Pro Mist, Black Mist, Cinebloom - WHAT IS A DIFFUSION FILTER?!

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‪@kfconcept‬ recently sent me a Nano-X 1/4 Black Pro Mist filter to test out, and I often hear people asking "what is a pro mist filter?!" In this video, I touch on what it is, what it does, when it's useful, and my thoughts on the K&F Concept diffusion filter.
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[@derekgeryol3729]

I love the way you explained this - one of the most helpful and casual, and straight up honest explanations I've seen! Subbed and looking forward to more videos!

[@AnthonyToglife]

Thank you Derek! I appreciate you being here.

[@victorcarmelo8606]

Reminds me of the old days when we used nylon stocking over the front of lens, also star filters give a similar effect plus star ray on high light sources. Nice video thanks for sharing.

[@510visualz]

I love the look these filters give. I have to admit tho... ever since I started using Dehancer I would rather do it in post. That way I can control the amount no matter what or even if I just forgot my filter I can add it in later! Nice work on this video bro!

[@AnthonyToglife]

I don’t disagree with you at all @510visualz, but the thing stopping me from doing that - my heavy a$$ 5D4 files. Anytime I apply Dehancer and export, I’m not exaggerating when I say it quadruples the export time, at a minimum, and that’s if my video is a pretty basic talking head like this one. Literally the only time my M1 fans really spin up is when I use Dehancer in Premiere. Now, we’ll save that argument for another day. 😉😂

[@510visualz]

@@AnthonyToglife That is very interesting! I don't think I noticed that when I use it in FCP. But you right about that being a discussion for another day lol #TimeToSwitch lol

[@Kovalser]

Just bought a Mirage matte box and researching filters. This video was so helpful… subscribed

[@AnthonyToglife]

@@Kovalser happy to hear this! Please let me know which filters you end up going with!

[@Kovalser]

@ started off with the VND (bought the kit) plus CPL and 1/8 black mist… using this with my rigged Sony A6700 + 18-110mm PZ (for video).

[@DavidGlasford]

Thank you for this info. It seems to me that just about everyone is using these filters nowadays. The K&F one seems to be reasonably priced so I may have to check it out and if I hate it I'm not out too much money.

[@AnthonyToglife]

I've been using my K&F VND's for a good two years now, I've never had any issues. I think you'll be good to go with their filters provided you get the higher end ones. I can't speak for their lower tier filters.

[@HalcyonMode]

I really had no idea how much of a difference this made untill I saw your comparison at bout 2:16. Hitting up Urth for a 62mm before your video even finishes.

[@AnthonyToglife]

Yeah, it absolutely makes a difference, lol.

[@Narsuitus]

I use Tiffen Black Pro Mist #1 and #3 filters to smooth the skin of older women.

[@AnthonyToglife]

Definitely a solid use case @Narsuitus!

[@prettylilmzgrace]

Hey question is there a filter that can smooth skin ?

[@AnthonyToglife]

Ummm, a black mist filter sorta does that, but a filter that specifically smooths skin, not really. Anything that would “smooth” skin would smooth the entire image.

[@SJSquarePhotos]

man, i never seen you run out of words lol. I'm all for these filters! nice video and explanation!

[@AnthonyToglife]

Hahaha, aye man, it happens sometimes 😂

[@TheSunnySuttons]

I shoot flash through a double diffused softbox for portraits and I sometimes have issues controlling the high lights so I feel this is a great solution, thanks.

[@AnthonyToglife]

Definitely worth a try @YogaLifeEtc! It will smooth the highlight transitions, but it won’t rid the hotspots. It’ll just smooth them a bit, which could be exactly what you’re looking for.

[@TheSunnySuttons]

@@AnthonyToglife I am currently using a K&F CPL filter to control the hotspots for my portraits which works well but I am wondering if a black mist 1/4 might give better results or could even both together?

[@AnthonyToglife]

@@TheSunnySuttons well, a CPL reduces reflections, a black mist softens the intensity of highlights, so together they could work really well. I would put the CPL on the outside of the stack.

[@CH-vm6cq]

your filming lighting in amazing. can you do a tutorial on how you set it up?

[@AnthonyToglife]

I can, yes. I've actually been playing around with different lighting as of late just to gain some experience in more cinematic/film lighting, so I definitely can do a video on this particular setup.

[@ks_portraits]

I've always been close to pulling the trigger on some of these for my lenses. One day I'm actually going to do it lol

[@AnthonyToglife]

It’s a look worth having in your toolkit, honestly @ks_portraits. I use it for all my YT vids but I don’t always use it for client work. I like having options and although you can obtain a similar look in post, there’s nothing like getting a look organically in cam.

[@TheSunnySuttons]

Go for it but if you have multiple lenses with different size threads then choose the biggest one and use step down rings like @AnthonyTogLife does.

[@LiquidLensPhotography]

Great video, Fam. Appreciate the information.

[@AnthonyToglife]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏾

[@J.morent]

Proud of you bro, keep it up

[@AnthonyToglife]

💪🏾🙏🏾

[@VishwasRavindran92]

Oh ! Thank you man! I got totally confused with all the different names and turned out to be same thing.

[@AnthonyToglife]

Definitely the same thing @VishwasRavindran92, just marketing differences.

[@dp2919]

dope video brother, i am definitely going to look at getting one these filters.

[@AnthonyToglife]

@dp2919 do it bruh, they're definitely a good tool to have in the kit for a dynamic look. I just used it on a sunset shoot the other day, I loved the way it bloomed the natural highlights from the sun.

[@Cphoto1954]

EXCELLENT info! Am I correct that you used the 1/4 Mist Filter on this video?

[@AnthonyToglife]

That is correct.

[@jonathanniakale4226]

Bro is majestic. Great video btw!

[@AnthonyToglife]

Hahaha, thank you @jonathanniakale4226.

[@ThomasFilbert]

Thanks for all the good info!

[@AnthonyToglife]

You are most welcome @ThomasFilbert!

[@RonnelCuison]

Looks good

[@AnthonyToglife]

Thank you! 🙏🏾

[@agnethaladuff8559]

Cool filter!

[@AnthonyToglife]

Thank you Agnetha! 🙏🏾

[@iamfraserk]

I use one once in a while. Love using them at night.

[@AnthonyToglife]

Big facts @iamfraserk!

[@OmniMediaLtd]

good ahh video brother 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@AnthonyToglife]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏾

[@anthonypc-248]

Can we use a black mist filter on white mist people?

[@AnthonyToglife]

Haaaaa, that's funny.

[@yohannes7410]

i compare every step mist, when you make lens 10-35mm make 1/2 35-85mm make 1/4 85-135mm make 1/8 135-super tele you dont have this filter becouse a flare was blooming

[@AnthonyToglife]

I don’t understand what you’re saying here…

[@yohannes7410]

@@AnthonyToglife there are several lens characteristics with the right mist filter match so that it doesn't over bloom,

[@AnthonyToglife]

@@yohannes7410 got cha.

[@Amit.Shrestha]

Please upload a video of making music video

[@AnthonyToglife]

Huh?

[@donkey3081]

Get ta kenko no5 it's much better

[@AnthonyToglife]

Huh?

[@michamilka]

Too much talking man, not enough examples. You could just talk over a video while showing some work and real life examples otherwise it's useless just filming yourself waffling.

[@AnthonyToglife]

Or I could make my videos however I want and you can just not watch. Win, win. 😁

[@michamilka]

@@AnthonyToglife Well yes, thanks for stating the obvious, took wasting 10 mins of life trying to find relevant information in the video. Unfortunately you have to watch the video first to realise that.

[@AnthonyToglife]

@@michamilka that’s how life goes. I think you’ll be fine.

[@MontBlancGuides]

@@AnthonyToglife I don't understand why people feel the need to leave this sort of unpleasant comment. Well done for your restrained replies (and btw I thought the video was really informative!).

[@isura.m]

Yapfest

[@AnthonyToglife]

That was my goal, I’m happy to have succeeded! 🙏🏾

[@veephotography0610]

Yeah buddy, dope video bro. i am looking into getting of these filters now.

[@AnthonyToglife]

@veephohtography0610 do it bruh, they're definitely a good tool to have in the kit for a dynamic look. I just used it on a sunset shoot the other day, I loved the way it bloomed the natural highlights from the sun.