How To Get Cinematic Film Look (BLACK Pro-Mist 1/8 and 1/4 Filter)

In this video I’m showing you how to use a Tiffen Pro-Mist filter to give your footage a cinematic film look. I’ll answer questions like what are Pro-Mist filters? What Pro-Mist to buy? And more. We’re taking a look at no filter vs Pro-Mist 1/8 vs Pro-Mist 1/4, so take notes and please leave a comment below if this was helpful or for future videos you’d like to see!

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For anyone who is interested; when Tiffen created Pro Mist filters they created the different strengths in order to provide a consistent level of filtration across the range of focal lengths because the filtration effect increases as the focal length of the lens becomes more telephoto. A 1/4 pro mist (black or white) will be much stronger on an 85mm lens than it will be on a 25mm lens. A common formula for using Pro Mist filters is 1/2 for 18mm and wider, the 1/4 for 25-35mm and 1/8 for 50mm and above. This principle applies to all diffusion filters. I hope this information is useful.

[joenajvar]

Best explanation of Pro Mist filters I've seen so far. Great breakdown with perfect, side by side examples that explain the concept in a way that is easy to understand for someone just starting on this subject. Thank you!

[usernamehandle]

So I’m only 3min into this video and this is already the best video on the subject. So many other pro mist filter videos have been essentially an ad for a certain brand, or just not exploring their full use or usefulness. This is fantastic and helpful. Thanks!

[tylerfields]

Amazing comparisons between a few scenes and the practicality, I think I'm going with the 1/8 as it adds a light bloom, cinematic soft flare, diminishes harsh highlights, without losing too much detail from the digital perspective, the balance between digital and cinematic film like! 1/8 is it for me!

[CaseyHardman]

I've been using an 82mm 1/4 and LOVE it for music videos and short films, but we recently did a maternity photo shoot for my girlfriend with it in a field close to sunset and learned a valuable lesson. lol We lost a TON of details and had to do a lot of reconstruction with her face, so I'm thinking I might grab a 1/8 for outside shoots and when the 1/4 might be too much.

[Jonessodas]

This is why I like my vintage Nikkor AI/AI-s lenses. Sharp enough, but smooth and creamy right in the optics. It's not quite the same effect necessarily, but it really depends on the individual lenses. They all tend to flare more than modern glass. There's SO many classic lenses you can get for so cheap that can be adapted to most cameras these days. Just find the set that gives you the look you want.

[Dan-jgzl]

Tbh this is essential to make digital photography look good.

[appleshampoo]

Wish they would make a 1/6th strength :D. 1/8 seems sometimes too subtle and 1/4 often too strong. Guess I'll go with 1/8th. Thanks for making the video, really helpful.

[iwasjustchillin]

That tip about getting the size of your biggest lens and just getting step down ring... saved my ass

[Talchowney]

Best comparison I have seen so far and I have watched everything about this now on Youtube. I have a A7iii with 18-35mm and will be getting the Tiffen 1/4 after this!

[AMPATL]

For some reason I always want to listen to the Bee Gees right after watching your videos...

[PsychonautTV]

no, seriously, this is the EASIEST, CHEAPEST way to instantly make your footage have that look that most people see all the time but don't actually know how to get it.

diffusion is huge in film. great video!!

[alexdiaz]

3 years ago, he talked about being excited to get to 1k subs now my guy is at 147k (September, 2023). Hats off to you my sir👍🏼

[mrprice]

Doing my research and this video put me over the edge. Just bought one.

[donaustin]

If someone cant afford these filters, they may want to try the "Glow" affect in FX in Resolve, gives a similar look and is adjustable.

[itsberiberi]

Thank you so much! I was thinking about getting a fujifilm to get this filmish look, but it’s WAY TOO EXPENSIVE… so this will be a cute starter compromise! This video was great! Now teach us how to colorgrade in that beautiful style of yours 😂

[jrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr]

I just picked one up for my 35mm SLR and I am really excited to use it for these similar looks. Congratulations on 1000 subscribers....up to 71k only 6 months later!

[colormemike]

Nice breakdown! Couldn't decide between the 1/8 & 1/4, but thanks to your video I now know that 1/8 is for me 👍🏻

[JRH]

I, m sold.. it makes it look so beautiful.

[HerbyFL]

Hello, if I have a sigma 18 35, which filter should I buy or if I have a super takuma