The Tiffen 138mm Hollywood Star 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 surface is a combination of fine, etched line types. Those lines help to create a starburst effect with 14 asymmetric primary diffraction spikes that extend from the light source and are arranged in a pattern which approximates a cross.

This filter is most effective for pictures where the light source used to generate the starburst effect is a highlight with a significant degree of contrast from the rest of the image. It is constructed from optical glass for clarity as well as color fidelity, and features an aluminum-alloy filter ring without front or rear threads for use in third-party or custom filter holders for film and television cameras.

Mounted Starburst Effect Filter    For Third-Party or Custom Holders    Starburst Effect from Point Light Source    Cross-Shaped Starbursts    Asymmetric Diffraction Spike Starbursts    14 Primary Diffraction Spikes    Spikes Extend From Light Source    Optical Glass Construction    138mm Filter Ring, Mount    Padded Pouch

Creates a starburst effect from point light sources within an image

Starburst effect features 14 asymmetric primary diffraction spikes which extend from the light source

Diffraction spikes are arranged in a pattern which approximates a cross

Aluminum-alloy filter ring for durability while remaining lightweight

Mounted without front or rear threads for use in third-party or custom filter holders for film and television cameras

Padded pouch for storage and transport

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. will this reduce moire in video of fabric?

A: I don't believe it will reduce it, just soften the effect.

Q: 2. To figure out the size of the push-on lens cap - what is the OD of the filter?

A: any filter size plus 3mm

Q: 3. How much weight will a grip arm support ?

A: It depends on the orientation of the arm and clamps. It is a solid steel rod. In many cases it will exceed the load limit of a stand.

Q: 4. Does it have a front accessory place? Can I put another screw on filter on top of it?

A: Yes, Schneider 82mm Hollywood Black Magic 1/4 Filter has 82mm front accessory threads. You can attach another filter on top or the lens cap.

Q: 5. What diameter square tubing is used on the 430127 Junior Adjustable Offset Arm?

A: The outside size 1.5" the inside is 1 1/8 "

Q: 6. Is there a front thread - can this be stacked with another filter? If so, what’s the thread size?

A: This does not have a front thread for stacking.

Q: 7. Anyone have issues with reflections? I just purchased and when filming light I'm getting reflections on the glass. Any tips on not getting that?

A: In my former career, I was a motion picture camera assistant. As such, part of my job before each take was to make sure there were no reflections or hot spots of light hitting the front lens element or the filters. I would use a matte box with top and side flaps to get rid of most of the problems. The rule of thumb was if I was using a longer lens, I could take care of it with the matte box and flaps. However, if using a very wide lens, a matte box and flaps are no good because if you set the flaps to get rid of the flare or hot spot, they are visible in the frame. When that happened, I would ask one of the grips to set a flag at the source of the flare, be it a movie light or the sun. If it was a moving shot, the grip would have to "fly" the flag to make sure the light did not hit the lens. Now, what can a regular guy do without a grip department? Use a sunshade or matte box or a french flag. You might be able to move the offending light or the camera enough to get rid of the flare. Just know if you cannot stop the extraneous light from hitting the front end of the lens, it will be in the image to some degree.

Q: 8. Will this filter screw into a 67-82mm step up ring and can another filter be stacked/screwed into the 82mm Schneider...?

A: Yes this will screw into 67-82 step up ring and it does have front thread

Q: 9. Are the copywrite character overlapping with the letter ‘c’

A: No it does not look like the lettering overlaps with the copywrite character at all.

Q: 10. Hi there. What is the maximium diameter pipe it can accept?

A: The Matthews Hollywood Corner - Set of 4 BH #MAHWC is designed for 1" square tubing.