Our Guide to Comparing Lens Diffusion Filters | Cinematography 101

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Have you ever wondered how different diffusion filters can impact the look of your shot?

It’s a new year, and with that comes an exciting new addition to B2S. In this episode, we’re joined by DP/Host Valentina Vee as she showcases how diffusion filters can bring a unique characteristic to the visuals of your film or video. There are dozens of filters to choose from, each bringing their own features and strengths to the table. Specifically, in this video we’re pointing our attention to one filtration set in order to discuss the basics of halation, contrast and resolution. Later on, Vee takes a stab at the DIY approach and creates special filters with household items such as vaseline and fishnets to see if we can imitate the effect of a professionally coated diffusion filter!

0:00 – Intro
0:59 – What is a Diffusion Filter?
1:35 – Triangle of Diffusion
2:48 – Setting Up the Shot
4:36 – No Filter
5:15 – Filter Elements
5:35 – The Complete Lens Filter Test
6:47 – Analysis of Results
8:10 – Bring in the Haze!
9:12 – Experimenting with DIY Filters
9:15 – Vaseline
10:25 – Stocking/Fishnet
10:58 – Flashlight
12:08 – The Final Look
12:36 – That’s a Wrap!
13:17 – Questions

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