The Schneider 6.6x6.6" 1mm Blue 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 6.6 x 6.6" 1mm Blue 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 blue hue, which further emulates the character of highlights generated when using traditional anamorphic optics that are not designed to suppress colored streaking. True-Streak Filters that are formulated to create red, orange, yellow, green, pink, or violet banding instead of blue 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 1mm apart from each other. True-Streak Filters with spaces of 4mm, 3mm, or 2mm 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    Blue 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 blue-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. does this work for windows 10?

A: Yes, it works on Windows 10. However, you do need to download and install the drivers from the Blue Yeti web site before it will work. Both the download and install are quick and easy.

Q: 2. What is the Signal to noise ratio?

A: The manufacturer has not provided a specification for the signal-to-noise ratio for the microphone, but they have provided the signal-to-noise ratio for the mic's built-in headphone amplifier which is listed as 114 dB. Here is a link to the complete manufacturer's product details for the Blue Yeti Pro (scroll down towards the bottom of the page to view the full list of specs): https://www.bluemic.com/en-us/products/yeti-pro/

Q: 3. Will the Yeti Pro work with the dbx 286S, in XLR mode??

A: The Yeti Pro and DBX 286s will work together in XLR mode.

Q: 4. Hi! Could you please tell me what the diameter of the front and rear elements of this lens are? Close approximations are fine! Thank you!

A: This is not a published specificatiopn. Please contact the manufacturer directly please: Schneider: Tel: 800-228-1254 Email jsioringas@centuryoptics.com

Q: 5. how can i connect a usb yeti to an evo4 xlr jack?

A: The Blue Yeti is a USB mic, so it has an audio interface built in to it already.and can not be adapted to connect to an audio interface, such as the Audient EVO4. I would recommend choosing a microphone with an XLR connection to pair with the audio interface, such as the AKG Project Studio P420 Multi-Pattern Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone, BH #AKP420B. Also, you can simply connect the Blue Yeti directly into your computer.

Q: 6. Will this microphone work with a Zoom H4n?

A: Yes it will. Connect via the included XLR cable.

Q: 7. Can this product be used in a hybrid zoom call when five people sit at the same table with their own Yeti mike?

A: Yes, you can connect multiple Blue Yeti USB Microphones to one computer by using a powered USB hub and then connecting the USB hub to the computer. Each microphone should be set to operate in the cardioid mode, which will calibrate the mic's pickup pattern to pick up audio only from the person who is seated in front of that particular microphone.

Q: 8. Will this Blue Yeti Pro microphone work with iPhone 6, and iPad Air if I add a USB Lighting cable?

A: It seems some users are able to use the Blue Yeti with iOS devices when using a powered USB hub, however Blue does not officially support use with iPhone, iPad or similar portable devices.

Q: 9. What is the diameter of the mic itself?

A: The mic itself is about 3 inches, but if you take into account volume and gain controls, then plan of 4 inches for packing. The base is about 4-3/4 inches

Q: 10. Will this connect to MacBook Pro USB-C via this adapter? https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1128928-REG/apple_mj1m2am_a_usb_c_to_usb_adapter.html

A: Yes the Apple adapter will allow you to use a USB-A device with a USB-C machine.