Philipp Kunzli Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Hey Everybody I'm in preproduction for a glossy beauty commercial. Unfortunately, the lenses we have to shoot on, are a set of Zeiss Distagon T 2.1. I know it's the definitely not the right choice but's what we got. The camera we shot on is an Epic Dragon. The result should be is a "classic" soft beauty look with a lot of flares, gentle blacks and a lot of soft backlight. Normally I'd order a set of of old uncoated lenses but as written, it's not possible and the Distagon are quite "dry"... My thoughts go towards stacking a Glimmerglas with a Black Promist together... But may be you guys have any oder and better idea. THX for your support. Philipp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member David Mullen ASC Posted April 21, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted April 21, 2016 I don't think uncoated lenses are as misty as a GlimmerGlass or ProMist but you should use those if that's the look you want. If you just want a hazier, milkier look but less misty halation around lamps, you might try an UltraCon, or Smoque filter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Brereton Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 I don't think Standard Speeds are necessarily the wrong lenses for the job. They do flare fairly easily, and have a pleasing softness when wide open. You could add some subtle diffusion like a Soft FX to the lens, and then lift your black levels a little in post. I don't think you'd be disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Satsuki Murashige Posted April 21, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted April 21, 2016 Other filter options might be Tiffen Pearlescent, Low Con, or Bronze Glimmerglass. Or nets. Or you could try OLPFs with diffusion built-in like the Kippertie Carbon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philipp Kunzli Posted April 22, 2016 Author Share Posted April 22, 2016 Other filter options might be Tiffen Pearlescent, Low Con, or Bronze Glimmerglass. Or nets. Or you could try OLPFs with diffusion built-in like the Kippertie Carbon. Hey Satsuki Thanks for your replay. What's a OLPF with the Kippertie Carbon? Never heard of it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Westfall Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Hey Satsuki Thanks for your replay. What's a OLPF with the Kippertie Carbon? Never heard of it? http://kippertie.com/?product=lowcon-olpf-carbon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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