Tiffen 4x4" Graduated Sunset 3 Filter

Experience the transformative power of Tiffen's 4x4" Graduated Sunset 3 Filter, a leading choice among industry professionals worldwide. This filter empowers photographers and videographers to manipulate their images, either by creating captivating illusions or enhancing the reality captured in their shots.

The Tiffen Color-Grad filters are renowned for their versatility, offering a myriad of applications. They can inject vibrant color into a dull sky, alter a specific color in a scene to achieve a unique special effect, or enhance existing colors to create subtle yet dramatic color shifts. Moreover, they are instrumental in achieving a more balanced exposure in situations with uneven lighting.

The 4x4" Graduated Sunset 3 Filter, like all Tiffen Color-Grads, is available in a wide array of sizes and colors. They are crafted with either a soft edge, where the transition area is between 1/2" to 2" wide before reaching full density, or a hard edge, where the transition area is approximately 1/4" to 1/2" wide before reaching full density. Special order attenuated gradients are also available, where the transition area spans the entire filter, starting clear and reaching maximum density at the opposite end.

When using rectangular-shaped filters, such as the 4x5.650 (Panavision size), understanding the terms vertical and horizontal is crucial. These terms refer to the filter's position in relation to the camera when the grad line is horizontal.

The choice between a "hard" edge or "soft" edge Tiffen Color-Grad largely depends on your subject matter, its surroundings, and the type of lens you use. Telephoto lenses utilize a small portion of the filter, making a hard edge the recommended choice for long lenses, as a soft edge could get lost in the image. Conversely, wide-angle lenses make objects appear smaller, making a soft edge the preferred choice for short focal lengths, as a hard edge gradient could appear as a harsh straight line. For subtle blending with irregular-shaped subjects or unusual lighting, soft edges and attenuators are the ideal choice.

In essence, the Tiffen 4x4" Graduated Sunset 3 Filter is a powerful tool for image-makers seeking to elevate their work, offering unparalleled control over color and light.