Schneider Hollywood Black Magic 1/4 in 4 × 5.65″ format for matte box softens bright highlights, suppresses wrinkles and skin imperfections, and gives the image an ‘airbrush’ filmic texture. It combines the properties of Classic Soft and Black Frost filters and retains rich blacks and vivid colors. Strength 1/4 is a subtle strength suitable as a ‘permanent’ look for the whole project.
The filter slots into a 4 × 5.65″ matte box. A popular choice for softening sharp digital images without losing depth in the shadows. For a whole project, one grade is usually chosen for a consistent look.
Ideal for
Why Schneider Hollywood Black Magic 1/4 4 × 5.65″
- Film texture – Gives the image a soft airbrushed character.
- Rich blacks – Maintains shadow depth and vivid colours.
- Skin softening – Suppresses wrinkles and minor imperfections.
- Combined effect – Combines the properties of Classic Soft and Black Frost.
Key specs
| Type | Diffusion (Hollywood Black Magic) |
|---|---|
| Size | 4 × 5,65″ |
| Strength / density | 1/4 |
| Material | optical glass |
Effect and construction
| Effect | softening lights and skin, film texture, deep blacks |
|---|---|
| Construction | combines the characteristics of Classic Soft and Black Frost |
| Mount | for matte box / holder 4 × 5.65″ |
| Available strengths | 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2 |
