
It is easy to see why the Black Pro-Mists have been such a success for over the past 30 or so years. Its unique layering of contrast combined with a gauzy paint like halation, function as a twist on the stand of the pro halation spill effect. Even at its lowest density, it delivers an effective and increase in the halation which adds a pleasing depth of warmth, but is not transported to the skin tone values. These characteristics will become more apparent when you use densities of 1 quarter and above.
In the heavier densities the spill is quite aggressive from the practical light, with the warm tone becoming more apparent. Yet the subtle but effective look still continues to make the pro mist filter a staple filter for many cinematographers in the digital world.

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The Tiffen 4 x 5.65" Black Pro-Mist 1/8, 1/4 & 1/2 Filters
helps to reduce the value of the highlights while slightly lowering the
overall contrast. This filter is especially useful for smoothing out
and softening facial wrinkles and other blemishes. While designed for
use with movies, this filter can also be used for fashion and beauty
applications. Unlike a traditional diffusion or soft focus filter,
Pro-Mist filters provide little loss of detail across the image. The 1/8
density provides a very small amount of contrast and highlight
reduction and allows for a soft, pastel-like quality of light.
Tiffen filters are made using ColorCore technology, a process that
involves laminating the filter substrate between 2 pieces of optical
glass and grinding flat to a tolerance of 1/10,000th of an inch. This
filter measures 4 x 5.65" / 101.6 x 143.5mm.
Tiffen Optical Filters
Tiffen filters are manufactured using ColorCore
technology, a closely guarded proprietary process that entails permanently
laminating the filter material in between two pieces of optical glass that are
ground flat to tolerances of a ten-thousandth of an inch, then mounting them in
precision metal rings. The ColorCore process allows us to control the color and
density of Tiffen filters, and the characteristics of special effects filters
with much greater accuracy than typical dyed-in-the-mass filters, which usually
exhibit color and density .
When Tiffen filters are ground and polished, the Colorcore
is unaffected, so color and density remain uniform. Indeed, when you hold a
group of Tiffen filters of the same type against a white sheet of paper, they
all look identical -- because they are! Try this with our competitor's filters
and you're likely to see slight variations.
Maybe that's why most top Hollywood motion picture studios
rely on Tiffen filters for their multimillion-dollar productions, or why we can
custom-make an exact replacement for them if one breaks on the job. That's
consistency, and excellence - two pretty good reasons why, when it comes to
filters, you should rely on Tiffen too. More...
See the Difference Tiffen Filters Make
Tiffen filters make a big difference indoors, outdoors, in
close-up portraits or mile-wide landscapes, in bright sun or shade, and in many
other photo situations - the right Tiffen filter delivers a great image instead
of a snapshot. Whether you're shooting photos or video, in black and white or
color, Tiffen filters offer a variety of subtle, special and spectacular
effects to give you more enjoyment every time you use your camera or camcorder.
Filters, like all crafted optics, are susceptible not only to breakage, but to premature aging caused by environmental factors. Most filters are made up of several layers of materials consisting of glass, dyes, optical cements, chemical compounds, particles etc. Even with protective measures employed, there are many factors that can still affect the longevity of the filter: moisture (prolonged exposure to humidity), excessive heat and excessive light are the most common environmental causes that can affect the filter’s chemistry over time.
To protect your filters and keep them in great working condition for a long time (along with the rest of your camera gear) we recommend making sure to keep the filters stored in a dark, cool, and dry place when not in use. The use of filter pouches or specialized cases will also keep your filters safe from breakage when not in use. If you are in a humid environment, the addition of fresh silica gel packs or a dehumidifier in the room they are stored is also highly recommended. Protecting your filters as you would your camera lenses will ensure many years of use of your filters.
What do you recommend cleaning filters with?
Hand blower first, if it's just light dust, that usually handles it. If you need to clean further, a Kim Wipe sprayed with Tiffen/Pancro Lens Cleaner, work in a circular motion from the middle out.
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