This SMOKE Lens Filter ROCKS!

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VIDEO CHAPTERS
0:00 Introduction
0:59 What is the Smoque Filter
1:49 What are Diffusion Filters?
3:06 Diffusion Lens Tests
6:50 Why Grading is Important!
7:41 More Diffusion Filter Resources
8:29 Final Recommendation and a note on Filter Strengths

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[BryceDearden]

The DP of Marvelous Mrs. Maisel carries smoque filters in case they don’t have time to haze a room or for matching a hazed set on a reshoot

[karmatraining]

I have the Glimmerglass 1 and often film outdoors, let me tell you, the halation and the way it softens the harsh digital frame are worth every penny. It makes my footage look dreamlike and totally different to anything else out there. So much more to it than any software effect you can use.

[filterboy]

Thank you so much for giving me a shout out at 8:08
Been watching your stuff for ages and never thought I would one day appear in one of your videos :)

[OlegNikitin]

Love that you did a shout out to small channels! Respect that!

[gamedesign]

Nice filters. I would love to see a video showing the differences between lens filters and post effects and the reasons why some effects can’t be done in post as well as a lens filter.

[unbound_classic]

This is interesting on an artistic level. Modern lenses are so clean/clinical that people are adding character to them. Stuff that is just part of the inherent character of many vintage lenses.

[fjodorf]

I your studio and that little table with the Macintosh on it!!! It almost looks like a CG or a toy scene and the lighting is really great. Could come directly from a Pixar movie or something. Really great work.

[smryt]

I can’t be the only one who isn’t a fan of Black ProMist filters. I get when they’re used with a purpose, but way too many people here on Youtube use them 24/7 and never take them off their lenses.

When I see videos with very low contrast and extreme highlight blooming I can tell right away they just slapped on a BPM filter because everyone else is doing it

This Smoque filter is quite interesting though and if used purposefully I think you can get amazing footage with it

[HartenDylan]

Amazing video as always, and was actually just starting to go down the diffusion filter rabbit hole (Tiffen, Moment, Urth, etc.). Was also happy to see the shoutouts at the end of the video. Such a simple gesture, but genuinely something that can make a huge difference for smaller creators!

[NatesFilmTutorials]

I’ve used this for years and never thought to make a video about it smh 🤦‍♂️ Fantastic video Caleb!

[REMY.C.]

Thank you for the comparison.
GxAce, Casey, might be the most creative filmmaking and photography channel I know. All his content is way up there. Strongly suggest his channel. Every video is almost like a sci-fi movie (blade runner and such), great content.

[MadeInFranceASMR]

Thanks for this extremely useful video!
I’ve been following your channel for 5 or 6 years maybe more haha, and I’ve always added those effects in post production because couldn’t decide which filter to buy since there are expensive. This video will definitely help me chose and take the plunge :)
Edit: I also love using my fog machine to create a smoky ambiance in my sets, but since I make 30min long shots, it’s not consistent as time passes and grading is sometimes tricky, those filters will definitely solve that.

[EposVox]

Glimmerglass and the new Lucid Dream FX filter from PrismFX are S-Tier!

[SidneyDiongzon]

Ahhh thanks for this video man! I've been trying to figure out which filter to get, so thanks for getting these filters to test out!

[mlegrand]

I love that you shouted out some other channels to check out. Nice work on this video Caleb!

[JamesSpurin]

Somebody Stop Me! Caleb Pike is Smoqqqqueeeinng with another video! Thanks, amazing video, as always

[DethronerX]

Beautiful.
If you dont mind me saying, @ 3:00 when you insert comparison clips, could you please sync them so your hand is moving in unison, because otherwise, its chaotic, confusing and too much information

[marcinmrzyglocki]

Thanks for the hint, I had no idea that such filters exist, very few shops carry them - and I like the effects! Will definitely try them one day for both photos and videos.

[MagnumDB]

2:30 - why is a filter called “ultra contrast“ all the way in the corner for decreased contrast?

[FutureCityAmbient]

What's good about the filter is - you may no longer need to get a vintage lens, as you can get a pretty much the same look with putting a filter on top of a modern lens. They way I see it.