Neutral Density and Split Neutral Density Filters Explained

The purpose of neutral density filters is to decrease the amount of light that enters the camera. These filters have different density of filtration (1, 2, 3 stops). When you are looking to buy one, you will ask for either 0.3, 0.6, 0.9 or 2x, 4x, 8x. The technical process that happens when a neural… Continue reading Neutral Density and Split Neutral Density Filters Explained

Center-Spot Filters

Center-Spot filters are a type of special effects filters; they are variations of Diffusion Filters. The center of a center spot filter is usually a hole (It can also be a flat and clear glass). The hole can be round or oval. The surrounding of the hole is a diffuse glass, sometimes colored. As a… Continue reading Center-Spot Filters

Easily Make Your Own Homemade Photography Filters that Work

Yes, I’m serious, this it’s not a joke. You can create homemade photography filters for your camera (either digital or film). And yes, it’s incredible easy. homemade infrared filter: a piece of developed unexposed slide film OR a floppy disk ! homemade blue filter: a piece of exposed developed slide film with methyl blue homemade yellow… Continue reading Easily Make Your Own Homemade Photography Filters that Work