Jason McKelvey Posted September 6, 2004 Share Posted September 6, 2004 Does anyone know what exact filter is used on the West Wing? It doesn't seem to soften the overall picture too much, but has unique highlight flares. When I use a Black ProMist 1 or 2 I get the highlight flares I like, but it softens everything else too much. Thanks, Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member David Mullen ASC Posted September 6, 2004 Premium Member Share Posted September 6, 2004 They use nets, not glass diffusion filters. That's why they get that semi "star filter" look around points of light. Closest effect in glass diffusion would be Tiffen Soft-FX or Schneider Classic Softs, not the foggier ProMist-types of diffusion. But Soft-FX or Classic Softs won't get you that star filter effect that nets create. Most common source for nets are Fogal or Christian Dior black "ultra sheer" pantyhose. The real key though is the use of intense areas of extreme overexposure -- this allows you to use lighter grades of diffusion while still getting halation around the bright areas. If you are having to use too-heavy diffusion to see the effect, it's because you don't have enough intensely bright areas or hot backlights to react to the diffusion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason McKelvey Posted September 6, 2004 Author Share Posted September 6, 2004 Thank you, David. Sincerely, Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason McKelvey Posted September 6, 2004 Author Share Posted September 6, 2004 Thank you, David. Sincerely, Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Gross Posted September 7, 2004 Share Posted September 7, 2004 I wonder if they've alterred the netting now that they've gone from 35mm to Super-16. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason McKelvey Posted September 7, 2004 Author Share Posted September 7, 2004 Are the current ones on right now S-16? I've been watching the old ones on Bravo. Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Gross Posted September 7, 2004 Share Posted September 7, 2004 This coming season is on Super-16 as a cost-cutting measure. The Bravo reruns are all in 35mm except for the original pilot episode which was shot on Super-16. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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