Tiffen 4x5.65" Graduated Soft Edge Sunset 3 Filter - Vertical Orientation

Experience the transformative power of Tiffen Color-Grad filters, a highly sought-after tool in the photography industry. These filters are expertly designed to empower photographers and videographers to either craft illusions or amplify reality in their images.

The 4x5.65" Graduated Soft Edge Sunset 3 Filter with Vertical Orientation is particularly versatile, offering a multitude of applications. It can inject vibrant color into a dull sky, alter a specific hue in a scene to achieve a unique special effect, or enhance existing colors to create subtle yet impactful color drama. Moreover, this filter is adept at creating a more balanced exposure in situations with uneven lighting.

Tiffen Color-Grads are available in an extensive range 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 like the 4x5.650 (Panavision size), the terms vertical and horizontal are 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 filter 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 ideal 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 more suitable for short focal lengths as a hard edge gradient could appear as a harsh straight line. Soft edges and attenuators are perfect for subtle blending with irregular-shaped subjects or unusual lighting conditions.

In summary, the 4x5.65" Graduated Soft Edge Sunset 3 Filter with Vertical Orientation is a versatile tool that can dramatically enhance your photography and videography outcomes.