Monday, March 3, 2014

Tiffen ships Hollywood Diffusion Effects Filters

March 3, 2014
By Joel Shore
WPPI Show, Las Vegas

Tiffen announced that its Pearlescent, Satin and Black Satin filters are now available in 40.5, 43, 46, 49, 52, 55, 58, 62, 72, 77 and 82mm ring sizes. Originally developed for Hollywood cinematographers, the Pearlescent, and Black Satin filters soften excess detail and reduce wrinkles and blemishes, giving DSLR photographers and videographers more creative control over their shots.

Tiffen Pearlescent Filter
Tiffen’s Pearlescent filters create a subtle new look with a slight softening of contrast and a luxurious Pearlescent halo around highlights. These new filters aid photographers in taking the edge off the image, reducing blemishes on talent while adding a softness in the images highlights.

Tiffen Pearlescent Filter Feature Highlights
·         Create a special "atmosphere" by softening excess sharpness and contrast
·         Generate a pearlescent halo around highlights
·         Lighter grades help tone down the excessive sharpness and contrast
·         Maintains focus
·         Often used to mute colors for exquisite pastel tones
·         Made from water-white glass
·         Available in densities of 1/2, 1 and 2
·         Now available in: 40.5, 43, 46, 49, 52, 55, 58, 62, 72, 77 and 82mm ring sizes

Tiffen Satin and Black Satin Filters
Tiffen’s Satin and Black Satin filters soften excessive sharpness and add a mild contrast reduction to smooth out unwanted blemishes and wrinkles. The filters give a smooth look to textured surfaces.
Tiffen Satin and Black Satin Filter Feature Highlights
·         Satins produce a cleaner, muted diffusion.
·         Black Satins produce a warmer, grainier feel.
·         Smooth out unwanted blemishes and wrinkles
·         Give a silky smooth look to textured surfaces
·         Soften details in a unique manner, while adding a mild glow to highlights
·         Effect of lighter grades more subtle, with higher grades becoming gradually more noticeable
·         Made from water-white glass
·         Available in densities of 1, 2 and 3
·         Now available in: 40.5, 43, 46, 49, 52, 55, 58, 62, 72, 77 and 82mm ring sizes

Tiffen Pearlescent, Satin and Black Satin Filters Availability
The Tiffen Pearlescent, Satin and Tiffen Black Satin filters are available today through Tiffen domestic and international dealers and distributors.
About Tiffen Award-Winning Filter Technology
A pioneer in optical filter technology, Tiffen’s ColorCore™ technology provides filmmakers with the necessary tools to create the world’s greatest images. Five years ago, Tiffen responded to the demand and developed the groundbreaking IR pollution control filters. The company has since expanded the IRND technology by combining the technical benefits of IRNDs with some of Tiffen’s best-selling special effects filters.
During its rich history, the Tiffen Company has been recognized twice by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences (Oscar® Awards 1985 and 2000) and twice by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (Emmy® Awards 1998 and 2012) for its outstanding development achievements in filter technology.