Lee Filters
ActiveOverview
Lee Filters manufactures colour filters and colour gels for entertainment lighting, film, photography, television, live entertainment, and architectural applications. It holds a leading position in Europe for stage lighting gels, competing with brands like Rosco, and produces camera and lighting filters used by professionals worldwide.128
History
Founded in 1967 as part of the group that became Lee International, the company developed motion picture filters and control mediums, earning the Bert Easey Technical Award from the British Society of Cinematographers in 1980.1 LEE Filters Limited was incorporated in 1992 as a private limited company.3 It is now owned by Panavision.18
Product Lines
| Product Line | Positioning | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Lighting Gels (colour filters for stage and entertainment) | Industry standard in Europe for stage lighting | $10 - $100 |
| Cine Filters (motion picture and camera filters) | Professional filters for film and television | $50 - $500 |
| Camera Filter Systems (photographic filter holders) | Precision systems for photographers and cinematographers | $150 - $800 |
| Architectural Lighting Filters | Filters for architectural and installation lighting | $20 - $200 |
Manufacturing
Products are manufactured at their facility in Andover, Hampshire, United Kingdom.28
Notable Products
- Lee Color Gels - Industry-standard colour gels for stage lighting used in entertainment industries.
- Lee Cine Filters - Motion picture filters developed for film and cinematography.
- SW150 Filter System - Camera filter holder system for wide-angle lenses in photography.
- ProGlass Filters - High-quality glass filters for professional camera use.
- Diffusion Filters - Control mediums for lighting and motion picture applications.
Reputation
Lee Filters is regarded as a leading manufacturer of lighting and camera filters, trusted by professionals in film, theatre, and photography for over 50 years, with colour gels serving as the European industry standard.128 Enthusiasts and professionals value its continuous research and development for high-quality products.2 It competes directly with brands like Rosco, maintaining a strong position without noted major criticisms in available sources.1
Sources (8)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee_Filters
- https://prospeo.io/c/lee-filters-revenue
- https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/02684458
- https://rocketreach.co/lee-filters-profile_b5cee1f9f42e09e0
- https://leefilters.com/about/
- https://www.zoominfo.com/c/lee-filters/62097177
- https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/02684458/filing-history
- https://leefilters.com