The Schneider 4x4" 2mm Red True-Streak Filteris designed to be used perpendicular to a point light source such as the sun, a light bulb, or a candle. Within the filter's glass is a combination of fine line types whose action is limited to point light sources. Upon those light sources, those lines create the effect of a scene or image that has been recorded with an anamorphic lens and then displayed using a complementary reverse projection lens. This can result in prominent, elongated streaks that are symmetric and extend horizontally from each point light source for the purpose of drawing attention to a specific part of the frame, or to create a visually dramatic effect.

If an image or footage is captured with an anamorphic lens for the primary purpose of obtaining a greater aspect ratio than what is possible when only using spherical lenses on a 35mm format, the direct result will appear compressed and distorted. Projecting this compressed and distorted footage or imagery through a reverse anamorphic projection lens allows elements within the scene to be viewed in their correct proportions. A complementary effect of this process after it is completed is the creation of elongated, blue-colored, horizontally symmetrical highlights from point light sources that can extend through the frame.

Many cinematographers and photographers find this effect desirable and the Schneider 4 x 4" 2mm Red True-Streak Filter is intended to allow such highlights to be easily reproduced when using optics that do not have an anamorphic design. This filter renders the streaks it helps to create with a red hue, instead of the blue highlights generated when using traditional anamorphic optics that are not designed to suppress streaking. True-Streak Filters that are formulated to create orange, yellow, green, blue, pink, or violet banding instead of red are also available, as well as Clear True-Streak Filters that can allow existing colors or lack of colors displayed by point light sources to be maintained.

The line types within this filter's glass are placed 2mm apart from each other. True-Streak Filters with spaces of 4mm, 3mm, or 1mm between their lines are also available where this filter type's effect becomes progressively stronger as the spacing between those lines is decreased.

This filter is most effective for pictures where the light source used to generate the streak effect is a highlight with a significant degree of contrast from the rest of the image. It is constructed from water white glass for clarity as well as color fidelity.

Streak Effect from Point Light Source    Anamorphic, Symmetric, Elongated Streaks    Horizontal Streaks from Light Source    Red Color for Streaks    Water White Glass Construction    Padded Pouch

• Creates prominent, elongated streaks that are symmetric and extend horizontally from point light sources within a scene
• Draws attention to a specific part of the frame, or can create a visually dramatic effect
• Allows the effect of anamorphic optics upon highlights to be reproduced when using optics that do not have an anamorphic design
• Creates red-colored streaks
• Constructed from water white glass for optical clarity and color fidelity
• Padded pouch included for storage and transport

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. can you use this filter with the blue snowball?

A: This stand has a 5/8'' thread and should screw into the bottom of the Snowball.

Q: 2. Can we buy extra filter trays for multiple filters?

A: Currently, there are no add-on filter stages available for this matte box. Thus it can only take two 4x4 filters at one time. The trays themselves may be available from the manufacturer though they are not listed.

Q: 3. When would you be able to share all the specs?

A: The current specifications for the Schneider ISCO4all Lens Set can be seen in the link below: https://bit.ly/3Aaokbc

Q: 4. These lenses look like a 1:1 rip off of the dulens apo primes

A: While similar on the outside to the Dulens APO Mini Primes, the Schneider ISCO4all T2.4 3-Lens Kit with 1.5x Anamorphic Adapter (EF Mount) Kit is crafted by Schneider in Germany.

Q: 5. does the 81.5 mm fit an 82mm step up? why 81.5mm?

A: I'd measure the outside diameter of the the step up with something accurate like vernier calipers or a micrometer. I purchased the 90mm push on Cap to fit a Schneider centre ND filter which I measured to be exactly 90mm outside diameter and the cap was a fairly tight fit.

Q: 6. Does it support VLANs?

A: Yes, the Ubiquiti Networks Dream Machine 4x4 MU-MIMO AC1733 Wave-2 Dual-Band Gigabit Access Point has VLAN support.

Q: 7. How are these compared to the Rokinon Xeen?

A: Cine lenses such as the Schneider Xenon and Rokinon Xeen share the attributes that are so needed in prime lens sets for movie production. Principally these are consistent physical size and consistent image quality. Inconsistent size slows down production and inconsistent image quality slows down post-production with a possible affect of the viewing experience. What differentiates the two brands essentially is that the Xeens are good quality while the Xenons are even better. If the budget is limited, go with the Xeens confident that you will get good results. If the budget is more generous, go with the Xenons. What you will get is superb design, build and image quality that you can feel and see. The Xenons will last for years in hard, 18 hour a day movie production.

Q: 8. how is the focus position vary along with wavelength?

A: We would love to assist you with this question, however we do need a bit more information. If you could email this question to provideo@bhphoto.com with some additional information like what camera you'll be using and the application it is for we'll do our best to assist you.

Q: 9. Height Adjustment is possible and if yes how much in cm?

A: Yes, you can adjust the height of the LanParte MB-01 matte box, the adjustment is about 3cm.

Q: 10. If you use this inside a closet would it be enough for a good quality VO recording?

A: If you are inside a closet with towels and blankets on the shelves, and an assortment of clothes hanging up, you will probably not need a reflection filter like this. That recording environment will already stop most of the echo and reflection this is designed to stop. The main job of a reflection filter like the Auray RF-C20 is to absorb and diffuse some of the sound energy from the voice, and also to prevent echoes of that sound from entering the rear of the microphone.