How To Get Cinematic Film Look (BLACK Pro-Mist 1/8 and 1/4 Filter)

[@Sup90210]

For anyone who is interested; when Tiffen created Pro Mist filters they created the different strengths in order to provide a consistent level of filtration across the range of focal lengths because the filtration effect increases as the focal length of the lens becomes more telephoto. A 1/4 pro mist (black or white) will be much stronger on an 85mm lens than it will be on a 25mm lens. A common formula for using Pro Mist filters is 1/2 for 18mm and wider, the 1/4 for 25-35mm and 1/8 for 50mm and above. This principle applies to all diffusion filters. I hope this information is useful.

[@randomness7053]

Wow I didn’t know this. Thanks! Good thing I got the right one haha Weeks ago I bought Tiffen black pro mist 1/4 for my sony 35mm g master lens… I like the effects it gives to my images.

[@anthonyvincent804]

Useful, thanks.

[@tomngo422]

so helpful 🎉

[@maskora1]

Thank you for saying, I didn’t know that

[@Jerome.Du.Quartier]

apsc or full frame, does this matter?

[@usernamehandle]

So I’m only 3min into this video and this is already the best video on the subject. So many other pro mist filter videos have been essentially an ad for a certain brand, or just not exploring their full use or usefulness. This is fantastic and helpful. Thanks!

[@ohroonoko]

Pro-Mist® is a registered trademark for Tiffen’s black diffusion filters, so this is literally an ad for a certain brand.

[@usernamehandle]

@@ohroonoko Yeah I didn't understand that was a ® but still, this video was more helpful than others I watched at the time. And now I have a 1/4 filter (thats honestly way too much if we're being honest!)

[@joenajvar]

Best explanation of Pro Mist filters I've seen so far. Great breakdown with perfect, side by side examples that explain the concept in a way that is easy to understand for someone just starting on this subject. Thank you!

[@prodajemjetra]

If my lens filter size is 52 mm (Front), i need to buy 52mm ND? Or bigger so it can fit onto the lens correctly?

[@firpofutbol]

Here I am trying to buy the sharpest lenses possible only to then add a pro must filter. 😂

[@JRH51005]

Yep thats interesting hahah

[@richiesworld1]

You must be from NZ 🇳🇿🤙🏾

[@TheSaraAnn]

love being your model 🖤

[@BradyBessette]

No one does it better!!!!

[@Samvisualarts]

Are you guys dating? 😍

[@coffeecup2191]

We all love it 🤭

[@TheSaraAnn]

@@coffeecup2191 you're the sweetest

[@AdonileSlushie]

You're so pretty 😳😳😳

[@CaseyHardman]

I've been using an 82mm 1/4 and LOVE it for music videos and short films, but we recently did a maternity photo shoot for my girlfriend with it in a field close to sunset and learned a valuable lesson. lol We lost a TON of details and had to do a lot of reconstruction with her face, so I'm thinking I might grab a 1/8 for outside shoots and when the 1/4 might be too much.

[@twocupsstudio]

for 82 mm 1/4 is too much. 1/8 is fine. wider the lens, the effect is less. so for wide lens you need 1/4 and for 82 mm. you have to step down . this is what i read in one of user comment

[@HerbyFL34]

Hello, if I have a sigma 18 35, which filter should I buy or if I have a super takuma

[@tylerfields2368]

Amazing comparisons between a few scenes and the practicality, I think I'm going with the 1/8 as it adds a light bloom, cinematic soft flare, diminishes harsh highlights, without losing too much detail from the digital perspective, the balance between digital and cinematic film like! 1/8 is it for me!

[@PsychonautTV]

no, seriously, this is the EASIEST, CHEAPEST way to instantly make your footage have that look that most people see all the time but don't actually know how to get it. diffusion is huge in film. great video!!

[@appleshampoo324]

Wish they would make a 1/6th strength :D. 1/8 seems sometimes too subtle and 1/4 often too strong. Guess I'll go with 1/8th. Thanks for making the video, really helpful.

[@BradyBessette]

Haha! Well 1/8 does fantastic trust me

[@zenworldo]

I agree with this comment 100% lol

[@justanotheryoutubeuploader]

stack two 1/8s

[@Blizz4rd]

@@justanotheryoutubeuploader That would be a 1/4 with more flare and less resolution, lol.

[@MayurMahapatraFilms]

Can we use the ND filter along with the pro mist filter?

[@miguelberns]

Hey Brady, after I watched this. I bought the filter without thinking if I need it now or not. Damn, your reviews are sooo good.

[@BradyBessette]

Hey that’s the goal lol

[@BradyBessette]

Thank you

[@NINETY-97-SEVEN]

Is the Tiffen 55mm Black Pro-Mist 1/4 Filter Stackable? Like does it have threading so I can put another filter on it?

[@alexdiaz1492]

3 years ago, he talked about being excited to get to 1k subs now my guy is at 147k (September,2023). Hats off to you my sir👍🏼

[@BK42Cycles]

Excellent video Brady. I guess the 1/8 looks more realistic to me.. very nice

[@BradyBessette]

I think so too! I usually use that!

[@Dan-jg7zl]

Tbh this is essential to make digital photography look good.

[@petersarellas]

This came in clutch man! Appreciate you providing so many real world examples too.

[@BradyBessette]

Thank you so much! Glad it helps

[@AMPATL]

For some reason I always want to listen to the Bee Gees right after watching your videos...

[@BradyBessette]

You know, safe to say that’s a first!!!

[@dcfanforlife533]

Bee Gees are the best!!!

[@josephisaiahcruz4290]

Andy Gibb?

[@Jonessodas2010]

This is why I like my vintage Nikkor AI/AI-s lenses. Sharp enough, but smooth and creamy right in the optics. It's not quite the same effect necessarily, but it really depends on the individual lenses. They all tend to flare more than modern glass. There's SO many classic lenses you can get for so cheap that can be adapted to most cameras these days. Just find the set that gives you the look you want.

[@anthonyvincent804]

Nikkor 🤣

[@jrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr]

I just picked one up for my 35mm SLR and I am really excited to use it for these similar looks. Congratulations on 1000 subscribers....up to 71k only 6 months later!

[@Talchowney]

Best comparison I have seen so far and I have watched everything about this now on KZbin. I have a A7iii with 18-35mm and will be getting the Tiffen 1/4 after this!

[@AaronMello]

I wish I knew about BPM's sooner! I added one to my arsenal (1/4) earlier this year and it never leaves my lens! Recently shot a wedding with one on an old Nikon 50/1.8 and loved the footage. Honestly, I've been shooting stills with it on as well. You're letting the secret out! Ha, great video - perfect comparison at 3:55

[@BradyBessette]

Thank you for this! I love the look of it especially on vintage glass !

[@iwasjustchillin]

That tip about getting the size of your biggest lens and just getting step down ring... saved my ass

[@terrykim148]

Oh man i just started following your channel and just when I was looking into buying a black mist filter your suggestion came up. Your content is so helpful and straight to the point. Appreciate your awesome work :)

[@BradyBessette]

Thank you so much!! Hope you enjoy !

[@itsberiberi]

Thank you so much! I was thinking about getting a fujifilm to get this filmish look, but it’s WAY TOO EXPENSIVE… so this will be a cute starter compromise! This video was great! Now teach us how to colorgrade in that beautiful style of yours 😂

[@KamranJawaid]

Been watching your videos... Really love the way you light. Subscribed.

[@BradyBessette]

Thank you tons!

[@siddeshshelke5842]

I just want to keep watching your videos whole day. Just after watching 3 videos I feel it’s so easy because I always use to be scared of lighting and looks. You made it so easyyyy ❤️❤️❤️

[@BradyBessette]

I’ll try and make them faster!!!!

[@film_freitag]

Awesome comparison! I just wish you had shown which filter and camera setup you used..

[@JRH51005]

I,m sold.. it makes it look so beautiful.

[@SeguraCine]

For anyone who is interested; when Tiffen created Pro Mist filters they created the different strengths in order to provide a consistent level of filtration across the range of focal lengths because the filtration effect increases as the focal length of the lens becomes more telephoto. A 1/4 pro mist (black or white) will be much stronger on an 85mm lens than it will be on a 25mm lens. A common formula for using Pro Mist filters is 1/2 for 18mm and wider, the 1/4 for 25-35mm and 1/8 for 50mm and above. This principle applies to all diffusion filters. I hope this information is useful.

[@ENEERRE]

THIS HAS REALLY HELPED ME ALOTTT THNKXZZZ BRUH | 🙏🏻

[@captaincarl1603]

Will a ProMist work together with a variable ND-filter? I shoot a lot with variable-ND and wide open aperture but I have noticed that the variable-ND unfortunately changes the image characteristics, such as increasing the contrast just slightly. Do you think there may be problems by combining ProMist and variable-ND?

[@tylerfields2368]

Waiting on this reply

[@richarddzisiewski7197]

Recently bought the Promist 1/8 & 1/4 and very rarely take them off. Nice piece...

[@BradyBessette]

They’re so fun aren’t they!

[@richarddzisiewski7197]

@@BradyBessette yeah...love the edge they take off digital footage

[@thephotopro7193]

YOU ARE THE FIRTS KZbinR WHERE I LEAVE MY COMMENT LOVE FROM INDIA...

[@BradyBessette]

YES I AM HONORED THANK YOU

[@aperson22222]

What happens if you stack the 1/8 and the 1/4?

[@simon1290r]

I just wanted this very informative video. Thanks you so much. It's funny that you say nearly at 1000 subs, but now you're at 403k. Congratulations!

[@IceMaN8o4]

almost to 1,000 subscribers, look at you now buddy. 147,000 Massive accomplishment!

[@Slashimi]

Awesome content brotha! Very nice breakdown!

[@BradyBessette]

Thank you kindly!!

[@CHICwithCHAR]

Where do I find the 1/4 black pro mist filter for my iPhone ?

[@colormemike321]

Nice breakdown! Couldn't decide between the 1/8 & 1/4, but thanks to your video I now know that 1/8 is for me 👍🏻

[@BradyBessette]

That’s awesome!! Thanks!!

[@CarolMiranda94]

@@BradyBessette I bought the 1/8 based on this video and honestly, It didn't make any difference, it was like, the same thing without the filter!

[@ahmadaqil301]

@@CarolMiranda94 buy 1/4

[@twocupsstudio]

@@CarolMiranda94 for wide angle 1/8 has less power. for zoom lens, 1/8 has that effect

[@isaakmorin]

Sick, dude! Legit convinced me to get that 1/4th pro mist filter.

[@BradyBessette]

Ahhahaha that’s what it’s all about! Thank you

[@Xavier_Sc]

I didn't know the Nickelback singer has a KZbin video channel. Nice video Chad !

[@BradyBessette]

Thanks dude!!! Next time can you look at this photograph???

[@AndrewRusinas]

@@BradyBessette 🤣🤣🤣

[@VIZIONONE]

Less than 1k subscribers at the time of this video and now at 158k. Solid work my man.

[@Allthingsambient]

really cool! What do you think about adding a pro mist filter to an action camera like the insta 360 ace pro?

[@DzSlowmo]

Name of the background music pls ♥

[@armando.visuals]

I got the 1/8 and learned that it gets stronger as the focal length increases. So if you are shooting between 16-35mm the best one will be 1/4 and if shooting 35mm and over the 1/8 is better cause it gets more intense the higher the focal length is. Unless of course you are going for specifics too. But the 1/4 on 70mm next to light in back light or so was way to strong i thought. Hard to explain i guess but i think its good to own both 1/8 and 1/4. I think the 1/8 is more versatile and is the sweet spot in my opinion

[@GuardUpQuis]

What if I have a 24-70?

[@armando.visuals]

@@GuardUpQuis it depends on strength you need. I think the safe way to start is 1/8. Cause if u zoom in to 70mm i think will work better but all depends the look u are going for the 1/8 for my 24-105 is great. Up to you. Good luck

[@MichaelRemyXD]

What if I shoot 35mm 😅

[@armando.visuals]

@@MichaelRemyXD Id go 1/4 but you can even add more in post if you want to use 1/8 and bump it up a bit

[@astromoosie]

@@armando.visuals My favorite lens that I use for almost everything is G-Master 35mm 1.4.. I went with 1/8 because I was worried that 1/4 might have been too much. Hope I made the right decision.

[@filmvienna1987]

woww but you cant do it in the post production in PR? and u dont need a filter? thx for answering

[@paulbroomfield4082]

Where have you been all my life pro-mists? Love your videos mate! I shoot stills down here in Australia, I'm always battling the sun. Thank you!

[@BradyBessette]

Go get em!! Thank you!

[@HKMUSICWORLDTV]

Great 👏🏾 .Question : i Have the iPhone 13 pro max with the anamorphic Lens 1.33 mk2 what model You Think is the best fit between 1/4 & 1/8 for Music video ?in Miami

[@mrprice7500]

Doing my research and this video put me over the edge. Just bought one.

[@GośćGość-c4e]

Hello what filter can you recommend for a beginner? thankss

[@ScendentStudios]

woah "we are almost to a thousand" you are at 144,000 now haha great job man!

[@BradyBessette]

😢😢🥺🥺

[@Shebshady763]

I have achieved going to the next level on Cinematography thanks to this guy

[@AnthonySodaroTravels]

When I look on Amazon they have different mm sizes, how do ik which one fits my camera?

[@shevyjohn9308]

Which one you recommend for the original bmpcc with a 40mm 2.8 pancake lens ?

[@BradyBessette]

probably 1/8 if any!

[@DUCzillaMonster]

Very clear vid, and i think it works just the same with stills, right?!

[@BradyBessette]

It does!! Thank you so much

[@osnapproductions1962]

Can this be used for IPhone 📱 as well?

[@cristianacosta114]

this was realy helpful , so cool man ur getting better in every video !

[@BradyBessette]

Thank you a ton

[@mohde7958]

oh i noticed it is not pro mist Black version because the black color of her hair is complete changed at 3:09, i guess the black version maintain black better, beautiful video bro

[@filipvolf2414]

Hi, so in video is BLACK pro mist or regular pro mist used? Thank you🙏

[@BradyBessette]

Black! My apologies

[@patelraju5068]

Which filter i buy 1/4 or 1/8 Which best for wedding video

[@BradyBessette]

I suggest 1/8 first, then consider 1/4.

[@CaptCanuck4444]

Good video, thanks. It would be useful to make a follow up video showing the filters being used at night.

[@AbdurashidS]

Is Pro Mist is equipment or just options in software?

[@BradyBessette]

Equipment!!

[@AbdurashidS]

Thanks. I found it. So pity, there is no same filter for mobile

[@kowalskik.1333]

Is the smooth look not just a lack of sharpness and contrast and therefore all doable in post processing in software?

[@nomad0714]

Hey Brady, Thanks for the contents. Subbed. Love the humble and laid back personality!

[@BradyBessette]

Thank you so much and welcome

[@fpdima]

Great info Brady. One question though: What are your thoughts on "stacking" an ND filter over the 1/8 Pro-Mist? I hear mixed opinions on the matter. Thanks.

[@BradyBessette]

I typically do that, experience SOME ghosting in direct light but haven't had extreme issues

[@atwistedlens]

I recently received a black pro mist filter and I'm working on doing a video soon about using one with photography.

[@twocupsstudio]

Because of sunlight and 1/4 filter mix, the effect on water waves is so warm. does colour become saturated and warm with pro-mist? looking for effect on photographs and not videos

[@got2beable]

nice video man and all i was looking for. thanks a lot

[@enriquequiroga2824]

what brand do you suggest? i really want a promist 1/4, 1/8

[@BradyBessette]

Tiffen! I’d start with 1/8 and then 1/4

[@enriquequiroga2824]

Brady Bessette Thanks! i love Tiffen! have a couple of em

[@alexiliakis]

Currently having 2 1/8ths for my lenses and wondering, when I use them both it makes the same as if I use one filter of 1/4???

[@goofytuna6077]

What's the background music you're using? It's very calming I want to use it in my photo reels.

[@mlauflos]

may I know which camera you used by taken this KZbin video?

[@HunterSenftner]

Nice video, but I could not help notice the blooming and halation on your left shoulder that keep fluttering the entire time you are talking.. it does not show up on your right shoulder at all.. How could this be fixed? as its baked into the shot.. Would a flag fix this? also on a camera with a small screen it might be hard to see this while filming and not noticed until post.

[@HiFi-Yeah]

So you’ve got the Black Pro Mist 1/8 on during the talking parts? Any other tips on how you’re getting that softened look and mellow colors? I was searching around for someone who already achieved the general look I’m shooting for, and this is very close! Any tech tips appreciated.

[@JabDFilms]

Would you say black mist and black pro mist the same filter?

[@MrPoetemaudit]

Hi Brady. Quick question: If you don't use a filter for the entire shoot (as you seem to suggest), then wouldn't the film look inconsistent throughout? It would look soft in some parts and noticeably sharper in others.

[@ezrarichardson279]

You could use it for more dreamy parts of a story.

[@MrPoetemaudit]

@@ezrarichardson279 Thank you! Good idea.

[@ezrarichardson279]

@@MrPoetemaudit No problem!

[@ryann45]

Beginner here. All I currently own is an iPhone. I have filmic pro but how can I achieve this look on a phone?

[@hungrycamperfilms]

Can I use promist 1/4 together with variable nd filter?

[@BradyBessette]

Yes you can! I do frequently

[@randomness7053]

Does it works them same when you are shooting with an external lighting? (Not natural light)

[@mikeeljordanswan7798]

Do I have to use this with an ND filter? Or does the promist already add neutral density to the footage?

[@cmduplain]

Pro mists dont have any neutral density, they merely bloom the highlights. Most ND filters that you buy have a thread on the front that you can screw the PM filter in to, or even a second ND if you’d like.

[@mikeeljordanswan7798]

@@cmduplain thanks man I literally figured that out today so I feel dumb for even asking.

[@tasothdevil01]

hi, do you use the "Black Pro-Mist" or regular "Pro-Mist" filters?

[@BradyBessette]

Black! Sorry for that confusion

[@tasothdevil01]

@@BradyBessette thanks!

[@jhondominicaguillonrios8794]

What's the best BPM my lense is sigma 16mm f1.4 14?

[@musicdude1546]

The 1/8 is perfect

[@BradyBessette]

I agree!! Love it

[@osnapproductions1962]

4:17 wow 🤩 what a shot

[@tylrmrtn98]

Definitely copping the 1/8. Thanks for the video fam.

[@albertbernal7434]

What size filter do you get for the canon 50mm ?

[@zakariaabed3593]

I think that you can do this wirhout filter in DaVinci resolve with the glow effect What do you think is it the same ?

[@BradyBessette]

I prefer doing everything in camera first, much easier in my opinion

[@JR-yc4et]

Thanks for the vid. Will you make a comparison video on Tiffen black satin or glimmerglass, please.

[@Syldarko]

Can I use it on my hi8 camcorder ?it says 77mm on the front the lens

[@BradyBessette]

i believe so yes!

[@AllenPenner]

great video man. I was needing help figuring out what strength of BPM to get. This video showed the comparisons without beating around the bush. Thanks man. Keep them coming.

[@BradyBessette]

that's exactly my goal!! thank you

[@Haightfilmproductions]

I am filming a movie with a Canon M50 and a JVC 4K camera. About a killer, I had a swat team (airsoft team) act as a unit breaching a farm house. Any tips?

[@1960ceramic]

Hi Brady. Thanks for the the info and especially the examples. I liked that you had real work examples without people and with people (your girlfriend). I bought the 1/4 filter to start with as i like the halation it produces more than the 1/8, although I can see ways to use the 1/8 as well, which I may purchase at a later date once I get used to using these filters. Take care, and hi from Canada! All the best to you.

[@BradyBessette]

hello in Canada from the US! Thank you so much! ProMist is great ! hope you like it!

[@RaDoSWoT]

Hey Brady, how can I use this filter if I need to put on ND as well?

[@BradyBessette]

yes! put the PM on the lens and ND on top of that

[@RaDoSWoT]

@@BradyBessette Thanks! I didn't know it could work though))

[@kristicifci5389]

Which the strongest one ?

[@BradyBessette]

In this video 1/4!

[@charanprakash2305]

Difference between promist filters & Nd filters??

[@BradyBessette]

Pro must act as diffusion, and ND darken, almost like sunglasses

[@novueaumonde]

Thanks, I impulsively bought both. Think I'll grab a glimmer glass too.

[@BradyBessette]

I love my glimmer glass too!

[@LukaszKlim-ge9xx]

Hi, any comparison to Mement CineBloom 5% and 10% filters? Regards :)

[@thanos1978-]

The best video that I have ever see for those filters. I have one Question. I have a 77mm nd variable filter on my lens. I must buy the same diameter mm(77 to be specific) for the mist pro filter? (because you say that the correct order is: camera lens-pro mist-nd variable ) thanks! Your answer will be very helpful

[@yahiarafik9965]

Your vids are a vibe man, thank you

[@BradyBessette]

My pleasure!

[@ToddWhiteStudios]

If shooting outdoors, I’ll stack the filters...like a variable ND and pro-mist. Do I add VND first then pro-mist?

[@BradyBessette]

Put the pro mist on the lens and then the VND on top of that!

[@ZacharyChang-v8k]

what camera did you use to record this video?

[@BradyBessette]

Bmpcc4k!