Tiffen Glimmerglass 1 in 4 × 5.65″ for matte box creates a soft halo around practical lights and reflections while keeping the apparent sharpness. Slightly reduces contrast and mutes bright colors, especially in shadows. Strength 1 is a pronounced level for a clearly stylized image.
The filter slots into a 4 × 5.65″ matte box. Halation stays controlled even at higher densities, so Glimmerglass suits detail and beauty shots. The filter sparkles when viewed from the front, which actors and models often find flattering.
Ideal for
Why TIFFEN Glimmerglass 1 4 × 5.65″
- Controlled halation – Soft glow around lights and reflections without blurring the image.
- Retained sharpness – The apparent sharpness of the image is preserved.
- Softer contrast – Slightly reduces contrast and mutes vivid colors.
- ColorCore construction – The substrate is laminated between two optical glass pieces.
Key specs
| Type | Diffusion (Glimmerglass) |
|---|---|
| Size | 4 × 5,65″ |
| Strength / density | 1 |
| Material | optical glass (ColorCore laminate) |
Effect and construction
| Effect | soft halation around practicals and reflections, slightly lower contrast |
|---|---|
| Construction | ColorCore – substrate laminated between two optical glasses |
| Mount | for matte box / holder 4 × 5.65″ |
| Available strengths | 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2 (3 at some rental houses) |
