
At Lightbulb Rentals, one of our featured softening filters is the Schneider Hollywood Black Magic. Specifically, the Schneider 6.6 x 6.6" Hollywood Black Magic Filter is designed to diminish the visibility of blemishes and wrinkles intentionally. This attribute can be advantageous for achieving a more flattering portrayal of subjects, while simultaneously softening highlight and mid-tone contrasts and reducing glare.
Moreover, it produces a subtle glowing effect around highlights, which can enhance the subject's appearance or create a desired visual effect, all while preserving overall sharpness.
This filter is categorized as grade 2. Higher grades such as 1/4, 1/2, 1, and 2 are also available, each approximately doubling the strength of the filter's effect with each increment in grade number.
Schneider 4 x 5.65″ Classic Soft 1/2 Filter$20/day
Tiffen 4 x 5.65″ 1.2 Hot Mirror IRND Filter$20/day
Schneider 4 x 5.65″ ND Graduated 0.6 SEH (Soft Edge Horizontal)$20/day
Vivitar 4 Piece Filter Kit$3/day
Tiffen 6 x 6″ Smoque 4 Filter$20/day
Tiffen 4 x 5.65″ Pro-Mist 1/8 Filter$20/day
Lindsey Optics Brilliant 2 Neutral Density Variable ND Filter 6.6 x 6.6″$75/day
Tiffen 4 x 5.65″ Smoque 2 Filter$20/day