over light colored surfaces, Invisible Blue is difficult to detect. However, it can be seen when painted over dark or black colors.