Gel Swatch Library3.1.10 - App Store

The Gel Swatch Library by Crossroads Motorsport, LLC., lets lighting production personnel browse, search, and compare more than 1,600 gel color filters made by the most popular manufacturers:
- Apollo
- GAM
- Lee
- Rosco

The Gel Swatch Library lets you:
- Search for gels by name or number
- Sort gels by number or how they're arranged in the physical swatchbook (forwards or backwards in the swatch book)
- Compare similar and complementary colors
- Examine each color's detailed Spectral Energy Distribution graphs by turning the iPhone or iPod touch sideways
- View CMY/RGB percentages or DMX values for any color
- See the last 21 colors visited with the "Recently Viewed Colors" list
- Send comments directly to the developers with the "Feedback" button

We have added two great new features we think you will love:
1. Live view of colors in the gel item or gel comparison view with either front or back cameras.
2. Or see the same gel views over any photo in your library.

Both of these features are available as an in app purchase. Both of the features can be previewed for free with our pre-chosen colors (G-101 & G-305).

The Gel Swatch Library is perfect for:
- Theatres
- Churches
- Cruise ships
- Corporate events
- Educational theater programs
- Nightclubs
- Theatrical dealers
- And many more areas of the lighting world!

Version History We have just updated the support email and improved the appearance of several features. 3.1.10 12/02/2025 Appearance fixes to extend the usability in dark environments. Large headers for improved navigation for users running iOS 11 or higher. 3.1.9 01/13/2020 Appearance fixes and new documentation. 3.1.8 05/13/2019 You can now use an iPad in the split screen mode. It no longer shows only the SED graph in landscape orientation. 3.1.7 01/10/2019 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. 3.16 06/22/2018 We fixed 4 corrupted colors. All the improvements here are passed on to our new app ShadowMagic. 3.1.5 05/17/2018 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. 3.1.4 02/26/2018 Bug Fix for slow loading on older phones which can cause a crash.
New dark keyboard for working in dark theaters. 3.1.3 02/07/2018 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. 3.1.2 12/28/2017 Now we can accommodate projects with long lists.
Sharing on iPad now works better. 3.0.5 12/01/2017 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. 3.0.4 11/18/2017 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. 3.0.3 11/15/2017 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. 3.0.2 10/26/2017 Compatible with iOS 11.
Add confirmation to clear "recents" list to prevent inadvertent erasing of the list.
Provide more access to projects. 3.0.1 09/27/2017 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. 3.0.0 09/07/2017 Bug fix to keep detail view from hanging 2.0.2 12/02/2012 - Miscellaneous bug fixes 2.0.1 11/13/2012 - 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 10/05/2012 Significant performance improvement for load time.
Minor bug fixes.
Transmission value now calculated for all gels. 1.5.1 12/17/2009 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 12/01/2009 Stability improvements 1.4.1 05/19/2009 1.4 05/07/2009 1.3.1 04/22/2009 1.3.0 04/09/2009 1.2.1 12/29/2008