Glass filters: Tobacco, Chocolate, Antique Suede shootout.

[Shawn Nelson]

I had nothing to do with this, but found this nearly unwatched gem on Vimeo. It's very cool to see the differences.

http://vimeo.com/35377371

I like the #1 on both Chocolate and Tobacco, but find #2 and 3 really go off the rails, unless you need an extreme look.

I think Antique Suede is gorgeous, and very light. #1 is barely noticeable while 2 and 3 are pleasing. Hell, I'd love to see an Antique Suede 5.

 

[Joe Taylor]

I'm a very big fan of the Chocolate Series and when I need things to look "hot/humid" the Antique Suede are a priceless. Tobaccos are just too strong. Even the #1. Some claim that digital filters are making glass obsolete, but if I am going for a certain look, I'll bake it in real good with genuine glass.

 

[Kevin Marshall]

Just used a Chocolate #1 for a short - really loved it. The DP that introduced me to it described it as "makes everything look...kind of awesome." Right he was.

 

[albert rudnicki]

Cool samples.
If properly exposed, you would be surprised how much of that look you get but just simply shifting colour temp. in post.
With Red I try to stay away as much I can from any filters in front of my glass.

 

[Michael Panfeld]

Thanks Shawn. Excellent find. I agree that Tiffen should consider a fractional Tobacco series (1/8, 1/4, 1/2).

I just hope this doesn't devolve into a Tastes Great/Less Filling debate about production vs post filtering.

 

[Shawn Nelson]

Cool samples.
If properly exposed, you would be surprised how much of that look you get but just simply shifting colour temp. in post.
With Red I try to stay away as much I can from any filters in front of my glass.

That would be the 85 and 80 series of filters.

Tobacco is a bit like the 85, but diff. Chocolate is way different, and Antique Suede is affecting other colors and is just flat out its own thing.

 

[Shawn Nelson]

Thanks Shawn. Excellent find. I agree that Tiffen should consider a fractional Tobacco series (1/8, 1/4, 1/2).

I just hope this doesn't devolve into a Tastes Great/Less Filling debate about production vs post filtering.

Agreed.

And Schneider should do Antique Suedes 4 and 5!

 

[Sam Edwards]

Would be more useful if the exposure was compensated. Can't see the highlights without the filter. Chocolate #1 does look pretty nice!
Sam

 

[Brandon J. Garcia]

filters get me excited about shooting.