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Rafael Lopes · June 9th, 2006, 07:21 AM

Did anyone try the Tiffen HDTV filter? I tried the ultracontrast 3 and found the result to be a bit agressive for my taste (the footage was too milky even with a ND filter). I also tried the Black Pro Mist 1/4 and I found the result to be barrely visible. The Tiffen HDTV has 3 different intensities (1/2, 1 and 2) and I'd like to know if somebody tried it and what were the results (footage would be great). I plan to use it with a FX1 to "increase" the latitude a little and soften the harsh video look a bit.

http://www.2filter.com/faq/tiffen/tiffen_hdfilters.html

David H. Castillo · July 19th, 2006, 11:49 AM

I have used the HDTV filters with a Varicam with fujinon lenses. I used HDTV 1 with 1/4 Low Contrast filter to get a more filmic look. If you are using the Sony H1 I recommend using the 1/8 Low Contrast indoors and 1/4 outdoors. The HDTV filters might diffuse the sony to much especially in the highlights.

I have footage on my sight that I shoot with a 1/8 low contrast filter check the flamenco piece

David H Castillo
Director of Photography
Blue Barn Pictures
www.bluebarnpictures.com

Rafael Lopes · July 25th, 2006, 06:40 AM

Yes. that is what I heard. Aparentely these filters work really well IF combined with a ND, polarizer, etc. I'm not really sure which intensity to buy though...1/2, 1 or 2? Do you have any footage shot with your HDTV#1?

July 19th, 2006, 11:49 AM	#2
David H. Castillo Cinematographer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 152	Tiffen filters I have used the HDTV filters with a Varicam with fujinon lenses. I used HDTV 1 with 1/4 Low Contrast filter to get a more filmic look. If you are using the Sony H1 I recommend using the 1/8 Low Contrast indoors and 1/4 outdoors. The HDTV filters might diffuse the sony to much especially in the highlights. I have footage on my sight that I shoot with a 1/8 low contrast filter check the flamenco piece David H Castillo Director of Photography Blue Barn Pictures www.bluebarnpictures.com

June 9th, 2006, 07:21 AM	#1
Rafael Lopes Trustee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Rio de Janeiro Posts: 1,239	Tiffen HDTV Did anyone try the Tiffen HDTV filter? I tried the ultracontrast 3 and found the result to be a bit agressive for my taste (the footage was too milky even with a ND filter). I also tried the Black Pro Mist 1/4 and I found the result to be barrely visible. The Tiffen HDTV has 3 different intensities (1/2, 1 and 2) and I'd like to know if somebody tried it and what were the results (footage would be great). I plan to use it with a FX1 to "increase" the latitude a little and soften the harsh video look a bit. http://www.2filter.com/faq/tiffen/tiffen_hdfilters.html

July 25th, 2006, 06:40 AM	#3
Rafael Lopes Trustee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Rio de Janeiro Posts: 1,239	Yes. that is what I heard. Aparentely these filters work really well IF combined with a ND, polarizer, etc. I'm not really sure which intensity to buy though...1/2, 1 or 2? Do you have any footage shot with your HDTV#1?