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Ultra Con or Black Promist for a filmic look?

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BRANDON JAMESON

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Hello all,

I know this is subjective, but here's the question.

What filter is preferable for a more filmic look, a Black Promist or a Ultra Con?

What intensity do you prefer and would you ever use both at the same time?

Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
 
Tough call. It also depends on the lenses. If you have older vintage lenses, UltraCon might be better. UltraCon for outdoors is great and probably more useful. Interviews and people setups look better with Promist.
 
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I shot this last weekend with the Angenieux/Tokina 28-70 and 1/8 ProMist. You can see a subtle glow around the whites.

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Well it also depends on what grade or strength the Promist filter is 1/8th should be nice and subtle or 1/4th for a more pronounced effect. Beyond that and the image will begin too look filtered. But it is an asthetic call. I don't think I have used a PM in 10 years and I do not even keep them in my filter kit. The Ultracon were designed to leak some light into the shadows helping the film grain respond to low light level but not create softening or halation so unsure of their value on a digital sensor. Would love to see a test.
 
Tom Gleeson said:
Well it also depends on what grade or strength the Promist filter is 1/8th should be nice and subtle or 1/4th for a more pronounced effect. Beyond that and the image will begin too look filtered. But it is an asthetic call. I don't think I have used a PM in 10 years and I do not even keep them in my filter kit. The Ultracon were designed to leak some light into the shadows helping the film grain respond to low light level but not create softening or halation so unsure of their value on a digital sensor. Would love to see a test.
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Hey Tom,

May I ask what filters you carry in your kit and why?

thank you!
 
Agree with Matt, the Hollywood Black Magic is my go to filter for things I used to do with a Black Pro Mist or Classic soft. I have a Digicon I use to tame contrast in open sunlight or deep interior shadows.

Ultimately the content and desired atmospherics lead me to a particular filtration choice and I like to stay consistent throughout the show when I can.

Cheers - #19
 
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