Schneider-Kreuznach Hollywood Black Magic™ soft, strength 1/8, size 4 x 5.65. Combining the best attributes of the Schneider HD Classic Soft and Black Frost, these stunning filters remove unsightly blemishes and wrinkles while providing an airbrushed texture to the image. Available in five strengths from 1/8 to 2, a wide range of diffusion can be selected: from slightly taking off a video edge to removing years off a person's age. Pleasant softening of bright highlights helps control the exposure while maintaining rich blacks and colors.
- Constant smooth halation at all diffusion strengths
- Creates a filmic look by adding a subtle glow to highlights
- Maintains rich blacks and colors.
- Smoothens digital look of high- res images
Facts Hollywood Black Magic
- Available in standard video and cinematography sizes, these filters are also available in screw on sizes for professional DSLR photography. This filter is available in strengths of 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1, and 2. These strengths achieve a subtle to a heavy effect. Schneider Cinefilter Hollywood Black Magic is a specialized filter designed for cinematography and videography purposes.
- It is used to create a unique cinematic look by adding a subtle diffusion and glow to the image.
- The filter is named after the "Hollywood Black Magic" effect, which was traditionally achieved through a combination of different techniques in post-production.
- The Schneider Cinefilter Hollywood Black Magic offers a convenient and efficient way to achieve this effect directly in-camera.
- It helps to soften skin imperfections and reduce the harshness of digital images, giving a more filmic and pleasing appearance.
- The filter utilizes a combination of diffusion and contrast manipulation to create the desired effect.
- It is available in various strengths, allowing cinematographers and filmmakers to choose the level of diffusion and glow they desire for their shots.
- The filter is compatible with a wide range of camera systems and lens types, making it versatile and adaptable for different production setups.
- Schneider Cinefilter Hollywood Black Magic is often used in narrative filmmaking, commercials, music videos, and other professional video productions where a stylized, cinematic look is desired.
- It is a popular choice among cinematographers who want to add a touch of vintage or classic Hollywood aesthetic to their visuals.
The Schneider Group specializes in developing and producing high-Performance lenses for film and photo, cinema projection lenses, as well as industrial optics and precision mechanics. 1913 founded in Bad Kreuznach, Germany, as a mechanical shop for optical lenses, Jos. Schneider Optische Werke GmbH is today a worldwide market leader in high-quality lenses and precision engineering.