Tiffen Ultra Contrast Filters at DVinfo.net

Dave Largent · May 3rd, 2004, 01:43 AM

Anyone used them? Said to give DV a more filmic
appearance.
I might try one but don't know which strength to get.

http://www.tiffen.com/contrast_filters.htm

Ken Tanaka · May 3rd, 2004, 01:48 AM

See this thread. I have one. No, it's not an automatic "film look". They can give you a tiny bit more exposure latitude in dark areas under very specific conditions. They are prone to veiling flares and require great care during set-up. Definitely not a tool for run and gun casual shooting.

Dave Largent · May 3rd, 2004, 02:51 AM

Thanks for the link.
Doesn't sound too good for run and gun.

Graeme Nattress · May 3rd, 2004, 04:44 AM

I have a 3 and a 5, and run and gun can be tricky, or, like the other night when we went out to shoot a nightclub, work perfectly....

But I don't recommend the ultra contrast filters unless you're prepared to do some work in post with adjusting your blacks by compressing them slightly. The end result after doing this is very nice though....

Graeme

Kevin Burnfield · May 4th, 2004, 09:12 AM

I use the Ultra Con 1 a LOT... too bad it was an experience in madness getting it from Tiffen last year.

No filter is going to give you instant 'film look' but it can help.

Here's a neat page I found a while back that I thought was helpful and interesting:

http://www.posteffects.com/usersguid...en/tiffen0.htm

Like I said, lately getting any specialty filters from Tiffen has been a total crap shoot since they seem to be trying to put themselves out of business on purpose.

May 3rd, 2004, 01:43 AM	#1
Dave Largent Trustee Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,483	Tiffen Ultra Contrast Filters Anyone used them? Said to give DV a more filmic appearance. I might try one but don't know which strength to get. http://www.tiffen.com/contrast_filters.htm

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Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	See this thread. I have one. No, it's not an automatic "film look". They can give you a tiny bit more exposure latitude in dark areas under very specific conditions. They are prone to veiling flares and require great care during set-up. Definitely not a tool for run and gun casual shooting. __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

May 3rd, 2004, 04:44 AM	#4
Graeme Nattress RED Problem Solver Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 1,365	I have a 3 and a 5, and run and gun can be tricky, or, like the other night when we went out to shoot a nightclub, work perfectly.... But I don't recommend the ultra contrast filters unless you're prepared to do some work in post with adjusting your blacks by compressing them slightly. The end result after doing this is very nice though.... Graeme __________________ www.nattress.com - filters for FCP

May 3rd, 2004, 02:51 AM	#3
Dave Largent Trustee Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,483	Thanks for the link. Doesn't sound too good for run and gun.

May 4th, 2004, 09:12 AM	#5
Kevin Burnfield Major Player Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Princeton, NJ Posts: 363	I use the Ultra Con 1 a LOT... too bad it was an experience in madness getting it from Tiffen last year. No filter is going to give you instant 'film look' but it can help. Here's a neat page I found a while back that I thought was helpful and interesting: http://www.posteffects.com/usersguid...en/tiffen0.htm Like I said, lately getting any specialty filters from Tiffen has been a total crap shoot since they seem to be trying to put themselves out of business on purpose.