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Review Summary
2018-10-03T20:00:00
In my opinion, the VIV is the ultimate 4×5.65? 3-stage matte box. It can do anything you’ll ever need a matte box to do, just don’t mistake it for an ultra-low weight option. That’s why I believe it’s best paired alongside the Misfit Atom for gimbals. Side flags, top flag, bottom flag, swing away, 15mm rod mounted, 19mm rod mounted, clip on, cinetape mounts, one to three stages, filter tray rotation it’s all possible. Built like a tank, it’s showing very little sign of wear after two years and dozens of shoots, this VIV will likely last the rest of my career.
Brandon H.

15mm lightweight (attachable 15mm and 19mm studio brackets) (Studio brackets offer better clearance than the lightweight bracket)
4x4, 4x5.65. 1st stage is fixed, 2nd & 3rd stages rotate 360 deg.
Stack cassette technology (patent pending)
150mm (5.91")
Industry standard. Multiple options from Bright Tangerine and third party manufacturers
114mm (138mm round filter)
Industry standard. Multiple options from Bright Tangerine and third party manufacturers
Lubrication free user serviceable
Fully adjustable lightweight flags. Top, left, right, bottom
Matte black. Set of 18-20, 24-28, 32-40, 50-75, 85-180
Bracket with five 3/8" threaded holes or Cinetape slider
Carbon fibre, hard anodized aluminum
2 stage: 486g (17.14 oz)
3 stage: 591g (20.85 oz)
Lightweight bracket: 61g (2.15 oz)
Top flag: 108g (3.81 oz)
Side flags: 150g (5.29 oz)
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Viv 4x5.65 compact matte box
A fusion of clamp-on, rod mount & swing-away, Viv is a lightweight hybrid with an impressive field of view. Combining adjustable flags with revolutionary filter stages, Viv contains all the features you'll ever need in a matte box.
Stack cassette technology
1, 2, 3, expandable filter stages
Undo the screws, remove the back and insert another filter tray. It's that simple. No costly cassettes to buy. No time wasted changing back plates.
360 Degree Revolutionary filter stages
As well as being removable, the 2nd and 3rd stages rotate through 360 degrees. And of course, you can rotate a round filter in our donuts.
Smaller and lighter
It's better to be compact
Beyond being a studio matte box, Viv is flexible enough to transform in to a lightweight clamp-on. Light enough to take to any location and small enough to manoeuvre in any space.
Quick release
Swing away to clamp-on in seconds
With the addition of the lightweight arm, Viv becomes a fully functioning studio matte box. Once attached the arm can be removed in seconds. Simply release the lock, slide the matte box off the arm and you're ready to go in clamp on mode.
Swing away slide core
Faster lens changes
Viv is able to slide forward and swing away in an effortless motion to make lens changes quick and simple, giving you more time to focus on what's important.
Adjustable lightweight flags
Superior light control
Our matte boxes aren't just filter holders. Protecting your lens from stray light improves contrast and resolution. The carbon fiber blades are fixed to light alloy axles that stay with the flag. Remove the flag, remove the weight.
Incredibly robust
A step up in strength
Viv is engineered to achieve an incredibly high strength to weight ratio. Combining a rock solid carbon fiber core with sophisticated hard anodized alloys, Viv is extremely tough and built to last. We stand by our products and on them.
Adjustable glide rail
A mounting point with a difference
A feather light floating hole. The 3/8" mounting point means you can attach a small LED light, a monitor or best of all, a Cinetape for tracking distance. Simply twist, slide and place it wherever you want or remove it in seconds.
Self servicing
It just got easy
Normal filter stages get clogged up. Thanks to our Stack Cassette Technology, trapped debris and lubrication are now a thing of the past. Servicing only takes a few minutes. You're done with just the swipe of a brush.
Vertical rise
Everything lines up nicely
There are many great new accessories out there, but sometimes things don't line up. Our vertical height adjustment system allows you 12.5mm of movement. Meaning whatever accessories you use, your matte box works.
Wider field of view
It's what we do best
Cover lenses as wide as a 14mm Cooke S4 and still use 3 filter stages. Use RED Pro Zooms at 5K. Vignettes are a thing of the past.