The Schneider 5.65" 3mm Orange 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 5.65" 3mm Orange 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 an orange 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 red, yellow, green, blue, pink, or violet banding instead of orange 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 3mm apart from each other. True-Streak Filters with spaces of 4mm, 2mm, 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    Orange 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 orange-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. what is the filter thickness that fits in filter tray?

A: This system comes with two filter holders for 4 x 5.65" filters, which have a standard size for thickness. It should work with any 4 x 5.65" filter you have.

Q: 2. 2 stage r 3 stage matte box

A: The Tilta 4 x 5.65 Carbon Fiber Matte Box B&H # TIMBT04 is a two stage matte box.

Q: 3. Will it fit into a Bright Tangerine Misfit mattebox ?

A: Yes, I have used it in my Mistfit for the past couple of years no problem.

Q: 4. What is the rear opening mm size of the matte box?

A: The largest size lens this matte box can work with is 134mm. It included 80, 90, 114 and 134mm lens adapters.

Q: 5. What is the best enlarger lens to print 35mm negatives on a Beseler 4x5 enlarger?

A: A 50mm Schneider or Rodenstock lens would be most useful.

Q: 6. Is this compatible with a Wooden Camera UMB-1?

A: Yes. The following unit will adapt to the wooden camera UMB-1. Please be mindful that the filter holder will not work with both Redrock micro and Tilta matte boxes.

Q: 7. Will, it fits with Tilta Advance Rig Cage for BMPCC? https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1490895-REG/tilta_ta_t01_a_g_tactical_assault_armor_camera.html

A: In order to mount the Tilta 4 x 5.65" Carbon Fiber Matte Box to the Tilta BMPCC 4K/6K Advanced Module, you will need to use 19mm to 15mm rod adapters. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/products/rod-adapters/ci/26738/N/3837353669?filters=fct_rod-adapter-type_4970%3Arod-sleeve-adapters

Q: 8. Does this fit into Arri LMB Mattboxes ?

A: Yes it fit into LMB5 -LMB25

Q: 9. Does this work with a 138mm Pola filter that does not have gears on it?

A: The Revar Cine Rota-Pola Tray for 4 x 5.65" Matte Boxes is compatible with 138mm circular polarizing filters that do not have gears on them.

Q: 10. Will this tray fit a tiffen pola with 6mm thickness?

A: No, it cannot take a filter that is as thick as it is. The Rota-Pola will take a unmounted 138mm filter with the dimensions of 5.236 (132.994mm)+/-0.010 diameter and 0.135(3.42900mm )+/- 0.005 thickness.