Black Pro Mist 1/4

[Joe Cage]

Hello,

The black pro mists lower the contrast and smoothens the highlights. I especially like to use them to smoothen the highlight roll-off, and smoothen the image somewhat. But I am not sure when shooting with a Ursa Mini Pro or Scarlet-W in Log/Raw lowering the contrast makes any sense anymore? Or does it? (escpecially when you do not add more contrast in the image in post, feels like shadow noise/fpn is more present or am I wrong about that?)

I do have the issue when shooting with the black pro-mists and shooting into the sun or hard light, the image gets incredibly hazy. There is probably no way around that is there(besides framing differently in another angle)?

Cheers,

 

[D Fuller]

Hello,

The black pro mists lower the contrast and smoothens the highlights. I especially like to use them to smoothen the highlight roll-off, and smoothen the image somewhat. But I am not sure when shooting with a Ursa Mini Pro or Scarlet-W in Log/Raw lowering the contrast makes any sense anymore? Or does it? (escpecially when you do not add more contrast in the image in post, feels like shadow noise/fpn is more present or am I wrong about that?)

I do have the issue when shooting with the black pro-mists and shooting into the sun or hard light, the image gets incredibly hazy. There is probably no way around that is there(besides framing differently in another angle)?

Cheers,

That. Happens with any diffusion filter. I’d suggest switching to a lighter strength for backlit shots.

BTW—this would be a great question; for the ‘Ask David Mullen’ thread. He’s a master with filters.

 

[Joe Cage]

That. Happens with any diffusion filter. I’d suggest switching to a lighter strength for backlit shots.

BTW—this would be a great question; for the ‘Ask David Mullen’ thread. He’s a master with filters.

Ooh thanks, maybe thats a good idea!

 

[Marc Wielage]

I would do some tests. One advantage of doing this kind of "glow" effect in post is that we can confine the halation and glow only to certain areas. With a real Promist filter, you've baked that look in forever. As long as you have the skill and experience to trust that, it can work very well, but it can be helpful to have the ability to increase or reduce the effect in post.

 

[Maira Fravel]

I would do some tests. One advantage of doing this kind of "glow" effect in post is that we can confine the halation and glow only to certain areas. With a real Promist filter, you've baked that look in forever. As long as you have the skill and experience to trust that, it can work very well, but it can be helpful to have the ability to increase or reduce the effect in post.

That sounds wonderful! I'll follow this tip too. Thanks!

 

[Joe Cage]

I would do some tests. One advantage of doing this kind of "glow" effect in post is that we can confine the halation and glow only to certain areas. With a real Promist filter, you've baked that look in forever. As long as you have the skill and experience to trust that, it can work very well, but it can be helpful to have the ability to increase or reduce the effect in post.

Yeah I usually dont do the edits and there is never a budget for a grader. And the editor is great at editing but he pays little attention to colorgrade or looks. So I rather get the image right in camera.