Budget diffuser filters?

[Inazuma]

I've come to really like the look of videos made with diffusion filters (

[sudopera]

Check this video, maybe you can find some answers

http://dslrvideoshooter.com/filters-video-part-filter-types-uses/

 

Halation is glow around highlighted objects introduced with filters. Example: without filter you see only shape of the flame on a candle, with filter you get glow like a halo around the flame (that is why it's called halation).

[andy lee]

you can make your own diffussion very cheaply - stretch nylons over the back of the lens - this is an old Hollywood trick that works a treat - they have been doing it for years - how tight you stretch it effects the amount of diffussion.

 

Janusz Kaminski’s work with Steven Spielberg uses this alot , as well as Joe Wright’s Atonement, shot by Seamus McGarvey,

 

have a read of this !

 

http://coltondavie.com/tests/testing-net-diffusion/

[andy lee]

Formatt make a great diffusion filter - same quality as Tiffen but cheaper

 

Formatt Super Mist 1/4 is a nice filter less harsh than Tiffen Promist 1/4

I only ever use these filters when shooting close ups for girls/actresses faces or it can end up looking like 1970's Penthouse porn if you are not carefull!! beware!! haha!

[Cinegain]

you can make your own diffussion very cheaply - stretch nylons over the back of the lens - this is an old Hollywood trick that works a treat - they have been doing it for years - how tight you stretch it effects the amount of diffussion.

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Ryan/FilmRiot recently had a video about that...