Add an eye-catching effect to the light sources in your image with the ice 5 x 5" Fireburst Cine Anamorphic Streak Filter from Formatt Hitech. This filter is made of glass with monofilament fibers that diffract light as it passes through them. Due to this diffraction, it causes point light sources such as streetlamps or candles to exhibit two parallel lines that flare out from the center, imitating the effect commonly seen with anamorphic lenses. Additionally, the filter is designed to add an ice tint to the streaks while still allowing ambient light to shine through for a mixed effect.
The closer the monofilament fibers are bunched together, the brighter and longer the created lines are; this specific model has them spaced 3mm from one another for a moderate effect. You can also intensify the look of the streaks by bringing the point of light closer to the camera, zooming in, or using brighter sources. The filter comes in a plastic clamshell case that can be used for storage.
- Glass filter with monofilament fibers for producing anamorphic streaks with a slight ice tint to them
- 3mm spacing between fibers for a moderate effect
- Ideal sources for this effect are points of bright light, such as street lights, candles, or even the sun
- Plastic clamshell case included for simplified storage