The Schneider 77mm Pink 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 77mm Self-Rotating 2mm Pink 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 pink 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, blue, or violet banding instead of pink 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, and features a brass filter ring that can be rotated in order to adjust the overall orientation of the streak effect.

Streak Effect from Point Light Source    Anamorphic, Symmetric, Elongated Streaks    Horizontal Streaks from Light Source    Pink Color for Streaks    Water White Glass Construction    Rotatable, Brass Filter Ring    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 pink-colored streaks
• Constructed from water white glass for optical clarity and color fidelity
• Brass filter ring helps to prevent jamming, provides additional strength, and can be rotated in order to adjust the overall orientation of the streak effect
• Padded pouch included for storage and transport

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Hi,Will this fit correctly with the OConnor C1243-1117 Bellows Ring?Thanks,Fernando

A: Yes, this will fit the OConnor C1243-1117 Bellows Ring.

Q: 2. Can you confirm the threading on this filter?Is it 138mm diameter with 1mm pitch?How deep is the overall thread?What is the overall thickness of the filter? (or more importantly the thickness excluding the rear thread)Unfortunately the manufacturer lists very minimal information on their website and I can't find any detailed pictures to deduce the important dimensions from.

A: It is a 138 mm diameter but there are no threads on this filter. I use it in the rear dounut of a matte box.

Q: 3. Does the clear filter take color from whatever the light source is? i.e. if the source is orange, will the steak be orange? Then if the source is blue, will the streak be blue?

A: The color of the light source will be the color of the streak.

Q: 4. Will this work with the Bright Tangerine Misfit Atom Pola+ Matte Box?

A: Yes it will.

Q: 5. Does this filter rotate once it's mounted like the True-Streak filters do?

A: This filter does not rotate once mounted.

Q: 6. Will this filter work with RotaPola Rota-Tray 4x5.65" ?

A: No, it is not compatible.

Q: 7. does this filter fit to Bright Tangerine misfit atom mattebox?

A: Yes Bright Tangerine Misfit Atom Clamp-On Matte Box with Anti Reflective Tilt Bracket and 15mm LWS Rod Clamp is compatible with Schneider 4 x 5.65" Linear True-Pol Polarizing Filter

Q: 8. Is this filter actually 100 X 100 (listed in specs), or is it the standard 101.6 x 101.6?

A: The filter is 101.6 x 101.6

Q: 9. Looks promising, but there's no description of what this filter does. Could you explain its purpose?

A: This Schneider 77mm True Streak Confetti filter helps create bursts of colors around the light source. A combination factor of the focal length of the lens and the brightness of the light source will determine the effect of this filter. Its best use would be for colorful light setups like concert stages or music videos.

Q: 10. Will this fit a Xeen 24mm Cine Lens?

A: No, the Schneider 4.5" Mounted True-Pol Linear Polarizer Filter is made for Third-Party or Custom Holders.